Re: CP repairs leave balustrade with a big bump

Thanks for your response.

The glass panels were installed by the builder at the time the original building was converted to strata (so neither I nor the OC).

To explain: the terrace is spilt level, with the upper level being about 300 mm higher than the lower level. The surrounding parapet is a constant height, so the glass panels were installed to 2 sides of the terrace on the upper level where the parapet height was insufficient to comply with regulations. 

Remediation work is currently being carried out; to ensure integrity of the waterproof membrane, the floor level of the upper terrace must be elevated by about 150 mm over a small area. At this point, the barrier height is less than 1 metre from the floor level. The suggested solution is to replace the single glass panel at this point with one that is 150 mm higher. There are presently 4 glass panels along this section, so this would leave me with a balcony edge with one panel jutting up over the rest (obviously not a good aesthetic solution from my POV).

I have been told that I can pay to have the other 3 panels replaced if I want a straight edge to my terrace wall. This is about 2K. However, I feel this may be a strata responsibility, to ensure that necessary remediation of OC property does not adversely affect the value of my lot.

I would value an informed opinion here…whether I should suck it up or pursue my rights (if I have any). 

Many thanks.