Building Standards; Getting It Right!
WA
Home insurance premiums increase shop aroundI've never been asked by any insurance company to see the engineering details of my house.
Just answer some basic information and then shop around.
Not sure how you intend… chippy replied 11 January 2023 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… TheftAgree with the others - it's just not worth it.
We are having significant issues with a construction site next door, and I would swap places with you, as we have had to… MelBr replied 20 November 2021 ago MelBrNov 20, 2021 6:45 am Here is an example of how to check, measure and log Brick Crack data/details during your site visit
Using the
Please Print, mark-up and use this template along with… Record Class Actions Drives up CostsAustralia's lax regulations sees record number of Foreign Legal firms take on Billion Dollar Class action Honey pots
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Here is an example of how to check, measure and log Concrete pile data/details during your site visit
Using the Range Finder and ,
compare the data with a 3D Bim… Here an accurate and quick way to measure, survey and check room dimensions or coordinates
Using the 3-Plane Green Laser and
Laser Rangefinder
This is the first step… GaudiJul 14, 2019 5:58 pm Slab down inspection defectSparksy
More info required, where are you building, soil conditions?
Check the engineering drawings, Quite often builders will use other edge waterproofing methods
The… Balcony Collapse.. East DoncasterFrom the outside looking in at the deck, from a non building industry person and with balcony collapses in the news, no way in hell would you put 2500_3000kgs extra on… Joker replied 29 December 2017 ago JokerDec 29, 2017 11:47 am That can be improved!
I can't see builder arguing that.
Question about crossoverYou will still need to consider Stormwater within your property
All buildings are required to have roof water directed to approved systems
has on-line forms/apps for… Driveway starting to moveThey should have given you a complete set of Specis, Docs, Engineering Details & Drawings?
Also check with your Council they may also have driveway requirements for… WA New Build Inspections Who to Use?As regards thermal imaging, I imagine the cost would be borne by your clients.
Hi nicjam,
I hope you can see that some people protest loudly when confronted with basic…
Oh, I agree totally Howyagoin. That's the way we have always done it too regardless of the materials used for the walls and floor. I was just quoting what is in the… Driveway modified around meter location!Not sure of the exact measurement but it will fall within that range. Looks like I'll be making a call to the water corp to find out what their standard is Daz_ replied 18 July 2016 ago Grout Sealing
No grout is on the wet side of the waterproofing, so doesn't need to be sealed. Sealing is just to protect the aesthetics of the grout. AJW replied 28 February 2016 ago JoynzFeb 15, 2016 5:37 pm Owner builder Purlin queryHi everyone,
Has anyone here got a good understanding of purlin spans. Our engineer had specified 200 C or Z purlins @ 1.9mm thick. Our spans are between 7.5 to 8.5… idunoFeb 03, 2016 8:59 am Ceiling Joists not dyna bolted?Quite often fixings such as dynabolts, straps, brackets are not delivered, missing, incorrectly used, misplaced etc,etc.
1. I cant see hanger straps?
2. Have the nail… Brick stainsJust been reassured that it gets washed off. Apparently it's very common on the lighter bricks. phew!!
Ceiling joist timbersHi extra_g
You will need a structural engineer to certify the design/drawings, please check with your Local council Building Dept. Brickwork standard
Here's my spin as an engineer providing the roof struts and loads are directly vertical over the walls or in plane
then there shouldn't be an issue with the perps not… Render patching
That's the thing in Perth I reckon. It's not professionals working on… Sanding render before paintingBroken corners and major chips have to be fixed by a renderer, but sometimes painters do it as well.
However, sanding of the render MUST be done by the painter, that is… veseli replied 24 July 2015 ago Quality of Concrete SlabHi Lucy2011
Thanks for putting up the photos
Your slab will need to be repaired correctly, the tyre marks appear to be as a result of
a backhoe mounting the slab when… Handover and final invoicing.If using the Std HIA building contract I draw your attention to the section " List of Defects and Final Payment".
Basically, you are to give the builder a list of all… Crazyk replied 28 April 2015 ago brick wall footingsCalling your engineer is good but you also have to alert your building surveyor
As for the rest of it engineering plans must be followed or the works is defective, there… Roof not built as designed, what do I do?
I would go with building expert's advice. Maybe a builder had executed building plan without your consent. Such Kind of mistake happens very often when you hire different… Ceiling gapNot really a slog Jonoo, the extra cost is well and truly justified. mgilla replied 13 November 2014 ago
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