Building Standards; Getting It Right!
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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 Leaking Balcony
Not supposed to be chipboard but I have seen it many times. 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 Slab down inspection defectSparksy
More info required, where are you building, soil conditions?
Check the engineering drawings, Quite often builders will use other edge waterproofing methods
The… Site Costs - Keysborough Vic 3173
I’m not trying to get an exact amount on site costs. I’m trying to see how much people have paid with the specifications of the land and location I had stated.
Be… Non-compliant work foundThe 75 mm termite inspection zone would not work in your case because you can't see the slab edge, only masonry. Have a look at your elevations, it will show the level of… 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… Tim65Apr 23, 2018 4:30 pm 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
Here are some tips
1.The photos… KnK
The fixings in the last image is non compliant for N4 wind loadings
Please check your Engineering drawings for the correct N4 wind & manufacturers fixing details
If… 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.
Brickwork & Window SealsI am a bricklayer and I can tell you something. the reason the seals differ from from each other are not just because of the… Breach Of Contract?
Yes, you are right.
Something so obvious should have been picked up at PCI, 2 years after handover is pushing it to take action. I hope that it isn't having issues. The… SaveH2O replied 19 February 2018 ago "Approximate measurements" in contractHi, I am about to sign a building contract. The builder has a clause in their contract that says "All dimensions are approximate". They say it is to stop people measuring… Internal wall looks out (pic)I can't believe anyone would fixed moldings and painted that the way it is, that's not a mistake, that's more I don't give a toss. lackey replied 4 February 2018 ago Sewage Inspection pointNo that wasn't in the construction drawings ...apparently it's in the sewage plans from the council . Not sure if it is in that spot. We're obtaining the plans. rajdoot replied 25 January 2018 ago JokerJan 15, 2018 11:47 am 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 Balcony Collapse.. East DoncasterFrom the outside looking in at the deck, from a non building industry person and with balcony collapses in the news, no way in hell would you put 2500_3000kgs extra on… Joker replied 29 December 2017 ago JokerDec 29, 2017 11:47 am
My place I don't have bollards, instead I have this wonderful looking thing.
I think it was installed by AGL when they did the meter, either way it didn't cost me a cent. 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… Australian standards..
There a hierarchy of standards and he's probably picked on one of the less important ones & what you will find is that the builders and Subcontractors don't even have… HERITAGE ....FLORA & FAUNA......BAL 29We are trying to build in a Heritage Conservation area and we have Bal29, nothing going for us.
We have a flora and fauna problem that conflicts with the BAL.
We need to… Clive started a topic 27 September 2017 ago CliveSep 27, 2017 5:53 pm Independent building inspector
The VBA is an acronym for the Victorian Building Authority although my friend Anna Gram insisted the acronym was my acorn.
That's not all. SaveH2O replied 14 September 2017 ago Gap from slab to internal hallway wall @erecttvantennas
you need to provide more information like, where you are located , soil type, wall construction etc
The quality of the answers depends on the information…
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