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original6hockey
original6hockey
26 January

Structural Integrity An Issue?

Structural Integrity An Issue?

Thanks to you both for your replies. I'll take it up further with the council to ensure it's all up to snuff before the wet part of the year rolls around.

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original6hockey
Jan 26, 2025 10:05 am
building-expert
building-expert
22 January

Bow in Fibreglass pool

Bow in Fibreglass pool

have you got photos?

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building-expert
Jan 22, 2025 9:58 pm
building-expert

Yes, I would like to access the AS I have another question: if the gutter overflows, is it possible to damage the alfresco ceiling? I don't know how the facias and…

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emmab
Jan 20, 2025 8:08 pm
emmab
emmab
18 January

Correct Roof Drainage Design Issues AS3500 vs HB35

Correct Roof Drainage Design Issues AS3500 vs HB35

thanks! The free access one has no older version of SA or AS. I contacted AS, they recommended me to ask around if anyone has one:) so I assume the old version SA…

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emmab
Jan 18, 2025 10:58 am
Pulse
Pulse
28 December 2024

Max Balustrading Spacings

Max Balustrading Spacings

125mm measured at an angle ie a 125mm sphere fitting through AFAIK. get them to show you where they got it from

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Pulse
Dec 28, 2024 5:49 pm
Eng. B A
Eng. B A
26 December 2024

Adjoining House wall drainage ?

Adjoining House wall drainage ?

Just make sure whatever takes the stormwater is capable to safely drain it away without overflowing. If you have to install another gutter and downpipe, so be it. I would…

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Eng. B A
Dec 26, 2024 5:51 pm

Hi all, I have asked a few builder mates on the minimum ceiling height for a bedroom. They all said 2.1, but I keep seeing 2.4 online. Anyone know which one. We are…

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Leeski
Dec 18, 2024 8:51 am
takenbyWine
takenbyWine
13 December 2024

Building Code of Australia 1988 edition

Building Code of Australia 1988 edition

From what I know, the Building Code of Australia (BCA) was adopted progressively by states, including Victoria. You might want to check with the Victorian Building…

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takenbyWine
Dec 13, 2024 5:03 pm
frozo
frozo
9 December 2024

LVL Installation

LVL Installation

Thanks for the answers anyway. Will find someone from the area.

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frozo
Dec 09, 2024 5:39 pm
foxhound
foxhound
1 December 2024

Noisy steel frame house / floor creaks upstairs when walked on

Noisy steel frame house / floor creaks upstairs when walked on

Hi Eng BA, thianks for runing this through. May I please know if there is anyway to get in touch with you, we need this in document to report it to the builder. We…

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foxhound
Dec 01, 2024 9:59 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
29 November 2024

Australian vs European Plywood standards

Australian vs European Plywood standards

There is no such thing. The only standards that are relevant are the Australian Standards. Unless you're building in Europe?

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BuildingandLegal
Nov 29, 2024 9:51 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
29 November 2024

Brickwork questions

Brickwork questions

That is substandard and called up in NSW Standard & Tolerance Guide as UNACCEPTABLE. Also the AJ running up to the underside of the window is non-compliant, AJ's are…

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BuildingandLegal
Nov 29, 2024 9:49 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
29 November 2024

Gold Coast Roof Top Solar

Gold Coast Roof Top Solar

No you don't. But you should get a drone survey of the roof to have a record of the state of the roof prior to works starting. Any damage can clearly be identified as…

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BuildingandLegal
Nov 29, 2024 9:34 pm
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
29 November 2024

Bathroom waterstop requirements

Bathroom waterstop requirements

You should have a waterstop at your shower and again at any entry to the bathroom. As the bathroom includes an unenclosed shower the main floor of the bathroom Must grade…

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BuildingandLegal
Nov 29, 2024 9:32 pm
BuildingandLegal
Rwastall
Rwastall
26 November 2024

Liability Electrian

Liability Electrian

Just wanted people's opinion on this scenario. Electrian hired to install new kitchen. Live testing, board keeps tripping. We find out the solar, aircon, garage and…

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Rwastall
Nov 26, 2024 10:12 pm
usman.hafeez2000
usman.hafeez2000
13 November 2024

Very noisy steel frame house

Very noisy steel frame house

We already sold the house.

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usman.hafeez2000
Nov 13, 2024 6:14 pm
foxhound
foxhound
5 November 2024

Floor cracks noise concern - Double storey house - Coral Homes - Steel frame

Floor cracks noise concern - Double storey house - Coral Homes - Steel frame

Hi there, We have recently built a double storey house by Coral Homes, it is a steel frame house. When someone walks upstairs it cracks with every step and it is very…

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foxhound
Nov 05, 2024 11:08 am
arrogant_menace
arrogant_menace
26 October 2024

Inspectors in Brisbane for building process.

Inspectors in Brisbane for building process.

Hi, do you guys have recommendations for an inspector that can provide a service for the different stages of the building process, based in Brisbane please? Building with…

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arrogant_menace
Oct 26, 2024 7:00 pm
Avarem
Avarem
19 October 2024

Another weep hole question, required with double brick in WA

Another weep hole question, required with double brick in WA

Hi Alexyeo We have just had concreters ready to start laying for our alfresco and paths but found the same issue as you. Can you let me know what your fix was? We dont…

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Avarem
Oct 19, 2024 8:42 am
Vanessa Knowles
Vanessa Knowles
18 October 2024

Post #2

Post #2

There is a gap between the sliding door and the slab, should I be concerned by this?

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Vanessa Knowles
Oct 17, 2024 11:22 pm
awit
awit
12 October 2024

floor levelling technique

floor levelling technique

I thought floor levelling in a 1960's timber home with brick piers would probably be best using new adjustable stumps as necessary. A builder has recommended cutting the…

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awit
Oct 12, 2024 2:50 pm
Bandep
Bandep
2 September 2024

Practical completion query

Practical completion query

Hi building in qld and practical completion date was supposed to be 28/07/2024 got handed an invoice for PC last week just after the alfresco roof went on. Plumbing works…

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Bandep
Sep 02, 2024 7:57 am
Tonyap
Tonyap
28 August 2024

Tiling Standards

Tiling Standards

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Tonyap
Aug 28, 2024 11:48 am

Hi everyone, I’ve run into a problem. It’s in relation to the setting of FFLs of floors (interior and exterior) and the FSL of the driveway at the point of…

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kitdoctor
Aug 27, 2024 3:20 pm
Utilitarian
Utilitarian
24 August 2024

Frame exposed to weather for 6 months

Frame exposed to weather for 6 months
1, 2

We pointed it out to certifier at frame stage inspection and he directed builder to engage mold cleaners to clean off mold before gyprock, seem to have come off and we…

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Utilitarian
Aug 24, 2024 9:17 am
colleenc
colleenc
23 August 2024

Damp Course

Damp Course

Thanks. Previous owners built up so membrane is flush with paving. 2 differing opinions and a lot of money between each option, so while we're prepared to pay to get it…

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colleenc
Aug 23, 2024 3:21 pm
switchboard
switchboard
10 August 2024

electrical switchboard

electrical switchboard

According to AS3000 the maximum height of the toggle of a circuit breaker is 2m from the ground. So if it is 2.04 to the top of the switchboard it’s going to be fine.…

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switchboard
Aug 10, 2024 9:48 pm
chippy
chippy
9 August 2024

Fence dispute - zero allotment boundry wall

Fence dispute - zero allotment boundry wall

It is the neighbours builders responsibility to remove and then make good the fence. It's not your responsibility. Builders do it all the time and are used to handling…

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chippy
Aug 09, 2024 10:44 am
chippy
Ergo
Ergo
6 August 2024

E-D, (P) soil, recommended footing

E-D, (P) soil, recommended footing

Unfortunately, I don't have it. Will try to find out.

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Ergo
Aug 06, 2024 1:09 pm
Ergo
Edea24
Edea24
3 August 2024

Building Superintendent/Independent Project Manager

Building Superintendent/Independent Project Manager

Hi All, we’re in Melbourne and not sure how to go about finding a reputable site superintendent/indep project manager for an extension. Would appreciate recommendations…

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Edea24
Aug 03, 2024 8:56 am
Eng. B A
Eng. B A
22 July 2024

Trench next to concrete slab / foundation

Trench next to concrete slab / foundation

Make sure you don’t dig below footing base level, so you don’t undermine your foundation. Also the backfilling of trench need to allow for stormwater to drain away…

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Eng. B A
Jul 22, 2024 2:21 pm
setsquare
setsquare
21 July 2024

3m protected tree setback CDC tree protection measures

3m protected tree setback CDC tree protection measures

I found https://treenet.org/resource/tree-prote ... -it-right/ which states if tpz encroachment is greater than 30% then do not proceed. My question then is, is this…

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setsquare
Jul 21, 2024 6:26 am
Brooke1
Brooke1
19 July 2024

Slab on uncontrolled fill

Slab on uncontrolled fill

This is why I come here…. Excellent advice , love option 5 which is what I’m going to look into. Big thank you 🙏

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Brooke1
Jul 19, 2024 5:56 pm

Painter 'allegedly' not sealed walls

Painter 'allegedly' not sealed walls

He may not have sealed walls but I would also check the plastering has been done correctly ie the right mixture as this is an on going problem with white set plaster as…

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silversandspainting
Jul 11, 2024 4:24 pm
Eyespy
Eyespy
30 June 2024

What to do

What to do

Thank you for your time I appreciate it

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Eyespy
Jun 30, 2024 6:34 pm
oneFS
oneFS
7 June 2024

Skirtings not straight

Skirtings not straight

My partner and I moved into our home at the start of 2021. It was a relatively recent build as the house was only 5 years old at the time. It was owner-built. I did see a…

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oneFS
Jun 07, 2024 11:16 am

Hi everyone, a contractor build a "retaining wall" for me and after 3 months there was a crack. They "repaired" the crack by adding an expansion joint where the crack…

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Train-lhdm
Jun 01, 2024 10:03 am
OZM888
OZM888
10 May 2024

BAL 29 fire zone construction

BAL 29 fire zone construction

Hi everyone Planning a large house extension in New South Wales northern rivers with a BAL 29 Fire zoning. Has anyone had experience with this type of zoning and how much…

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OZM888
May 10, 2024 2:06 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
8 May 2024

Downpipe Compliance - general discussion

Downpipe Compliance - general discussion
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

I have never seen one stated but the National Construction Code (NCC) defines "drainage" to mean "any sanitary drainage, liquid trade waste drainage or stormwater drainage…

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SaveH2O
May 08, 2024 7:49 pm
SaveH2O
RenoBel
RenoBel
27 April 2024

Waterproofing

Waterproofing

Do I need to waterproof behind a standard toilet? I will do the floor but do I need to go up the wall behind the actual pan aswell?

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RenoBel
Apr 27, 2024 12:37 pm
Dan Mil
Dan Mil
23 April 2024

Kaplan Homes Non Compliant & Substandard Workmanship

Kaplan Homes Non Compliant & Substandard Workmanship

Hi, yes, we have the report. The builder has rectified the items on the report and we’re moving forward with the build. Thanks for reaching out

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Dan Mil
Apr 23, 2024 1:19 pm

Is this acceptable in a new house build. Floors where installed by builder. Already chips in board and skirting is not flush

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FloorzHmm
Apr 22, 2024 2:34 pm

When my house was built (over 7 years ago), the post brackets were done to allow for concrete porch, but they didn’t allow for the planned stone paving. I’m finally…

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Chippies_Kid
Apr 13, 2024 12:40 pm
on3_cool
on3_cool
5 April 2024

Fence boundary - New Lot

Fence boundary - New Lot

Hi everyone, My lot has just been titled and during the settlement we found that the rear pegs were not visible. We requested for a re-establishment and pegging plan…

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on3_cool
Apr 05, 2024 9:59 pm
Smeltitdeltit
Smeltitdeltit
27 March 2024

Sarking for garage roof

Sarking for garage roof

Hi all I’m in VIC and had some storm damage in my garage a month ago. Gutter found not fit for purpose. Insurance company saying the guttering and flashing to be fixed…

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Smeltitdeltit
Mar 27, 2024 2:36 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
13 March 2024

Concrete slab

Concrete slab

is this for a residential dwelling or a shed? If its for a dwelling, its out of tolerance and a "mistakes happen" isnt a good enough excuse to just move on.

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ponzutwo
Mar 13, 2024 1:01 pm
Choko94
Choko94
7 March 2024

Framing timber size needed for a double wall system in non-l

Framing timber size needed for a double wall system in non-l

Long story short, a toilet room is going to back onto our main bedroom and I want to make it close to soundproof. Im going to build two frames (pretty much a room within a…

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Choko94
Mar 07, 2024 6:25 am
building-expert
building-expert
4 March 2024

Calculating slab height using RLs

Calculating slab height using RLs
1, 2, 3

You should get a good building consultant to help you manage the dispute

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building-expert
Mar 04, 2024 1:22 pm
building-expert

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