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Hi, sorry if this is the wrong place - I’m new to the property/building journey (trying to buy my first home) so not sure where/who to go with these sorts of…

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SoManyQs
Dec 01, 2023 3:18 pm
Steve G.
Steve G.
20 November

Piers\Footing poured at same time as slab?

Piers\Footing poured at same time as slab?
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1.) Edge and slab piers up to 0.4 m in depth may be poured integral with main slab. 2.) Edge and slab piers between 0.4 m and 1.0 m may be poured integral with main slab…

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Steve G.
Nov 20, 2023 7:58 pm
aussieta
aussieta
10 November

Rainwater tanks in BAL FZ

Rainwater tanks in BAL FZ

doesnt matter what the charged system pipes are if they fill into the top of the tank the outlet pipe must be metal and i would assume if you are filling into the bottom…

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aussieta
Nov 10, 2023 4:08 pm
aussieta
Suzielou
Suzielou
26 October

Queensland ceiling heights - help!

Queensland ceiling heights - help!

We bought a house in 2015 advertised as a 7/2/2, 4br up, 3br down (7br), and to date, it’s a great house. However, we’ve just had it valued and it’s come in as a…

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Suzielou
Oct 26, 2023 6:56 pm
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rks
Oct 20, 2023 1:19 pm

Hello, After opinions... builder is in disagreement with our building inspector on this. Windows in our new build to the meals area have been listed as a defect as…

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Zedzee
Oct 03, 2023 9:52 pm
Ardo
Ardo
22 September

Roof Downpipe connections to drainage

Roof Downpipe connections to drainage

It's all good. You can get both wye piece and the coupling with or without thread. The cost difference is negligible and means the plumber only has to carry the single…

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Ardo
Sep 22, 2023 11:19 am
Pulse
Pulse
1 August

Bench top chipped

Bench top chipped

just 2 small chips like that , young kids

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Pulse
Aug 01, 2023 4:54 pm
chippy
chippy
19 May

Finishing standards - advice needed

Finishing standards - advice needed

Don't think they are designed for double brick. WA has a particular way of building and unfortunately that's the way a large amount of sills are finished.

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chippy
May 19, 2023 10:58 pm
chippy

Hi All, We have a fall from road to garage front. But we cannot put a drain/grate because no discharge point put by the builder. Now they complain not enough space for…

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AseDE
May 03, 2023 3:18 pm
alexp79
alexp79
23 March

New building Hebel wall big gap on roof joint

New building Hebel wall big gap on roof joint

Also an expansion joint. It will probably be better to silicon it? What I don't like is that joints between panels are not properly rendered and look ugly.

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alexp79
Mar 23, 2023 12:54 pm
Pulse
Pulse
10 March

Slab for retaining wall: advice needed

Slab for retaining wall: advice needed
1, 2

What Chippy said, you’ll spend more time excavating the step which will cost more than the extra 1/2 cube

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Pulse
Mar 10, 2023 2:57 pm
Kippers01
Kippers01
3 March

Builder has proposed performance solutions - are these ok?

Builder has proposed performance solutions - are these ok?

The stated principle of the NCC is its a 'performance based' code. There is inbuilt flexibilty to vary from DTS which can be of benefit to homebuyers and builders however…

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Kippers01
Mar 03, 2023 11:33 am
4re5
4re5
1 March

Rising Storm Water Pit

Rising Storm Water Pit

Hi, yes you are right. I checked and is not a overflow is just a inspection pit to where my neighbour has his LPD for the stormwater. Regards,

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4re5
Mar 01, 2023 2:22 pm
worldofmud
worldofmud
28 February

House build over old underground pool

House build over old underground pool

Another issue with piers through the fill is that you would require a dedicated piling rig which may have issues setting up on a pool full of rubbish-it can be done but…

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worldofmud
Feb 28, 2023 5:36 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
27 February

Water Connection Dual Occupancy Sub division

Water Connection Dual Occupancy Sub division

The water authority is like any other business.. Changes and variations cost buyers extra. Building inspectors here (WA) are at the bottom of the pecking order very limited power

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 27, 2023 8:14 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
25 February

Need Advice wrong Insulation product used

Need Advice wrong Insulation product used

Unfortunately, if you are going to prosecute ( energy) in the WA building commission I don't like your chances For a gas producing state, energy home efficiencies…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 25, 2023 9:54 am
StructuralBIMGuy
ricky0090
ricky0090
19 February

Two storey housing development plan application

Two storey housing development plan application

Hi all, I'm drawing a two-storey house for the development application in Cannington, Perth. The city's checklist requires overshadow diagrams, stormwater management and…

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ricky0090
Feb 19, 2023 9:54 pm
balmainboy
balmainboy
30 January

House frame not plumb!

House frame not plumb!

Thanks @ponztwo . That's helpful advice.

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balmainboy
Jan 30, 2023 2:10 pm
groundzero
groundzero
29 January

Wall cracks, building footpath as per CSIRO BTF18

Wall cracks, building footpath as per CSIRO BTF18
1, 2, 3, 4

Lisa06 You could do the spoon drain as a first step then if that is not diverting enough water then consider a cut off drain. I think you should get an expert in drainage…

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groundzero
Jan 29, 2023 5:25 pm
ringwoodeast123
ringwoodeast123
17 January

Side Setbacks

Side Setbacks

Hi all, wondering if anybody knows the rational behind being allowed to build on the side boundary, 200mm off and then a jump to 1/1.2mtr for a single story. I know…

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ringwoodeast123
Jan 17, 2023 10:11 pm
ringwoodeast123

Concrete slab alteration

Concrete slab alteration

Short answer, Yes it will affect, You will have a non structural slab in your bathroom.

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 11, 2023 10:53 pm
BuildingandLegal

No Occupancy Certificate !!BCA requirement for weep holes

No Occupancy Certificate !!BCA requirement for weep holes

The only solution you have to address this problem is to have the home rendered with an acrylic render like dulux acratex. As it is a acrylic system it provides a…

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 11, 2023 10:49 pm
BuildingandLegal
chippy
chippy
11 January

Home insurance premiums increase shop around

Home insurance premiums increase shop around

I've never been asked by any insurance company to see the engineering details of my house. Just answer some basic information and then shop around. Not sure how you intend…

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chippy
Jan 11, 2023 1:21 pm
chippy
chippy
chippy
4 January

I'm short! Vanity height for a over the counter basin?

I'm short! Vanity height for a over the counter basin?

Thank you very much chippy. How have you found the above counter basin? Have you had any issues regarding maintenance/chipping because of the thin wall? Also, which…

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chippy
Jan 04, 2023 8:32 pm
chippy
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Noname
Dec 24, 2022 9:50 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
20 December 2022

Frame sitting off slab

Frame sitting off slab
1, 2

Good points that logically cannot be argued against but the BCA was changed a couple of years ago to delete manufacturer's recommendations. Not sure whether the very good…

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SaveH2O
Dec 20, 2022 11:12 am
SaveH2O
Pulse
Pulse
17 December 2022

Metal light fixture frame has electric current

Metal light fixture frame has electric current

not sure what you mean, can you post photos, the frame cannot ‘have’ a current, it can be at 240v which is life threatening and should have tripped the circuit.…

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Pulse
Dec 17, 2022 3:26 pm
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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 17, 2022 3:21 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
2 December 2022

downpipe and plumbing

downpipe and plumbing

It looks to be a 100mm x 75mm downpipe connecting to a 100mm x 80mm x 100mm DP adaptor transferring water through some other fittings to a 90mm stormwater pipe. Why…

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SaveH2O
Dec 02, 2022 9:57 am
SaveH2O
Mauromario
Mauromario
27 November 2022

Water sitting against concrete slab

Water sitting against concrete slab

Download the AS2870 which clearly states water ca nkt pond ne t a slab, ground must be sloldd away from slab 50mm over 1 metre around your slab. Water and waffle slabs…

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Mauromario
Nov 27, 2022 5:25 pm
TamWit
TamWit
6 November 2022

Stormwater Runoff from Adjoining Property

Stormwater Runoff from Adjoining Property

Thank you. I have been documenting during rainfall, but definitely not before (I had some photos of after). Thanks for the advice.

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TamWit
Nov 06, 2022 9:28 pm
Gunny101
Gunny101
4 November 2022

Brickwork defect???

Brickwork defect???

Hi guys, just wondering if this is what normal brickwork looks like? I'm on H2 soil and think this looks a bit…

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Gunny101
Nov 04, 2022 5:53 pm
Gunny101
building-expert
building-expert
20 October 2022

Ticking, popping, cracking noises in 6 year old townhouse

Ticking, popping, cracking noises in 6 year old townhouse

The kind of noise you report is the kind you will get if you have poorly laid polycarbonate roof, without foam tape on rafters and failing to use roofing screws that drill…

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building-expert
Oct 20, 2022 8:27 pm
building-expert
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building-expert
Oct 15, 2022 5:36 pm
building-expert
MiracleLeens
MiracleLeens
1 October 2022

Cost of lifting house/re-stumping

Cost of lifting house/re-stumping

I agree that the lifting of the house itself will be quite cheap, but to this you still have to add various certifications and services of engineers, and then the amount…

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MiracleLeens
Oct 01, 2022 2:22 am
josh43
josh43
30 September 2022

Non-combustible clear roofing for pergola

Non-combustible clear roofing for pergola

Hi aussieta -Yep, I was thinking this as well, but I'm not sure of the specifics I'd need for the glass. For example: A building designer friend…

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josh43
Sep 30, 2022 9:22 pm
Kurtazbuild
Kurtazbuild
23 September 2022

Restrictive Covenant from 1939

Restrictive Covenant from 1939

Hi there, did you end up getting any information on this post? I'd love to know how you went? Did you get it removed or just ignore it?

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Kurtazbuild
Sep 23, 2022 10:23 pm
MelBr
MelBr
19 September 2022

Occupancy Permit Issued for Non-Compliant Build

Occupancy Permit Issued for Non-Compliant Build

Water bubbling out of the ground, which was evident from a number of videos, is usually from something under the ground (not surface water).

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MelBr
Sep 19, 2022 1:03 pm
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joe2022
Sep 08, 2022 2:58 pm

Here's one way of supporting the ridge beam and decreasing it size? Try sizing the timbers using the correct tables Finally, better presentations earn brownie points in…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Sep 06, 2022 7:18 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Bimbob
Bimbob
4 September 2022

How to maximise r30 zone?

How to maximise r30 zone?

A window less than 1 square meter is a minor opening. And so is a window with a sill height above 1650 regardless of the room it serves.

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Bimbob
Sep 04, 2022 7:07 pm
groundzero
groundzero
12 August 2022

NCC Volume 2 Rule 3.1.2.3

NCC Volume 2 Rule 3.1.2.3

I Think what you are proposing is better than the standards as long as the plumbing is done by a professional and can cope with a heavy downfall. Just sloping the…

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groundzero
Aug 12, 2022 6:35 pm
grant777
grant777
9 August 2022

Am I liable for retaining wall repair ..?

Am I liable for retaining wall repair ..?

Thankyou for your input and the pdf link. Hmm had no idea at the time applying for the approval would make me liable for the contractors work - should have got the…

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grant777
Aug 09, 2022 1:25 pm
marbles
marbles
23 July 2022

Stairs without landing

Stairs without landing

Yes, unusual and probably undesirable but there are a few constraints in play. Thinking through the options its probably best I make some other concessions to get a…

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marbles
Jul 23, 2022 10:02 am
Chappyy
Chappyy
4 July 2022

N.S.W boundaries and possible exemptions

N.S.W boundaries and possible exemptions

Is there a way I can get exemption to place a concrete slab and shed closer then 900mm? From a neighbouring boundary? Tia

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Chappyy
Jul 04, 2022 6:59 pm
TommyW
TommyW
28 June 2022

Insulation

Insulation

I had sound proofing insulation installed between bedroom and lounge room above. There is a noticeable appreciable difference between transferred ambient sound, but only…

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TommyW
Jun 28, 2022 1:52 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
27 June 2022

Structural issues

Structural issues

Hey cookie318 Welcome to the forum You have posted limited photos but the brickwork looks OK at a glance Also, it's not possible to check the mortar mix, brick ties,…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 27, 2022 2:18 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
bharrison
bharrison
24 June 2022

Landings at Top of Stairs

Landings at Top of Stairs

Hi All Thoughts on repositioning a bathroom doorway closer to an existing landing at the top of our internal stairs. Unsure if this will still be compliant to the BCC…

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bharrison
Jun 24, 2022 1:03 pm
Zarrembus
Zarrembus
20 June 2022

Do these deck posts look like they meet standards?

Do these deck posts look like they meet standards?

As far as I know, before accepting a dangerous cargo on a ship, the command staff must be instructed in detail by the port…

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Zarrembus
Jun 20, 2022 7:42 am
Zarrembus

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