Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Slab edge Dampness 4Sep 02, 2023 3:47 pm Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Re: Slab edge Dampness 6Sep 02, 2023 3:59 pm Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Re: Slab edge Dampness 7Sep 02, 2023 4:26 pm Plaster, carpet, skirting etc has all been removed. I have heaters, dehumidifiers, fans etc.. trying to make drying the slab process quicker. Could take 6-12months for this to dry. I’ve been checking moisture levels on the slab for last 4 weeks and they have not dropped Re: Slab edge Dampness 8Sep 03, 2023 3:05 pm Properties are sold under Caveat Emptor, buyer beware, that is why most people buying should get a competent pre purchase inspection. Unless there are recent building works subject to building permit (in which case the builder has warranty liability) or subject to Building Report under s 137b where works are disclosed and reported on, there is little you can do. If you buy without a pre purchase inspection, you underwrite your own risk as you found out. Having said that, as Simeon correctly pointed out there may be alternative sources of moisture ingress or there may be more than on problem with your house, it is essential you have correct diagnosis. Make sure whoever is giving you advice know what they are talking about or else the remedy may be too expensive and may even not be effective. 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: Slab edge Dampness 9Sep 13, 2023 7:23 pm Looking at the photos outside is that deck covered or exposed to rain. This is a common source of excess moisture around buildings and we have had 3 very wet years in a row. I agree with building expert and Alphington homes you have had one opinion on the source of water and it may be incorrect. Re: Slab edge Dampness 10Sep 13, 2023 9:02 pm The deck is covered. I’ve had building experts come out, it’s because the concrete is above weep holes and falling back into house. Water ends up in rebate, slab soaks it in and it slowly comes out through slab. Previous owners knew about this, they will be liable, going through solicitors at the moment Re: Slab edge Dampness 11Sep 13, 2023 9:40 pm Is most of the 60k for removing the old concrete paving and put a new concrete pavement that slopes away ? Hello everyone, After some suggestions and ideas about how to put a concrete path around the drop edge beam area on our new build. We are required to have a concrete path… 0 13318 get them to replace the chipped tiles. It will stick out like a sore thumb overwise. Also tiler will be siliconing the miters rather than grouting. Grouted miters crack… 1 4235 |