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Downpipe Compliance - general discussion
I have never seen one stated but the National Construction Code (NCC) defines "drainage" to mean "any sanitary drainage, liquid trade waste drainage or stormwater drainage… When my house was built (over 7 years ago), the post brackets were done to allow for concrete porch, but they didn’t allow for the planned stone paving.
I’m finally… Fence boundary - New LotHi everyone,
My lot has just been titled and during the settlement we found that the rear pegs were not visible.
We requested for a re-establishment and pegging plan… MelBrSep 19, 2022 12:03 pm DPC and weep hole heightOK - great to hear that weep holes are a big issue (except when it's your own problem) because we have a problem as well. We have a sunken lounge room on a concrte slab… Framing ClarificationI can't see your photos but with prefabricated frames if a mistake has been made the frame can be bigger than the slab and the guys erecting the frame won't alter the… Driveway DrainageDoes anyone know if there are any provisions under the National Construction Code (or any Australian Standards) that covers the drainage for driveways?
This question is… MelBr started a topic 19 November 2021 ago MelBrNov 19, 2021 5:54 pm Brick mortar defect
I got the same issue in my house and bricklyer blaming acid wash and i belive its bricklyer poverwork How long do tiles last?tiling - our house is 20 odd years old.
the original tiles were laid by a champ - very2x good
then we decided to renovate - the new tiler though - drummy tiles… caru replied 29 June 2021 ago caruJun 29, 2021 10:17 am Water pooling against raft slabMelbourne has definitely turned on the weather and after consistent rain all day yesterday, last night I noticed quite a lot of water pooling against the south-facing wall… iamjase started a topic 10 June 2021 ago Freestanding pergola DIYHey OwenZhang90
The internet is a wash with fake Renderings and pergolas ( Search the Image) here
The problem becomes without certified engineering details
3D Images… Metal Roof NoiseI’m an architect. These steps are for an ordinary metal roof on battens, not an insulated roof panel. I’ve installed the panels on my granny flat and the noise of rain… Extension slab at ground levelI am planning a 10m2 ensuite extension to a brick veneer house with existing timber framed floor. However the area of extension has been built up level with the existing… rbalse started a topic 27 September 2020 ago Ben WSep 03, 2020 6:51 pm Protecting your Slab
Engage a licenced structural landscaper and possibly a plumber first, work out all the finished levels that you will need for the concretor and then pour away. As long as… Rain head overflow question Yes
Thank you so much for that information again Save H20. I am trying to read to learn more about rainhead compliance, accessing AS/NZS 3500.3 this week.
Re:… Gaudi replied 20 April 2020 ago GaudiApr 20, 2020 6:57 am GaudiFeb 25, 2020 8:33 pm Roof capping joins
After some recent posts and my first visible leak with rains today I’ve looked more closely at my roof capping at the front of my home.
Does anyone know what would… Gaudi started a topic 25 February 2020 ago GaudiFeb 25, 2020 8:12 pm Look for quality Building ConsultantsSome of the so called experts that I came up against over the years in court are just guns for hire, they will right anything as a defect or not a defect.
Edge beam on rolled fill?
Yes this is in AS2870-2011 6.4.2 to be compacted with repeated rolling of an excavator or similar and in 150mm layers if not sand Plumbing query / standard
Yes it will cause slab heave,that is not good enough. Looks like you are in Rockbank,Melton or Cobblebank? insider replied 20 November 2018 ago Brick work VBA standard?no you tell them to fix it they went against plan they have to follow engineers plans your paying them there not paying you speak to someone from VBA or council they will… Surveyors role
Thanks StructuralBIMGuy - your feedback is very much appreciated regarding this. Will post once my I show it to my inspector on PCI day. pEast replied 12 September 2018 ago pEastSep 12, 2018 8:35 am Garage skirting - standards?My skirting is raised off the garage floor a little. Had never considered it might be raised for a reason. I have thought about caulking between skirting and slab, as the… Gaudi replied 30 August 2018 ago GaudiAug 30, 2018 8:49 pm So your advising to get a building surveyor as all my bricks are chipped and different colours and not the same size bricks
Concrete path tilted (Metricon build)
Sorry for misunderstanding. Nice to hear that the builder had already graded the ground away from your foundation before tiling.
The brickwork and mortar… Gaudi replied 16 June 2018 ago GaudiJun 16, 2018 2:32 pm Issues with property inspection
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… Gaudi replied 30 May 2018 ago GaudiMay 30, 2018 10:38 pm Slab, should I be worried?Simonsss
Thanks for the photos, Yes you should be concerned
The Steel frame overhang needs to be properly supported because
The frame is more than likely to be load… Should I be concerned?Hi Jennifer18
That is absolute nonsense..get a local engineer to inspect the structurals, check the codes & do the calcs, Lodge a complaint with your Building Commission… Crumbling slab edgesHi Jennifer18
No It's not normal.. and yes you should be concerned
If you're looking for advice please put up better photos and more info
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