Building Standards; Getting It Right!

Perth Builder

19 April 2010

Brick work help

Structurally unsound, make a complaint

Perth Builder

19 April 2010

Brick Mortar

The 6 sand ratio is a compromise between elasticity and compression strength, to allow for movement, less than 6 will reduce the ability to take up movement. Lime is added…

Perth Builder

19 April 2010

Anyone used BRIKMAKER bricks.

check the specification for compressive strengths and compare the difference

Perth Builder

20 April 2010

Illegally built house onto existing wall

I think once all avenues have been exhaused, you simply need to give public notice of your intentions and seek objections, by a news paper advert and posing a sign, the…

Oceanus2

23 April 2010

Drafting error on raked ceiling/misaligned b'head with pics

zaphod

25 April 2010

ANY BRICKIES OUT THERE....HELP!!

The quickest way to fix this problem is the grinder. This is what they did to our house when brick units were too close, they just grind the front of the bricks a bit and…

Deemaree

26 April 2010

Is it normal for bricks to complete within 3 days?

Our last house was bricked in about that time frame-and it was still standing when we sold it after 5 years (late last year)!

kid81

27 April 2010

How many building codes are there for roofing?

1 - M12 bolts are nothing too special. just a particular strength bolt. Sounds to me like you are in a coastal, high sea level of very open plain area as these…

McKinnon

5 May 2010

SWIMMING POOL

I am building a new house but cannot afford the pool now. I went with stumps for flooring but told the engineer I would like a pool in the future to back right up to the…

ausdesign

5 May 2010

Spray for termites and weeds?

No

PeterH

11 May 2010

6x6m garage frames (timber)

Thanks for all your replies guys. I've emailed the plans to the inspector to get his thoughts on them and we'll see what happens from there. I've also been looking at…

Deemaree

19 May 2010

Colourbond post supports? Doesnt seem right....

I would assume that a concrete pad will be done underneath them before any bricking-just confirm this with your builder. You have photos as proof if there are any problems…

reddyva

31 May 2010

Min Distance Between Fence, Bricks & Eaves at Blacktown coun

Guys, Need Information from guys who has their plans approved... We are building a SIngle storey house at the ponds as we have a narrow fronatge just want to check the Min…

boostdef

6 June 2010

Deck Regulations in Queensland

I too am seeking regulations on a raised deck in the ipswich area. If I find anything I will sure let you know Until then, ill keep on searching

cwoern

7 June 2010

Brickwork ok?

Thanks for all hints and advices. The downpipe was unfortunately not installed in a way to cover that. I talked to a bricklayer (German, 25 years experience there but…

Dylan

7 June 2010

Certificates of Electrical Safety in VIC (new built home)

Yes you should receive that at handover along with the plumbers and also termite protection certificates

foc1

8 June 2010

Is it ok to plaster before brickwork?

Dont forget about vandalism, I suspect an OPEN house would be inviting to young vandals....

pink2010

8 June 2010

Building to Land ratio permitted in Waneroo Shire Perth

Hey Fozzie Shire of Wanneroo covers a few areas. It depends on whether the block is zoned R20 or R40. R20 blocks are normally bigger, and your house can take up a maximum…

boostdef

10 June 2010

Building Permit for Raised Deck with roof

Thanks for clearing that up Dennis! Appreciate it mate Ok so I have spoken to the council and need to lodge some plans and engineering calcs. I remember using a design…

Casa2

15 June 2010

Do these expansion joints look ok to you?

Looking at the first two photos, things don't look all that bad. chances are after they put in the sealing compound the perps (vertical bits) will be concealed. The third…

d3p

15 June 2010

Is this the right Standard? Porch bricks, slab and pipes

hey thanks little misses... yeah the stuff ! hhehehehe apparently, the ss told me, they will fill gaps with silicone.... at later stage... so let's see how it goes. ss…

cwoern

20 June 2010

What does "Match C/B Stone" mean?

Thanks, couldn't find…

Tinks

22 June 2010

House not build square Help!!

We are at enclosed stage. Solilcitor has docs going back and forth but the builder is lying is arse off. I will go to QCAT if I need to. Do you recommend anything.

chrisandkate

24 June 2010

window set back from boundry?

Thanks room4acubby, I'll take it up with my builder. The current design has them deleting the eave over the window only, which looks stupid on the plan, and I'm sure even…

DAQ3030

28 June 2010

Complicated: renos not approved looking for advice

Hi - that is really tough ... here are my non-lawyer thoughts: We recently purchased a house that had a development application and it is still valid however the owners…

DAQ3030

30 June 2010

Getting stairs right ...

Thanks for these measurements - problem is now solved!!!!

Mark

2 July 2010

how do I improve low water pressure?

Hey guys the issue with this you need to take out the water saving device inside the tap. I never understood why bath taps need to have this device installed as in the end…

room4acubby

4 July 2010

What constitutes 'Beginning of Construction'???

Unfortunately I can't give you a concrete answer to this, however their may be some or my…

misskittyfantastico

4 July 2010

When can I move in?

Hi We're about to embark on owner building a weekender with very few funds. We're planning on building to lock-up initially, then gradually, as…

digamma

19 July 2010

Piggy back Air conditioners

My whole house has split systems and only 2 circuit breakers for 6 a/c units. No idea bout the wiring, but by your own admission, you used a reputable a/c installer. Trust…

kyton

22 July 2010

Cancelling your building contract....has anyone done it?

We cancelled ours but that was because our builder was going bankrupt. We were lucky that the home was 90-95% completed when we started hearing whispers. We spoke to one…

cherub

26 July 2010

Shadow line cornicing on a curved wall.

Shadow line can be done on a curve, the profile has to be cut and formed.

TDS

27 July 2010

Top hat batten specs

Hi all can anyone help me at all I am building a shed and am having alot of trouble finding the spec for top hat batten I would like to know the max…

SteveH

2 August 2010

Plumbing - Water meter to house

300mm is specified for several reasons, including electrical conductivity with earth. Copper mains water feeds are still used in Australia as a primary earth inconjunction…

Hyper

6 August 2010

Fireplace Flue: best type of flashing for Colorbond roof?

We've just had the triple flue installed for our inbuilt wood heater for our new home. We paid extra to the fireplace supplier to have a Dektite flashing around the flue…

eli

9 August 2010

lintel support for cavity in the brickwall

Thanks for the reply. I am chasing the plumber to provide me with a plumbing compliance certificate. The cavity is at the bottom of the wall, and there are about 15 rows…

shags_j

12 August 2010

Decking poorly done - Posts directly into ground

Thanks Cherub.

Timm

17 August 2010

Gap between slab and brickwork?

Are you talking about a 3/4cm gap between the edge of slap and the start of the edge of the brick? It isn't normal to such large spacing between the edge of slab and…

Casa2

17 August 2010

Tradie GST discount for no reciept?

Often tradesmen will verbally quote a price to me and I think it's final..then when theyre finished they ask for plus gst. Is this OK if it's not…

Jason1

19 August 2010

Storm water connections

Giday, Looking for some guidance please. We just built a great home on Logan City Council, Underwood, Brisbane. We are having problems with drainage due to all…

joles

19 August 2010

Brick joints - is this okay??

Don't worry about it. They have to come and put some coloured silicony type stuff (technical term) over the foam. Any foam…

cous1981

23 August 2010

Mains & Recycled Water Outlets

Thanks b0b555. There does not seem to be any reason why they HAVE to be there. I have checked with our estate manager about estate regulations, I have checked with our…

PatD

24 August 2010

Building Permit requirements - small extension - VIC

Hi all, thanks for all the info. I had a chat to a guy in the council, he was very helpful and suggested I come in to see him with rough sketches etc (i.e. sketches done…

kallu007

24 August 2010

Builders contract specs Vs Standards & Tolerances guide

I have seen same clause in my docs. I showed that to Consumer Affairs personnel to inquire the implications. As per them, the builder can write anything, but the Aus…

ausdesign

29 August 2010

Eave board vibrates/ makes noise in high wind

If it's on a brick veneer construction with the eave sheet sitting on the brick then it could be at that point due to lack of fixing to trimmers. In any case it sounds…

AJW

30 August 2010

Standards for gaps between shower screen frames

Hello, I have just moved into a new property and have a straight shower screen which is a frameless pivot hinge shower door with…

Lex

6 September 2010

MOULD HELP!!!!!

I wonder what are their Terms and Conditions and if they have any disclaimers

Team PD

10 September 2010

Roof not complete - what are our rights?

Hi there, I'm currently building with PD. We have almost reached lockup stage, with the roof almost complete, bricks completed and the doors and…

Dove

13 September 2010

Roof Insulation missing???

I suggest that the builder should install the roof insulation.