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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. 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… emmabJan 20, 2025 8:08 pm emmabJan 18, 2025 10:58 am Max Balustrading Spacings125mm measured at an angle ie a 125mm sphere fitting through AFAIK.
get them to show you where they got it from Pulse replied 28 December 2024 ago PulseDec 28, 2024 5:49 pm 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… 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… Building Code of Australia 1988 editionFrom 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… LVL Installation
Thanks for the answers anyway. Will find someone from the area. frozo replied 9 December 2024 ago frozoDec 09, 2024 5:39 pm Brickwork questionsThat 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… Gold Coast Roof Top SolarNo 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… Bathroom waterstop requirementsYou 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… Liability ElectrianJust 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… Rwastall started a topic 26 November 2024 ago Post #2
There is a gap between the sliding door and the slab, should I be concerned by this? floor levelling techniqueI 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… awit started a topic 12 October 2024 ago Practical completion queryHi 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… Bandep started a topic 2 September 2024 ago 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… Frame exposed to weather for 6 months
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… Damp CourseThanks. 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… 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.… Trench next to concrete slab / foundationMake 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… Slab on uncontrolled fillThis is why I come here…. Excellent advice , love option 5 which is what I’m going to look into.
Big thank you 🙏 Painter 'allegedly' not sealed wallsHe 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… What to do
Thank you for your time I appreciate it Eyespy replied 30 June 2024 ago 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… oneFSJun 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… BAL 29 fire zone constructionHi 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… OZM888 started a topic 10 May 2024 ago Downpipe Compliance - general discussion
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… WaterproofingDo 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? RenoBel started a topic 27 April 2024 ago Is this acceptable in a new house build. Floors where installed by builder. Already chips in board and skirting is not flush
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… Fence boundary - New LotHi 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… on3_cool started a topic 5 April 2024 ago Sarking for garage roofHi 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… 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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