you can do frame @ roof on, windows in, rough-in done, wrap ready for clad, this way you can review all of those elements as well as slab, vapour barrier to slab edge, drainage. The next is waterproofing, just prior to tiles, also picking up, cladding, plaster, paint prep, and reviewing the previous...

We do the same type of inspections but more like or steroids! We charge $1800+

CJ are a reasonable builder and generally allow staged inspections, Both the QC1 & QC2 contracts are builder focused, but as long as you read the conditions there are enough clauses to keep your builder honest, the biggest on is somewhere around clause 19 Warranties, paraphrasing but it goes alo...

They should be run in the frame, when run on the outside the pipes breach the cavity clearance. Most times the brickies mortar will drop on them and dry creating a thermal & moisture bridge.

Who are you building with? What type of contract is being used? What are you building? single or double?

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as3700 Section 4, Part 4.7, Clause 4.7.4 4.7.4 Single-leaf and solid walls Where the prevention of moisture penetration is required, external single-leaf walls and solid walls shall be protected on the outside face by a suitable weather-resistant coating (see Notes below). Where a coating is to be a...

Yes my answer was based on the images included. With regard to a pre purchase inspection, sorry but most guys charge $600-$800 for a pre purchase and rely upon their opinions as they probably heard someone say something and it could look good if they bring it up in their report, sorry yep, soapbox m...

Yeah nah! Water blasting is not a natural storm event, blasting is high pressure forced focus and seals are not designed for this type of event. Thats why the water blaster has insurance!............They dooo have insurance?

Your renderer is correct. Weep holes can be omitted if you use an acrylic render (essentially wraps the house in plastic) or a sand and cement render IF they then use an acrylic finish over the top (it does the same thing as the acrylic render). This seals the wall preventing water migrating through...

no, unless you have a clause that you had written into the contracted (and accepted) that payment was conditional upon receipt of a passed aspect inspection. If you don't pay you will be in breach of the contract.

what are you looking for?

She needs a bushfire consultant to assess the site's Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) this will provide the Builder/Architect with what requirements the dwelling needs to comply with. I would suggest near the completion of the build she get the BAL consultant back to confirm the works comply.

Items supplied by the owner are specifically excluded from the builders construction insurance.

Rule of thumb the sides and rear fences are required for privacy and exclusive use of the back yard. There is a mutual benefit to BOTH neighbours so it is a shared fence. The fence forward of the building setback (front yard) is not required and is optional, (can your neighbour live without it?) the...

As above, you will need to trim your sheet to land on the joist, also make sure you are running your length at right angles to the joists

You might want someone to check your vinyl, the red of the floor and the way the vinyl has torn, it would be the right age to be asbestos vinyl. The moisture is an issue, back when these homes were being built it was not common to put down the black plastic (vapour barrier) under the concrete, there...

Without the plans, it doesn't mean much.

The QBCC Act states if the builder elects to go to contract prior to undertaking site investigations, then they do so at their own risk. They are unable to rely upon Provisional Allowances or Sums. The site works must be fixed-price! They can not come back to you with extras for unforeseeable eg Roc...