Building Standards; Getting It Right! VIC 
Help re moisture membraneI wonder why you even bought this house if you want to convert so much external non-habitable space to internal habitable? For what you are doing maybe you should sell and… qebtel replied 2 March 2016 ago Ceiling Levelness Standards?I was chatting with my chippy just the other day about how they always have to build to the building rather than to the square. Perpends are also a problem...... Under Eave LiningThanks heaps. I do agree about the vents However I need to check whether that is permitted as we are in a bal 12.5 fire rating. So now I know what to do and look for… aienco replied 4 February 2016 ago Plasterboard control joinsThe correct way would be to remove the cornices, install the expansion joint then replace the cornices. However that is a bit of extra work. I'm sure if you use a gyprock… Independent assessment reportI'd just email the report and ask for some feedback on the points of concern, just so you can set your mind at ease.
Decka replied 12 January 2016 ago DeckaJan 12, 2016 12:49 pm New house frame issues
Yes and it can be annoying when your light fittings rattle when someone walks upstairs
I'd consider that extreme and requiring rectification !
Prevention is better… Sewer inspection pointsThe builder is pretty much right although if I was building your place it is one of the things I would have picked up when I'd get a sewer diagram from Sydney Water for… DPC, exposed or not? any standard?
At the end of the day I'm happy to move in and fight the issues that can be fixed externally but other issues must be fixed prior to handover.
Crazyk replied 12 November 2015 ago Hierarchy
Ok no worries. Thanks for the advice.
Crazyk replied 23 October 2015 ago Plumbing pipe locationUpdate builder said they will credit it.
Fortunately the mains is on that side of the house. They actually ran it across the front yard to the opposite side of the house… Crazyk replied 14 October 2015 ago weskyOct 08, 2015 3:13 pm Drainage after build
It is a simple well explained beginners guide with only a couple of debatable references. A competent professional would not "use" it because they should know the… Solar power in VictoriaI've been waiting for a quote on solar, they've changed the rules and the supplier is trying to find complaint gear, but I was told that 5kw was the limit for the esiy… Greed is GoodGood work Branko, now if everyone else would just speak up..... qebtel replied 13 July 2015 ago Garage Slab FinishYou could fill the chips with an epoxy resin. Then coat the floor with an epoxy floor paint this will mask the filled… MrBee replied 12 May 2015 ago MrBeeMay 12, 2015 8:37 am Sisalation Repairif I were you I'd be booking a follow up inspection to validate the job has been rectified properly. Bowed I-beam
Hey, Bowed this is really an issue. It would be best suggest to get a feedback on these from your property inspector. It may happen that your property inspector has… Hot water overflowThanks BE
Ok well my drawings state stormwater. I just thought because my Hydronic boiler had to go to sewer… voogan replied 31 March 2015 ago Lintel top plate missing.Arbitraria... love it!...
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We've timber frames and steel lintels... some builders are… 33amc replied 11 March 2015 ago 33amcMar 11, 2015 8:37 pm overlooking regulationGenerally it is considered there is no ‘Overlooking’ if the window is at least 1·7m above floor level.
Overlooking also generally applies to habitable rooms which… Garage floor slab height compared to footpathFL has been changed for the Portico to match the garage but we have decided to leave the remainder of the house levels the same. I've put up a post explaining today's… joea replied 19 February 2015 ago Temporary downpipesI do have photos so will keep on file.
I'm in inner northern subs of melb.
Crazyk replied 17 February 2015 ago Thank you Leonardo
But thermal imaging is not just for detection of missing or defective insulation but also can pick up many other types of defects. In the photos below… Slab freeboardI'm guessing that the measurement is to protect from flood which leads me to think that it's from any surface.
Crazyk replied 4 February 2015 ago
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