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Bansi

1 February

Gap between fence and retaining wall - unsafe spaceLandscape & Garden Design

Feb 01, 2024 8:05 pm

Hello all, I need some suggestion on my backyard. There is a gap between retaining wall and fence. The depth is around 700 mm and I may not be able to dig to add more support as there are some rocks aswell. I may not be able to fill it up with soil as it may impact the fence. Any suggestions on how ...

Hello all, I need some suggestion on my backyard. There is a gap between retaining wall and fence. The depth is around 7...

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Bansi

21 January 2021

Re: Plasterboard cracks - Builder responsibilityBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Jan 21, 2021 5:56 pm

Thanks for the inputs. I have had the plaster person and the builder come and visit the damages. Some cracks in the wall were suggested as a settlement driven (movement) cracks. They reckon since the house is around 4 yrs old, it would have setup and hence good time to repair it. Apparently, a lot o...

Thanks for the inputs. I have had the plaster person and the builder come and visit the damages. Some cracks in the wall...

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Bansi

11 December 2020

Re: Plasterboard cracks - Builder responsibilityBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Dec 11, 2020 6:19 pm

I contacted the builder and he reckons its normal to have cracks due to ground movements. Further he suggests that it can be fixed by a handyman under 300. I asked him to pay it up but he is not agreeing. Confused.

I contacted the builder and he reckons its normal to have cracks due to ground movements. Further he suggests that it ca...

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Bansi

11 December 2020

Plasterboard cracks - Builder responsibilityBuilding Standards; Getting It Right!

Dec 11, 2020 10:21 am

Hi, I got my home constructed in 2017 by a reputed builder. I have seen that there are some cracks developing in walls and I am not sure if these would be covered under structural warranty. Posted some pics for reference. There are 4 or 5 more places with some hairline cracks. Please advise. Regards...

Hi, I got my home constructed in 2017 by a reputed builder. I have seen that there are some cracks developing in walls a...

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