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16 October 2018

Re: Waterproof air-conditioning slabBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Oct 16, 2018 9:54 pm

Not quite understanding what you mean under ducted air-conditioning slab. There are ducting pipes inside the slab and duct vents placed will be in-floor? If the builder offers an upgrade, he should be waterproofing it too (it should be all covered by your building contract). No it’s just a slab for...

No it’s just a slab for the air conditioner to sit on, poured at the same time as the whole foundation, we paid extra f...

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drea-1234

16 October 2018

Re: Waterproof air-conditioning slabBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Oct 16, 2018 2:54 pm

It looks a lot better than my situation at least you have a step down to your AC plinth You can get some clear sealer from bunnings to maybe spray on to slab , what the life span would be I don’t know it’s not a permanent barrier It’s a design fault really and as I said it’s down to your builder to...

Virginia in Sourh Australia

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drea-1234

15 October 2018

Re: Waterproof air-conditioning slabBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Oct 15, 2018 5:29 pm

Have you a photo of the AC slab https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/86154_1539588550.jpeg

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drea-1234

15 October 2018

Waterproof air-conditioning slabBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Oct 15, 2018 1:53 pm

We have paid extra to have the ducted air-conditioning slab poured as part of our house foundation. The builders say it is our responsibility to waterproof the slab, they don’t offer to do it. Where do I find out how to or who offers this service. The air-conditioner is part of the build as a “free ...

We have paid extra to have the ducted air-conditioning slab poured as part of our house foundation. The builders say it ...

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