Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Tim65

Yesterday

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.

adje

5 October

M-class Slab on P class soil

Thanks @

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

Doughboy

18 August

Paint Peeling - Plaster too soft?

There is nothing a plasterer can add that leaches through to weaken plaster.

irisheyes015

17 August

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…

irisheyes015

17 August

60mm Overhang On Bricks?

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?

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…

sammy8888

11 July

DPC and weep hole height

hi guys, if you can help me that will be great. I am getting my first home build and the weep inserts are bit higher than the usual height. they suppose to be on a second…

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…

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…

Tips

17 May

Inspections and HIA Contract

Thank you.

doyle01

16 May

Site Costs - Keysborough Vic 3173

I’m not trying to get an exact amount on site costs. I’m trying to see how much people have paid with the specifications of the land and location I had stated. Be…

building-expert

16 May

Non-compliant work found

The 75 mm termite inspection zone would not work in your case because you can't see the slab edge, only masonry. Have a look at your elevations, it will show the level of…

StructuralBIMGuy

24 April

Slab, should I be worried?

Simonsss Thanks for the photos, Yes you should be concerned The Steel frame overhang needs to be properly supported because The frame is more than likely to be load…

Tim65

23 April

Bearers and Piers

ozroofworks

23 April

Stage inspections for new build in Brisbane

Hi Guys if you are looking for a reputable Metal Roofing Company Contact us at https://www.ozroofworks.com.au/ or on 1300459915 cheers.

bashworth

23 April

Things to know when building a new home

Probably a good start is having a better understanding about the building business: Check this link

gillybean

19 April

disabled + Unisex toilet for my restaurant! help!!!

Seeing as your architect has already liased with the Council, you’d assume you’ll have to comply. I’d also almost say this is a troll post, so you’re not happy…