Building Standards; Getting It Right! AU 
DownpipesYes. You would have the gutter's high point mid way.
The NCC regulations state that a downpipe must not serve more than 12 m of guttering. There is no NCC regulation that… Sub floor for deckHi I am hoping someone might know the regulation in Vic regarding the minimum distance between ground level to bottom of the floor joist for a deck, someone told me it was… Radders started a topic 21 September ago Paint Peeling - Plaster too soft?
Thanks for the recent update lathiat.
Think we are about to go through something similar without builder but we just had PCI and James raised plaster quality on the report… mu5hu replied 18 September ago mu5huSep 18, 2021 12:41 pm Fore2Sep 09, 2021 8:51 pm Brick mortar defect
I got the same issue in my house and bricklyer blaming acid wash and i belive its bricklyer poverwork DRAINAGE & PLUMBING STANDARDSMay be different where you are, near me it forms part of the requirements for the O.C/Completion of works.
However the builder usually needs to ensure uncontrolled water… Buried Electrical cablejust needs to be 500mm below the ground surface above it, you could surface clip to retaining wall alternatively. masked sure your sparky is happy. Change levels with… Pulse replied 16 August ago PulseAug 16, 2021 8:10 pm Very noisy steel frame house
Hi Krushall. Have there been any updates? I'm having a very similar issue with my property. I've also sent you a PM. Thanks! Build on built up blockHi Jessamat Welcome to the forum
I suggest you put an application and engineering into the council for the retaining and fill
This will save you removing it later if it's… AJK1Jul 25, 2021 12:13 pm Building Contract Specifications
We aren't signing on a sketch, we've just used that as a basis for rough quotes, then will get drawings and full quotes.
We have been trying to get quotes for six months… How long do tiles last?tiling - our house is 20 odd years old.
the original tiles were laid by a champ - very2x good
then we decided to renovate - the new tiler though - drummy tiles… caruJun 29, 2021 10:17 am Power Cabinet edge of slab. Defect?It's designed like that to sit inside the wall. There are a number of services there.
They have just attached a temporary power box to the run in. Eventually that will… Water pooling against raft slabMelbourne has definitely turned on the weather and after consistent rain all day yesterday, last night I noticed quite a lot of water pooling against the south-facing wall… iamjase started a topic 10 June ago Zero lot boundary set backif he has concreted up to the boundary this is fine
if he has encroached on your land then no that is not ok Council approval - new shedA shed building contractor should be able to sort this out for you.
Unfortunately, because everyone is so litigious in contemporary Australia, this is the cost it has… Brick mortar seems sandy - test options?Some brick cleaners use incredibly strong acid and high pressure which carries on residual degradation.
Brick cleaners are also supposed to neutralise the acid with acid… Brickwork Vertical align in jointWhen using a private inspector just be careful you are not dragged into a defamation case with a contractor instigated by your private inspector for writing defamatory… Rising Storm Water Pit"But maybe you could just add a second lid up higher that allows water entry"
Yes I'm going to have a lid on top of the riser but I don't see it's possible for the flood… GaudiMay 09, 2021 5:19 am Ahd survey cost and reportHi All, just want to ask an advise. We are building in a flood prone area and our builder is charging us 4200 just for ahd survey and report. Is this price reasonable?…
On curved stairs they need to pick a line dependant on the overall width and then that follows the radius or curve of the stairs. At that point all the risers and… Freestanding pergola DIYHey OwenZhang90
The internet is a wash with fake Renderings and pergolas ( Search the Image) here
The problem becomes without certified engineering details
3D Images… Need advice pleaseI live on a zero lot boundary.
My neighbour has concreted his side access with no drainage.
Between his side concrete and my garage wall there is a gap, the boundary…
Yes before pics are close up.
I have added more photos as per your request. BerekJan 31, 2021 6:46 pm Fencing issues!! Help Required!!!
A Wing fence is a pretty standard layout. When your your job they should be able to give you a reasonably accurate indication regarding any council planning and permit… Continuous tie downMine aren’t either. In the construction guide it says to attach at openings and at bracing points. Can’t remember exactly. Berek replied 24 January ago BerekJan 24, 2021 7:15 pm
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