Building Standards; Getting It Right!
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Slim line water tank and strange pipes
Thank you for the generous offer. I need to get the plumber out to give me an explanation.
As mentioned I haven't seen any rain water discharge from pipes 1& 3. It… Mox80 replied 15 January ago Mox80Jan 15, 2024 9:35 pm Roof Downpipe connections to drainageIt's all good. You can get both wye piece and the coupling with or without thread. The cost difference is negligible and means the plumber only has to carry the single… Ardo replied 22 September 2023 ago ArdoSep 22, 2023 10:19 am PulseMar 10, 2023 1:57 pm Frame sitting off slab
Good points that logically cannot be argued against but the BCA was changed a couple of years ago to delete manufacturer's recommendations. Not sure whether the very good… SaveH2O replied 20 December 2022 ago Water sitting against concrete slab
Download the AS2870 which clearly states water ca nkt pond ne t a slab, ground must be sloldd away from slab 50mm over 1 metre around your slab. Water and waffle slabs… Hi guys, just wondering if this is what normal brickwork looks like? I'm on H2 soil and think this looks a bit… NCC Volume 2 Rule 3.1.2.3
I Think what you are proposing is better than the standards as long as the plumbing is done by a professional and can cope with a heavy downfall. Just sloping the… Uponor Logic Plumbing SystemI remember a few years back they did try launching in Australia, must've not gone too well. They made a bunch of YouTube videos. Pic 1 shows the current floor plan. Wanting to add an ensuite and change the kitchen layout. House is full brick so trying to minimise the amount of walls being… hassMar 25, 2022 11:23 pm Very noisy steel frame house
I recently built a double storey steel frame house, and having exactly same issues. Like in the morning when anyone walks on the floors upstairs that haven’t been… GaudiMay 09, 2021 5:19 am Tiling our concrete slab - waterproofingIt may require waterproofing if it doesn't have a vapour barrier beneath. If you can't check or are unsure, then definitely waterproof it. If it's a newer slab, it will… moudzj replied 21 January 2021 ago Drop edge beam vs retaining wallThank you so much for this post. very useful and helpful for me. I know it is quite an old post but After reading this I find that I am going through exactly same scenario… The only way to apply the standard in this case would be to measure the distance to the opposing wall (that runs parallel) and check to see if it is out of… Do plumbers really do this?No plumbers should not do this. It looks like the plumber was missing a rubber seal and improvised with grey duct tape. Creaking subfloor squeakshandymanny
At a glance the joist beams have deflected, possibly undersized ? so refer back to the engineering drawings
Unfortunately no easy fix as they may need to be… Good luck with it all. You are well armed and I hope that rectification doesn't cause too much disruption.
There were posts on another thread on H1 not long ago where a… Sorry that was a typo. It’s almost a year and a half since installation. The problems started within a year of it being installed. Just having issues with the… Hi Dunstar Welcome to the forum
Here in WA Floor ratios exclude, Decks, Balconies, basements,lifts, Roof top terraces,etc, Though overlooking and height restrictions maybe… Tim65Jun 27, 2019 9:50 pm Bricklayer or EngineerFrom my experience the footing may not be a 100% in that corner.If you dig up the corner and see if the footing extends out to form a proper rebate for the… insider replied 25 January 2019 ago window sill crack
Thanks Chippy, yes I was referring to the side of the window, the reveal. Apology I got the terminology mixed up. volmix replied 22 January 2019 ago Tolerance for the footingsThere is no saving, just shortcut for the lazy concreter, there is no excuse for not following approved drawings and poor workmanship. Tim65Oct 10, 2018 5:56 am Minimum height for garage opening. I had a look through the BCA and didn't find anything other than 2100mm in clause 3.8.2.2(d), as you've already found.
I'd suggest that you ask whoever is telling you… iTool replied 28 August 2018 ago iToolAug 28, 2018 10:08 pm 60mm Overhang On Bricks?
I know they destroyed my house had to have my bricks all pulled down on back wall and side walls mines a mess side wall is warped they had to remove all the red bricks… Dark colour around concrete crackThat's just water that's stuck in the cracks coming up the concrete. It is normal. You can see the same darker patches around the grate and the corners.You have the… redfox replied 21 May 2018 ago Need help with the building standardAsk the builders electrician or get a private building inspector in to ask questions to.
4,5,1 and watermark. Ive found some BCA references online on this but if an… Gaudi replied 27 March 2018 ago GaudiMar 27, 2018 7:42 pm Update. The more ventilation the better. We have a massive subfloor cavity. Discussed options with landscaper and will build deck over entry and in front of window.
Deck Landing AreaHave you asked your local council-
Town planning or the building/engineering department that issue building permits for your region would be best to advise you as their… Mars5 replied 11 January 2018 ago Mars5Jan 11, 2018 5:06 pm Paint comming off ceilingVolmix
The fixings nails/screws have popped and judging by the number of pops
I would say there was an issue there originally and they tried fixing it unsuccessfully
At a… Balcony railing height requirements
Thanks I have requested it be replaced with a higher balustrade. They have finally agreed. The bricks are 220mm high from the ground so I was not happy about it.
Termite Shields (Ant Capping)Sashley,
If you're still in need of the advice, when ant capping is used as the sole deterrent to termite attack, the caps must protrude 100 mm past the edges of the… Our land has been cut into.. Standard?Thanks so much for everyones replies ill have a photo up this week in relation to the response from the builder and work completed. Speaking with a builder friend been… Void former placed over Pier!!@manofaus Flexible Floor coverings ie Timber & Carpets mask/hides cracks
Firstly you need to check slab level heights around the cracking (hogging or sagging) in the… Moving Meter Box - Considerations?If the breakers are in the meter box then every single wire in the house ends up there. No chance of moving it after the build unless you want to rewire the house again.… Berek replied 17 May 2017 ago BerekMay 17, 2017 9:24 pm
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