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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… 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… 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 2019 ago Crumbling slab edges - is this normal?That doesn't look OK at all. If the edges are crumbling what's the rest of the slab going to do when the weight of a house is on top of it.
If it was me I'd be getting… Gravy replied 25 March 2017 ago GravyMar 24, 2017 11:14 pm Water Leak issues
1. As I have already told you, the same check and balance apply whether OB or registered builder, so it is irrelevant.
2. Not an OB fault.
3. Not an OB fault.
4. Not an… qebtel replied 10 January 2017 ago Thin and long Cracks on slabIt's not that the answer is invalid, the response I have provided is based on my own experience where hairline cracks where visible and I was given the same answer 12… Voice_1 replied 13 November 2016 ago Brick IssuesI am no expert but I think it requires some skills to be that bad.
Steel Truss to Timber WallHi NHB
Unfortunately this falls in the grey area of non-compliance so you will be paying a building inspector big buck$ just to tell you that. Alternatively an engineer… Island Bath - Minimum HOB distanceI know what you are saying. My comment was aimed more along the lines of if you are having a bath that close to the wall why not get rid of the small gap between bath and… Foundation Concrete ExposedIf the photo is anything to go by, it looks like your land is slopping towards your neighbour, is that correct?
1. Surely your neighbour will not fill up their land, why… Crumbling Slab - concernedThe exposed edge of the slab looks well compacted without any voids.
The crumbling of the edge of the set down (which will be concealed when… Framing Overhangs SlabAlso looks like they have gouged the bottom plates a bit to get over the post bolts.
I'm no expert but for piece of mind I'd get an Independant inspector.
Crazyk replied 7 July 2014 ago Demolition / footing questionsHi Boosta...where about are you building your house. I'm also doing a demolition and subdivision/build in inner north suburb. I've had my spoil… boosta replied 3 July 2014 ago Building Code AdviceThank you all, I will bring this up with the site supervisor. I should add that the trusses have also been nailed in places from non load bearing… Help, metal edging corrodingRaw aluminium should never come into contact with wet mortar, I think the grout will have a similar composition. Your aluminium would appear to be clear lacquered, I think… ECOECO replied 2 August 2013 ago SA codes for kitchen exhaust fansI was pretty surprised, myself, but verified it with Smeg. They make two cooktops in the 720-750mm size range with the wok burner off set to one side, which is what I… ChrisE replied 4 June 2013 ago Corrosion ProtectionThanks true it may but that is not my issue entirely just the fact that whether we really need it. Why weren't we told earlier when plenty of houses are being built in the… Trees replied 17 February 2013 ago TreesFeb 17, 2013 12:09 pm FHOG - 2011Have you tried calling the authority that administers the FHOG in your state? From the victorian SRO website:
You (or at least one applicant) must occupy… btherl replied 23 September 2011 ago Plumbing specs - Pipe sizesDirect Wholesale is wholesale distributor of quality products, accessories and consumables for the plumbing and electrical trades. B STAR replied 9 September 2011 ago Plastic Mains Water PipesPlastic in our last 3 homes and no problems at all.
Faulty workmanship is evident in ALL types of material and should be addressed at every available opportunity. As an… eyspy replied 1 September 2011 ago eyspySep 01, 2011 10:15 am HELP: fixing vent pipe AFTER plastering?did you take a photo?
tell the site supervisor you are not happy with his apparaent disregard to prompty attend to and fix problems as they arise.
this is not a… Why use bored piers over something else?If your soil is so reactive as you say, even with a slab you would still have needed piers to stabilize it and they would probably have been the same dept and diameter and… Plumbing requirementsHi all, first of all I would like to apologize if I posted a thread into a wrong section. My problem is the following. I am not aware of… Syrus replied 24 January 2011 ago SyrusJan 24, 2011 8:18 pm SA - Gas Heater - Seperation from Window?Gday,
Building in Adelaide but want to allow provision for a gas heater somewhere in the lounge. Can somebody point me in the right direction with the regulations before… Makis started a topic 2 January 2011 ago MakisJan 02, 2011 8:25 am House purchased that has illegal wiringI have thought of the building inspection guy, since he should have atleast notified me that the down lights were covered by insulation - but… AJW replied 3 November 2010 ago PugsJul 01, 2009 10:19 am
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