Building Standards; Getting It Right! AU 
Rainwater tank/StormwaterThanks again, rather than try to answer only 1 or 2 Qs....I might do some measuring and photos tomorrow and report back in with everything. Cheers HIA Build Contract without updated plans
Don't sign anything, until the plans have been updated.
Is it safe? I've seen builds where the engineering hasn't been update and the buildings have been handed over to… Electrical QuestionHello,
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Making provision for future services, expansion, renovations, etc is a great idea and can be done at a later date if they are planned properly
ie, prelays for… Here an accurate and quick way to measure, survey and check room dimensions or coordinates
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This is the first step… 35 x 90 studs used upstairs, plan says 45You should have Engineering Structural Timber Details they should include eg Framing, bracing, Hold down,trusses, etc, What does they say?
As an engineer I find most… GaudiJul 23, 2019 11:31 pm Structural Plans information pleaseFor a build on classified "E" soil but should have been "P" then 32MPa should have been recommended? I'm in the process of trying to chase up the bore logs if the… Mortar test cost?
Thanks. We have learned that there was a lot we did not fully understand when we signed the contract (though we were only given 1 business day to review so there's a… AandM replied 18 July ago AandMJul 18, 2019 6:46 pm GaudiJul 14, 2019 5:58 pm DeckHi, I’m looking at installing a built in pizza oven in one corner of my deck and not sure if 8 additional supports will be enough.
My deck sits 100mm off the ground and… Floor sound proofingTile on existing floor wouldn’t comply, you need to add in sound insulation such as regupol
Load baring double and triple studsIt seems unusual for studs to be continuous from ground to 1st floor framing. Could understand a bit more if they were calling for steel. The practicality of this scenario… Hey guys,
We have recently moved into our new house and are dealing with mice in the roof. When setting traps up there we noticed a lot of sunlight coming in. We got up… Tim65Jun 27, 2019 9:50 pm PVC balustrades ans fencingWe are looking at replacing our verandah balustrade with a PVC “no maintenance “ type of material.Has anyone had any experience with this . And are there companies… Dagmar started a topic 30 May ago
I can't tell u if there are actual issues.
But from your the slab photos they looks fine IMO..
No different then any other slabs I seen. Gaps on exteriorYou have warranty for a reason. I would be asking the builder, even if you just send him some pictures via email and see what he replies. We are in preparation for raft slab and concretor had put the pipe laggings only on horizontal and bends. He is saying there is no lagging required for the vertical pipes… Australian Standard Sanitary DrainageHi Gaudi, I ended up finding what I needed elsewhere Thanks. It's shameful that the State Library doesn't allow access to these important documents any longer. ConcreteSome cracking in large concrete slabs can be expected.
Follow this link for more information: Mortar defects?Here is info on
and some Dos and Don'ts
Do check the mortar composition and if any additives are added
then don't use a water pressure cleaner
You will probably have to… Wooden boards screwing standardsThe information the landscaper has given you is incorrect.
Australian Standards stipulate 2 screws per board/joist
Ideally you should be staggering the fixings as well -… thoughts?You just ask your supervisor and brickies themselves if they would be okay to have such brickwork in their own houses. GaudiMar 01, 2019 2:01 am Gap between Window frame and Brick Sill
Thats what I was worried.
The silicon will fill-in the hole and seal the rubber.
The additional frame at the bottom of the window frame will make the hole closer.
So it… Bricklayer or EngineerFrom my experience the footing may not be a 100% in that corner.If you dig up the corner and see if the footing extends out to form a proper rebate for the… EPS v aacJacpat
Material Substitution is a major issue for home Builders
the code requirements & certification laws are lax and haven't kept up with the issue of EPS
I believe… window sill crack
Thanks Chippy, yes I was referring to the side of the window, the reveal. Apology I got the terminology mixed up. CDC Clause question.Hi GLO,
I know it has taken a long time for someone to respond but hoping at least someone might get something out of this reply.
You are correct that if can build a…
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yes consistent use of string lines or even spirit level…
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