Building Standards; Getting It Right! AU 
Cost of lifting house/re-stumpingI agree that the lifting of the house itself will be quite cheap, but to this you still have to add various certifications and services of engineers, and then the amount… Restrictive Covenant from 1939Hi there, did you end up getting any information on this post? I'd love to know how you went? Did you get it removed or just ignore it? MelBrSep 19, 2022 12:03 pm
Here's one way of supporting the ridge beam and decreasing it size?
Try sizing the timbers using the correct tables
Finally, better presentations earn brownie points in… How to maximise r30 zone?A window less than 1 square meter is a minor opening. And so is a window with a sill height above 1650 regardless of the room it serves. Bimbob replied 4 September 2022 ago NCC Volume 2 Rule 3.1.2.3
I Think what you are proposing is better than the standards as long as the plumbing is done by a professional and can cope with a heavy downfall. Just sloping the… Am I liable for retaining wall repair ..?
Thankyou for your input and the pdf link.
Hmm had no idea at the time applying for the approval would make me liable for the contractors work - should have got the… Stairs without landing
Yes, unusual and probably undesirable but there are a few constraints in play. Thinking through the options its probably best I make some other concessions to get a… InsulationI had sound proofing insulation installed between bedroom and lounge room above. There is a noticeable appreciable difference between transferred ambient sound, but only… TommyW replied 28 June 2022 ago Structural issuesHey cookie318 Welcome to the forum
You have posted limited photos but the brickwork looks OK at a glance
Also, it's not possible to check the mortar mix, brick ties,… Landings at Top of StairsHi All
Thoughts on repositioning a bathroom doorway closer to an existing landing at the top of our internal stairs.
Unsure if this will still be compliant to the BCC… Alternative water supplyThe Acquasaver comes in two sizes.
I don't understand how the Acquasaver will save you 25 m of mains supply pipe because it will use the same mains water flow path as… Uponor Logic Plumbing SystemI remember a few years back they did try launching in Australia, must've not gone too well. They made a bunch of YouTube videos. Pic 1 shows the current floor plan. Wanting to add an ensuite and change the kitchen layout. House is full brick so trying to minimise the amount of walls being… hassMar 25, 2022 11:23 pm Colorbond Standing Seam and HailIf you're building in an area known to receive hail it will certainly damage the sheeting and the only fix is replacing the sheets. mmerjMar 14, 2022 7:18 am Good to GreatThe difference??
The independent Building Inspector you engage and their scope of experience and ability to navigate the Australian Standards & NCC-BCA.
Having the… DPC and weep hole heightOK - great to hear that weep holes are a big issue (except when it's your own problem) because we have a problem as well. We have a sunken lounge room on a concrte slab… Permitted shedsHi guys,
Just a quick one as I can’t seem to the find the answer anywhere.
Garden sheds in VIC, the maximum size allowed without a permit is 10 square meters and 2.4… Benm started a topic 17 February 2022 ago Lot boundary wallYou will be within your rights to ask for the full plans. The plans are part of the advertising process.
Zero lot wall and lot boundary wall generally refers to the same… Overlooking private secluded open space
Another factor can be the specific land building envelope restrictions. These governs that any window in that region needs to be obscured irrespective of overlooking or… Ozshaz replied 28 January 2022 ago Frame overhang
Hi Crazyk,
Not sure if you are still active in this forum but I might ask anyway. I am in a similar situation currently with overhanging frames and my builder put timber… Gigantic Sewer Cover in backyardJust an update, we were able to lower it to the same height as the concrete slab through our local water authority. They required us to pay almost $3k but then later… Framing ClarificationI can't see your photos but with prefabricated frames if a mistake has been made the frame can be bigger than the slab and the guys erecting the frame won't alter the… Ground level at handoverThanks SaveH2O! I truly appreciate your response to this post, your knowledge is very helpful!
Unfortunately, we didn’t engage with a private building inspector until… Jem21 replied 30 December 2021 ago Jem21Dec 30, 2021 12:36 pm Hi building-expert,
I have been searching posts for a few days regarding ground levels, thankfully I have found this post!
I’m having a similar issue. Is there a… Jem21Dec 29, 2021 7:42 pm Overhanging frame bottom plate
Seeking experts advice on this fix my builder has applied for the overhanging frame:
Would this be sufficient structurally?
Thanks in…
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