Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Front step at doorway 6Mar 24, 2024 6:38 pm Check your sill tile, it is out of level, your door jamb Right side sits about 3mm above the sill tile and the left side sits about 12-13mm below the jamb. This is creating the illusion that the porch tile is falling right, when in fact the sill and riser tile are falling left. We are Expert Consultant's, and we are here to help. Re: Front step at doorway 7Mar 24, 2024 7:19 pm BuildingandLegal Check your sill tile, it is out of level, your door jamb Right side sits about 3mm above the sill tile and the left side sits about 12-13mm below the jamb. This is creating the illusion that the porch tile is falling right, when in fact the sill and riser tile are falling left. Yes, it's out of level, as is the floor inside the front door (ie, the foyer entry). I think the porch tile is right, but I'll check tomorrow. I really think it's the step following the floor inside. All of this (our build) is a very long story. A very disappointing experience. As a side note, can someone explain why a poured slab is not a mandatory inspection by a certifier? I get that the formwork is checked and signed off on, before concrete pour, but why not the finished slab?? The framework is placed on the slab - shouldn't it be checked before doing so?? I'm not owner-building. I'm paying someone to build and manage the build because: WTF would I know about building a house?? That's why we're paying an 'award-winning' builder.... Never again. Re: Front step at doorway 8Mar 25, 2024 6:09 am BuildingandLegal Check your sill tile, it is out of level, your door jamb Right side sits about 3mm above the sill tile and the left side sits about 12-13mm below the jamb. This is creating the illusion that the porch tile is falling right, when in fact the sill and riser tile are falling left. Also, my photo isn’t great - the porch tile isn’t actually sloping to the right, bad angle. It’s the step - the riser & tread. Re: Front step at doorway 9Mar 25, 2024 7:33 am Take a pick with a level sittingo n the slab and a pick with a level sitting on the sill please. This will help us diagnose the issue and therefore a solution. RE, Slabs, its not a mandated inspection. Why, because trades are considered to be experts in their field with the neccesary training to not require an inspection at every step and the fact that the NCC and relevant Australian Standard dictates how everything is to be consdtucted and finished and it is expected (in a perfert world) that all trades build to code. These types of finishes occour with poorly trained, unqualified, non-caring workers. its an unfortunate occourance of the construction industry. Though this never happens and unless you have a building inspecter or someone familiar with codes and standards at every stage of the job you will have deficincies. its the nature of the game unfortunately. Building a house that meets every single code and standard is possible, but it takes siginifantly longer and costs more. It shouldnt, but thats building. Thanks for the suggestion. I already spoke with a carpenter today and waiting for the quote from him. 4 3188 Do I need to concern about this pattern of crack? Is this crack showing some signs of bigger problems? Thanks for any suggestions! 1 3173 Old Home Restoration / Renovation Try your local council. They should be able to advise in regards ownership of next door dwellling and give advice as to what steps you have to take before doing any work 1 12205 |