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Material Substitution is a major issue for home Builders
the code requirements & certification laws are lax and haven't kept up with the issue of EPS
I believe… window sill crack
Thanks Chippy, yes I was referring to the side of the window, the reveal. Apology I got the terminology mixed up. volmix replied 22 January 2019 ago Nail popsI understand your concerns re: patch painting.
My builders were champs at this.
Patch painted gloss doors too and seemed surprised I was not pleased.
My ceiling paint is… Gaudi replied 20 January 2019 ago GaudiJan 20, 2019 7:27 pm GaudiJan 17, 2019 11:52 pm Edge beam on rolled fill?
Yes this is in AS2870-2011 6.4.2 to be compacted with repeated rolling of an excavator or similar and in 150mm layers if not sand Hi
After some advice please.
These weeping holes/ventilation ‘vents’ are under fully enclosed decking. They are about 10 cm in length (except… Mortar defect?
Thanks for the reply! In NSW it's seven years but the builder says this is not structural. SKND10 replied 28 December 2018 ago Tolerance for the footingsThere is no saving, just shortcut for the lazy concreter, there is no excuse for not following approved drawings and poor workmanship. Bricks colour variationsGet them replaced they did mine there noticeable but the brickies done a great job bricking your house just ask them to remove the discoloured bricks
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Yes it will cause slab heave,that is not good enough. Looks like you are in Rockbank,Melton or Cobblebank? insider replied 20 November 2018 ago GaudiNov 19, 2018 10:02 pm Tim65Oct 17, 2018 8:31 am Tim65Oct 10, 2018 5:56 am Balcony RepairsI live in a free standing townhouse with a balcony which is joined to the side wall of the building.The render is cracked and swollen and needs repairing.Is the balcony… Weir started a topic 2 October 2018 ago WeirOct 02, 2018 11:04 pm Brickworkozcargod8
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If you don't have your engineering Drawings I suggest you get a copy of them, refer to the Masonry section in the Engineering notes.Check… Can I sue my builder ?can you sue =yes
can you win =maybe
will it cost more that its worth =definitely
post a photo of the whole area please
hot pipe is not insulated so maybe an avenue… Brick work VBA standard?no you tell them to fix it they went against plan they have to follow engineers plans your paying them there not paying you speak to someone from VBA or council they will… Surveyors role
Thanks StructuralBIMGuy - your feedback is very much appreciated regarding this. Will post once my I show it to my inspector on PCI day. pEast replied 12 September 2018 ago pEastSep 12, 2018 8:35 am Builder Dispute
The builder advised that by us receiving the final occupation certificate, this indicates that the balcony meets regulations.
I can't see anything in the report… Cellco replied 31 August 2018 ago Garage skirting - standards?My skirting is raised off the garage floor a little. Had never considered it might be raised for a reason. I have thought about caulking between skirting and slab, as the… Gaudi replied 30 August 2018 ago GaudiAug 30, 2018 8:49 pm Minimum height for garage opening. I had a look through the BCA and didn't find anything other than 2100mm in clause 3.8.2.2(d), as you've already found.
I'd suggest that you ask whoever is telling you… iTool replied 28 August 2018 ago iToolAug 28, 2018 10:08 pm What does ④ in MPG10 ④ and (s) in AS/NZS 1748 / (s) means ?
Dan17Aug 13, 2018 3:35 pm So your advising to get a building surveyor as all my bricks are chipped and different colours and not the same size bricks
Render and Termite BarrierThanks for that! If the barrier line below the weepholes can be covered what is it actually meant to do? vn88 replied 27 July 2018 ago 60mm Overhang On Bricks?
I know they destroyed my house had to have my bricks all pulled down on back wall and side walls mines a mess side wall is warped they had to remove all the red bricks… Weep hole helpI mean A weep, a weep hole, or a weep-brick is a small opening that allows water to drain from within an assembly. Weeps are… Raising the heightHi team,
Need some advise on the below -
Background - Purchased the property few years back, where the previous owner had converted the garrage to a bedroom.… kani started a topic 5 July 2018 ago Concrete path tilted (Metricon build)
Sorry for misunderstanding. Nice to hear that the builder had already graded the ground away from your foundation before tiling.
The brickwork and mortar… Gaudi replied 16 June 2018 ago GaudiJun 16, 2018 2:32 pm Hi ezy welcome to the forum
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I know they destroyed my house had to have my bricks all pulled down on back wall and side walls mines a mess side wall is warped they had to remove all the red bricks… Gaudi replied 30 May 2018 ago GaudiMay 30, 2018 10:38 pm Leaking Balcony
Not supposed to be chipboard but I have seen it many times. Dark colour around concrete crackThat's just water that's stuck in the cracks coming up the concrete. It is normal. You can see the same darker patches around the grate and the corners.You have the… redfox replied 21 May 2018 ago
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