Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! Re: New house frame issues 193Dec 19, 2014 5:30 am Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: New house frame issues 197Jan 03, 2015 10:39 am do you have double top plate? it looks like this pic that there is a double top plate. my understanding from this forum is that with double top plate misalignment is acceptable, but not with single top plate. Re: New house frame issues 198Jan 04, 2015 1:04 am Is there a minimum thickness for bottom plates? Does the requirement differ for two storey houses? Re: New house frame issues 199Jan 05, 2015 5:40 pm tlblhayward Are there any requirements (e.g. extra blocking) when floor joists do not sit above studs? Most of my house is like this! It looks like you have a double top plate which nearly always is sufficient. tlblhayward Is there a minimum thickness for bottom plates? Does the requirement differ for two storey houses? It depends on the situation, it's load and support however in most situations being supported by a slab a single 90x35 is fine. This is 100% true. You can not hang anything on steel frames. very frustrating 8 9119 Hi, We have a single story MacDonald Jones house, on a waffle pod slab with steel frame. Are we able to build a second story extension? Other info is we are 900mm from… 0 8746 I am looking at building a house. Has anyone used Construkt Homes (based in Adelaide)? Does anyone have experience with this builder? 0 6495 |