Building Standards; Getting It Right! VIC 
"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… JokerJan 15, 2018 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. 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… 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 Straightness of skirts?So finally got a response from the CM on this, he says they won't be delivering a house with wavy skirts but they won't be fixed until down the track. We are expecting… bank replied 8 September 2017 ago Gap in floor is this normal ?Not if they are going to carpet there, we had the same thing and now having issues with the carpet so they had to fill with cement. They also filled it when tiling.
My… Australian Standards
I wasn't suggesting that, I was trying to say that before you start researching Australian Standards, you need to make sure that they apply to your situation because… Mars5Jun 23, 2017 7:37 pm Dispute resolution changes in VicRecently I have had a call from someone who has a problem basement leaks with an owner built property.
He contacted VBA and they were going to come and inspect but he… Brickwork and Mortar Issues (aka Masonry)
We had a fantastic brickie but still we purchased all morter, sand etc, ensured we got best chance of top job, in which I was extremely happy with final job.
Sent from… Joker replied 29 March 2017 ago JokerMar 29, 2017 12:36 pm JokerMar 26, 2017 4:08 pm This is what I absolutely hate about Guide to Standards and Tolerances
Australia's most professional builder is hiding behind the guide for entry door that is badly bowed… MBA Building Services- building inspectorBuilders inspection is of little value to you as he will be on builders side due to protecting his own business interests, he basically works for builder, would get my… Joker replied 17 March 2017 ago JokerMar 17, 2017 11:58 am Falling Standards
The first standard I quoted is for building inspections
Yes there is liability for negligence for any inspection that inspector does.
However you have got to remember… Drainage to protect foundation - engineeringBank,
Yes, Negotiating this is so complex. Im disappointed that this new rule may not have the impact it was likely designed to. I have family about to start their build… Gaudi replied 5 November 2016 ago GaudiNov 05, 2016 4:46 pm Rendered EPS Pier on facade.
Thanks Emma, I just came back from walk around Livingston and my estate . I can't see one house has timber or whatever board around.
Sun my silly… Emmz70 replied 24 October 2016 ago Brick Work is bad ??
Oh thats disapointing to hear, im assuming repointing is very expensive and thats why they are holding off and trying other things. I wish this wasnt a battle i have to… Brickwork (defective brick)I agree LynnB, the SS wants this job off his books. We've been the agreeable, easy to get along with clients that haven't complained about anything. Our PCI is today and… Brick Cleaning
Painting doesn't solve your problem ? In fact painting the bricks and mortar makes things worse..long term
The mortar joints will need to be scrapped and cleaned to a… Raft Slabs and Hydronic Underfloor TrenchHi, will be owner building a house but not yet to engineer stage.
I would like to install a Hydronic Underfloor Trench with a Raft Slabs close to and parallel to the edge… JB1 started a topic 24 June 2016 ago Mnlk1Jun 20, 2016 11:34 am Beware of cost stripping
Yes Liliana, a fine example of slick marketing pushing greed buttons for a disastrous result.
The sobering lesson is that when you are buying anything from a developer… final hand over inspection-defetcs
That's a given but I'm puzzled as to why the ceiling cavity is inaccessible?
Have you ever tried to get past heating and cooling ducts in tight… Althom replied 18 May 2016 ago Not happy with finish of tilingIm with you 100% dbun1, that is not properly finished. When you tile something, the purpose is to always completely cover the substrate, and have neat joins, and an… How far can a stud be notched?While we're on the topic.................
I want to run a few 'conduits' in the walls of a new build for future home entertainment wiring.
I've 'found' the AS referenced…
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