Building Standards; Getting It Right! AU 
Concreting the sides of the houseHi,
We have been living in our house for just over 1 year and have had nothing but issues with movement and cracking, including bricks cracking and pushes out.
Although we… Retrospective shed/dwellingThanks. Not yet, I haven’t asked council as we are going through a building certifier and have asked them but they have not got back to me with an answer yet. I think I… Brick veneer wall splitting and crackingAs far as I know your domestic insurance policy would be an event based. Poor workmanship is not an insurable event.
However do not let this stop you from asking your insurer. Questions re: Drainage and Slab on KDR
And you will only know that when the plans are certified Compliant
There have been a few instances on Homeone where homeowners choose not to go with their builders and… Building Occupancy & LPOD
Yes, I am in Victoria. It's been a nightmare trying to get those responsible for my home to come to the party. Three Engineers for each of the parties have inspected my… Harts replied 10 November ago HartsNov 10, 2019 10:24 am HIA Build Contract without updated plansNo, That's not normal
and I'd say you may be up for the unwanted and dreaded "building trifecta" in
1. getting ripped off with VOs
2 .not knowing what your getting if… Record Class Actions Drives up CostsAustralia's lax regulations sees record number of Foreign Legal firms take on Billion Dollar Class action Honey pots
Licensing, Insurance and regulation costs all set to skyrocket
Hi Dunstar Welcome to the forum
Here in WA Floor ratios exclude, Decks, Balconies, basements,lifts, Roof top terraces,etc, Though overlooking and height restrictions maybe… Look for quality Building ConsultantsSome of the so called experts that I came up against over the years in court are just guns for hire, they will right anything as a defect or not a defect.
Importd entrance door regulationsHello,
I am looking to bring an entrance door with us when we relocate from Europe to Adelaide next year and fit it to our new build. I am struggling to find any relevant… ryno started a topic 17 October ago Here is an example of how to check, measure and log Concrete pile data/details during your site visit
Using the Range Finder and ,
compare the data with a 3D Bim… mortar lab testI need do a brick mortar test by lab to see if the mortar meets the code.
Can someone recommand any… Rainwater tank/Stormwater
Yes, you can do a trial run to test it.
The pipe that feeds in the mains water is also a clever automatic mains water switching device that operates on hydraulic… Construction drawing issueThank you all for your feedback.
Yes, it is also my understanding that If - Acoustic insulation between floor - is in the drawing then it is in the contract unless… rajesh replied 13 September ago Extending out to the eaves. ServicesHi All,
I'm looking at extending 2 bedrooms, laundry and bathroom out to the eaves. What I am unsure about is the plumbing and waste services.
It appears that the… Righto50 started a topic 3 September ago No wall wrap
thnanks, even though its not mandatory , in terms of protecting my house from moisture, insects or harm am l at a disadvantage with thin polystyrene or Styrofoam sheets… Plumbing pre laysHi @Micor
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
Using the 3-Plane Green Laser and
Laser Rangefinder
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 24, 2019 12:31 am 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… GaudiJul 14, 2019 6:58 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…
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yes consistent use of string lines or even spirit level…
