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Overhanging frame bottom plate
Seeking experts advice on this fix my builder has applied for the overhanging frame:
Would this be sufficient structurally?
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I believe that the overflow is more efficient than normal by virtue of the nearby sealed inlet restrictting a vortex forming.
I suggest as a first step you phone… Re-level or restump?Hey homebase Welcome to the forum
Where did you find these restumpers on "Mushroom repair review"? or a google ad for "We sell DIY stumps"
You have every right to be… 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 Driveway DrainageDoes anyone know if there are any provisions under the National Construction Code (or any Australian Standards) that covers the drainage for driveways?
This question is… MelBr started a topic 19 November 2021 ago MelBrNov 19, 2021 5:54 pm Roof over deck is over 3m in heightLong story short we hired a guy who does stratco insulated roofs. we were building a roof over our deck to comply to the exempt development guidelines but with a flyover… Kas83 started a topic 3 November 2021 ago Kas83Nov 03, 2021 9:12 pm Hi all,
I am having an issue with my house in Brisbane. A plumber installed a new drain by cutting into an existing downpipe… Very noisy steel frame house
I recently built a double storey steel frame house, and having exactly same issues. Like in the morning when anyone walks on the floors upstairs that haven’t been… I had bought a house last year . I am the second owner of this house . It is almost 1.5 years old. Recently I found out the gas metre has been placed illegally.. it is one…
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DownpipesYes. You would have the gutter's high point mid way.
The NCC regulations state that a downpipe must not serve more than 12 m of guttering. There is no NCC regulation that… SaveH2O replied 22 September 2021 ago Sub floor for deckHi I am hoping someone might know the regulation in Vic regarding the minimum distance between ground level to bottom of the floor joist for a deck, someone told me it was… Radders started a topic 21 September 2021 ago Retaining Wall doesnt look rightWOW... I would not be happy with that at all. For a news house that takes away ANY appeal that a new house would have.. Fore2 replied 9 September 2021 ago Fore2Sep 09, 2021 8:51 pm Brick mortar defect
I got the same issue in my house and bricklyer blaming acid wash and i belive its bricklyer poverwork DRAINAGE & PLUMBING STANDARDSMay be different where you are, near me it forms part of the requirements for the O.C/Completion of works.
However the builder usually needs to ensure uncontrolled water… Buried Electrical cablejust needs to be 500mm below the ground surface above it, you could surface clip to retaining wall alternatively. masked sure your sparky is happy. Change levels with… Pulse replied 16 August 2021 ago PulseAug 16, 2021 8:10 pm Build on built up blockHi Jessamat Welcome to the forum
I suggest you put an application and engineering into the council for the retaining and fill
This will save you removing it later if it's… AJK1Jul 25, 2021 12:13 pm Building Contract Specifications
We aren't signing on a sketch, we've just used that as a basis for rough quotes, then will get drawings and full quotes.
We have been trying to get quotes for six months… How long do tiles last?tiling - our house is 20 odd years old.
the original tiles were laid by a champ - very2x good
then we decided to renovate - the new tiler though - drummy tiles… caru replied 29 June 2021 ago caruJun 29, 2021 10:17 am Power Cabinet edge of slab. Defect?It's designed like that to sit inside the wall. There are a number of services there.
They have just attached a temporary power box to the run in. Eventually that will… chippy replied 19 June 2021 ago Water pooling against raft slabMelbourne has definitely turned on the weather and after consistent rain all day yesterday, last night I noticed quite a lot of water pooling against the south-facing wall… iamjase started a topic 10 June 2021 ago Zero lot boundary set backif he has concreted up to the boundary this is fine
if he has encroached on your land then no that is not ok 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… Brick mortar seems sandy - test options?Some brick cleaners use incredibly strong acid and high pressure which carries on residual degradation.
Brick cleaners are also supposed to neutralise the acid with acid… Brickwork Vertical align in jointWhen using a private inspector just be careful you are not dragged into a defamation case with a contractor instigated by your private inspector for writing defamatory… GaudiMay 09, 2021 5:19 am Ahd survey cost and reportHi All, just want to ask an advise. We are building in a flood prone area and our builder is charging us 4200 just for ahd survey and report. Is this price reasonable?… aucon08 started a topic 1 May 2021 ago
On curved stairs they need to pick a line dependant on the overall width and then that follows the radius or curve of the stairs. At that point all the risers and…
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