Building Standards; Getting It Right!
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New exterior stair case Building StandardI've had my new front stairs totally rebuilt on my 1945 Queenslander. It has a landing halfway down, so it's set over 2 levels. It seems pretty good except the bottom… Kaylee11 started a topic 5 July 2020 ago Front Setback unique situationThanks Pulse. Council it's hard to get any response other than standard responses. I guess I will have to signing up with some builder and then go from there. After all… azra replied 1 July 2020 ago azraJul 01, 2020 11:33 am concrete slab level toleranceThe floor slab needs to be perfectly flat for laminated floating floors otherwise they will bend and 'pop' when you walk on them. For tiles it's not so critical. Will it leak? No 99.99999999% of the time these crimps will be fine for the entire service life of the installation......
BUT! Check the manufactures installation for… Hi All,
Have a question regarding a proposed House build we’re planning.
We’re looking to build on a building envelope on a battle axe block, but there’s a Tree… CubbyJun 22, 2020 9:55 pm Fire Rating A Garage Wall - WAGreat, Yep their is far too much red tape and IMO getting worse
AFAIK, The Fastrack method for patios and sheds is for DA approvals
You may still require a Building… No nogginsSalespeople sell, designers design, builders build... Roof Remodel Flame ZoneYou will need to replace/modify the whole roof. Depending on the structure, it won't necessarily be too costly
The issue is that being in a flame zone, each element needs… Veranda onto brick veneer
Nope
Completely depends on the locality and planning scheme.
E.G In Victoria it would only require a planning application if it encroached on a minimum set back or if… The only way to apply the standard in this case would be to measure the distance to the opposing wall (that runs parallel) and check to see if it is out of… New buildingAny one has built with Ridgwater homes.. any suggestions..please Chipped Brick! Worth fixing?
That's good advice mate, thanks. I guess it's not really worth the trouble then replacing one brick I will never see, logically speaking.
I will point it out as you… Rain head overflow question Yes
Thank you so much for that information again Save H20. I am trying to read to learn more about rainhead compliance, accessing AS/NZS 3500.3 this week.
Re:… Gaudi replied 20 April 2020 ago GaudiApr 20, 2020 6:57 am Do plumbers really do this?No plumbers should not do this. It looks like the plumber was missing a rubber seal and improvised with grey duct tape. Creaking subfloor squeakshandymanny
At a glance the joist beams have deflected, possibly undersized ? so refer back to the engineering drawings
Unfortunately no easy fix as they may need to be… 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… Concrete - drainage requiredDon't stress, just get a plumber or a structural landscaper to assess your drainage away from the pathways. Also, monitor for flooding when you have your first decent downpour.
JokerMar 01, 2020 6:53 pm GaudiFeb 25, 2020 8:33 pm Roof capping joins
After some recent posts and my first visible leak with rains today I’ve looked more closely at my roof capping at the front of my home.
Does anyone know what would… Gaudi started a topic 25 February 2020 ago GaudiFeb 25, 2020 8:12 pm Fibre cement claddingHi we have got fibre cement cladding to the fasade ,is it good option ,is fibre cement good
Shan_brad started a topic 21 February 2020 ago Good luck with it all. You are well armed and I hope that rectification doesn't cause too much disruption.
There were posts on another thread on H1 not long ago where a… Hi everyone,
I am building in the Hills Shire Council area and my lot requires a rain garden to be built. Because the property is sloping to the front, the rain garden… HIA Build Contract without updated plansThe contract should reference the latest approved drawing/plan versions.
Whilst it should include a full set of plans it isn't required, so long as the correct version of… Difficult draftsperson advice neededFWIW, I'm more than happy to look over what you have and discuss/advise around your concerns to help out.
Feel free to PM me and we can discuss further if you wish Stria 255 vs axon 133mmHello,
Just wondering if anyone has used James Hardie Stria, 255mm cladding vertically. Any photos?
Were you happy with it?? I'm tossing up between 255mm Stria and 133mm… New building mortar complianceYour mortor mix could be incorrect quantities of sand ,cement or even from heavy rain after soon after been done,either way should not leave it as water can get… Joker replied 6 February 2020 ago JokerFeb 06, 2020 7:54 pm Thanks for the reply.
During the build I was living overseas, hence why hardly and pics and one reason I think I've had so many issues! But a friend of mine took some… Sorry that was a typo. It’s almost a year and a half since installation. The problems started within a year of it being installed. Just having issues with the… electrical switchboard
Thanks Brett, this helps.
Being in Victoria I also email 'Energy Safe Vic'. I wasn't expecting to hear back from them so soon but they replied… JayB001 replied 14 January 2020 ago Hebel Hi
Thank you very much
I like the look of brick veneer look so we told the builder we like brick rather than Hebel
Hi, we are building with Metricon and the external Hebel panels are starting to be installed. I have noticed that the brown Masonite Packers strips that see used… Concreting the sides of the houseHi,
We have been living in our house for just over 1 year and have had nothing but issues with movement and cracking, including bricks cracking and pushes out.
Although we… Herc130J started a topic 8 December 2019 ago Retrospective shed/dwellingThanks. Not yet, I haven’t asked council as we are going through a building certifier and have asked them but they have not got back to me with an answer yet. I think I… Questions re: Drainage and Slab on KDR
And you will only know that when the plans are certified Compliant
There have been a few instances on Homeone where homeowners choose not to go with their builders and…
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