Building Standards; Getting It Right!

building-expert

7 December

Standards for weep holes under the window

Your window heads are in protected position under eaves and it is unlikely you will have a problem. From memory if a window or door is 1m or less it does not require a weep hole.

building-expert

3 December

Tolerance for the footings

There is no saving, just shortcut for the lazy concreter, there is no excuse for not following approved drawings and poor workmanship.

kathysangel

30 November

Bricks colour variations

Get them replaced they did mine there noticeable but the brickies done a great job bricking your house just ask them to remove the discoloured bricks

kirashogun

21 November

DPC and weep hole height

insider

20 November

Plumbing query / standard

Yes it will cause slab heave,that is not good enough. Looks like you are in Rockbank,Melton or Cobblebank?

Gaudi

19 November

Is Ableflex a must when doing a pavement around the house

What is your house that concrete apron abuts made of? Some materials crack more easily eg Hebel. As concrete expands with temperature changes it may be something just to…

StructuralBIMGuy

16 November

M-class Slab on P class soil

Await the independent second test don't lock in piers. hth

SaveH2O

8 November

Downpipe compliance question- rainwater tank

The requirement and regulations for rainwater tanks varies between states and even regions within States. The 2,000 L tank servicing a minimum 50 sq m roof catchment area…

Andrew69

3 November

Builder refusing to give OP

Mate, you need an experienced Construction Law specialist.

lathiat

2 November

Paint Peeling - Plaster too soft?

Yours sounds significantly worse than some of us. Not sure if that’s good or bad.

SaveH2O

29 October

Storm water

Just getting back to your opening question as to whether blue or green solvent cement should be used on a charged system using pvc pipes, I said that either would be ok as…

Tim65

17 October

Waterproof air-conditioning slab

I suppose they will say they are protected from weather as mostly covered over , techincally it’s not correct

Tim65

10 October

Engineered solutions

sweetswisssteel

9 October

house slab cracking on corner of house.

You could also get your floor levels checked by an engineer, to check variance across the structure. I saw it done in a YouTube video by Cornell Engineers, then maybe…

sweetswisssteel

9 October

Articulation joints not built to drawing

I would talk to them and ask them why, then I recommend getting an independent building inspector to check for that and other issues.

Weir

2 October

Balcony Repairs

I live in a free standing townhouse with a balcony which is joined to the side wall of the building.The render is cracked and swollen and needs repairing.Is the balcony…

StructuralBIMGuy

30 September

Brickwork

ozcargod8 Welcome to the forum If you don't have your engineering Drawings I suggest you get a copy of them, refer to the Masonry section in the Engineering notes.Check…

Tim65

28 September

Brick mortar defect

Why should the carpenter cut the bricklayer a story rod ? , he should be more than capable to gauge the brickwork himself , it’s only since moving over to oz I have…

yoyohv

23 September

Protecting your Slab

Thanks for this man!

aussieta

22 September

Can I sue my builder ?

can you sue =yes can you win =maybe will it cost more that its worth =definitely post a photo of the whole area please hot pipe is not insulated so maybe an avenue…

Gaudi

20 September

Gigantic Sewer Cover in backyard

Hopefully you can cover it with something you can remove to provide access as required. For me on the things I wish I’d know page, I want to add - take note of water…

kathysangel

19 September

Brick work VBA standard?

no you tell them to fix it they went against plan they have to follow engineers plans your paying them there not paying you speak to someone from VBA or council they will…

pEast

12 September

Surveyors role

Thanks StructuralBIMGuy - your feedback is very much appreciated regarding this. Will post once my I show it to my inspector on PCI day.

jazzaddict

5 September

Stay away from James Hardie - hardiewrap

We had many issues with James Hardie - hardiewrap - so I'd recommend that people stay away from hardiewrap for the following reasons:: James…

y.dhillon86

5 September

Insulation in new house

Thx for your help.

Cellco

31 August

Builder Dispute

The builder advised that by us receiving the final occupation certificate, this indicates that the balcony meets regulations. I can't see anything in the report…

Gaudi

30 August

Garage skirting - standards?

My skirting is raised off the garage floor a little. Had never considered it might be raised for a reason. I have thought about caulking between skirting and slab, as the…

iTool

28 August

Minimum height for garage opening.

I had a look through the BCA and didn't find anything other than 2100mm in clause 3.8.2.2(d), as you've already found. I'd suggest that you ask whoever is telling you…

kathysangel

27 August

Brick work around windows

also your house is suppose to be the same as the display home dont except this

Phan

14 August

Building Inspector

Hi Simon, my house in box hill south. Thanks Phan

Dan17

13 August

MGP10 ④

StructuralBIMGuy

12 August

Patio slab same as house?

Anonymousmoose IMO it's not hard to prioritise importance Structural Integrity Takes priority, Your build is unreinforced masonry veneer Slab Insulation is of little…

kathysangel

7 August

My brick work so bad

vn88

27 July

Render and Termite Barrier

Thanks for that! If the barrier line below the weepholes can be covered what is it actually meant to do?

peterivory

26 July

60mm Overhang On Bricks?

I know they destroyed my house had to have my bricks all pulled down on back wall and side walls mines a mess side wall is warped they had to remove all the red bricks…

GLO

13 July

CDC Clause question.

Hi, I am reading the following Clause from the NSW…

SaveH2O

11 July

Weep hole help

I mean A weep, a weep hole, or a weep-brick is a small opening that allows water to drain from within an assembly. Weeps are…

PackieBonner

6 July

Gap between Window frame and Brick Sill

kani

5 July

Raising the height

Hi team, Need some advise on the below - Background - Purchased the property few years back, where the previous owner had converted the garrage to a bedroom.…

Scotland the brave

2 July

Electric cable standard - 2.5 mm2 twin & earth cable enough?

Again salt any other way haha

GLO

29 June

Waterproofing slab edge - is it worth it?

Doesnt the saline protection provide the barrier between soil and slab?

Gaudi

16 June

Concrete path tilted (Metricon build)

Sorry for misunderstanding. Nice to hear that the builder had already graded the ground away from your foundation before tiling. The brickwork and mortar…

CazMaz

16 June

Concrete- dry time before tiling/ laminate/ timber

Thank you for that! We are also a little worried because it was slab over slab (about 300mm of slab over existing slab). Our builder didn't put waterproofing over before…

StructuralBIMGuy

2 June

Deck

StructuralBIMGuy

1 June

Biocycle underground dispersion area always damp.

@HardTaget I guess you were a soft Target for the Builder & Salesman..get it I suggest you get the specification and engineering Details, have it checked by someone…

Gaudi

30 May

Issues with property inspection

I know they destroyed my house had to have my bricks all pulled down on back wall and side walls mines a mess side wall is warped they had to remove all the red bricks…

building-expert

22 May

Leaking Balcony

Not supposed to be chipboard but I have seen it many times.

redfox

21 May

Dark colour around concrete crack

That's just water that's stuck in the cracks coming up the concrete. It is normal. You can see the same darker patches around the grate and the corners.You have the…

StructuralBIMGuy

19 May

Slab down inspection defect

Sparksy More info required, where are you building, soil conditions? Check the engineering drawings, Quite often builders will use other edge waterproofing methods The…