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Superfly1130
Superfly1130
26 May 2020

No caulking in articulation joint behind down pipe

No caulking in articulation joint behind down pipe

Thanks for everyone's input. I will then come back and push the builder to fix it before handover. Thanks so much!

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Superfly1130
May 26, 2020 6:23 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
26 May 2020

Fire Rating A Garage Wall - WA

Fire Rating A Garage Wall - WA

Great, 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…

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StructuralBIMGuy
May 26, 2020 3:14 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
MClark
MClark
12 May 2020

Desperate for Information New Build next door

Desperate for Information New Build next door

Push them hard, try get in contact with their municipal building surveyor. Get him/her to explain to you how they will not be looking into your backyard as you havn't…

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MClark
May 12, 2020 8:19 pm
MClark
Norfolk
Norfolk
11 May 2020

No noggins

No noggins

Salespeople sell, designers design, builders build...

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Norfolk
May 11, 2020 6:33 pm
seutaojiang
seutaojiang
2 May 2020

slab classification?

slab classification?

thank you so much for the info!

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seutaojiang
May 02, 2020 1:55 pm
CF Design
CF Design
1 May 2020

Roof Remodel Flame Zone

Roof Remodel Flame Zone

You 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…

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CF Design
May 01, 2020 1:53 pm
CF Design
CF Design
30 April 2020

Veranda onto brick veneer

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…

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CF Design
Apr 30, 2020 4:08 pm

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…

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CF Design
Apr 30, 2020 1:11 pm
Sweethome46
Sweethome46
29 April 2020

New building

New building

Any one has built with Ridgwater homes.. any suggestions..please

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Sweethome46
Apr 29, 2020 9:07 pm
newontheblock
newontheblock
24 April 2020

Chipped Brick! Worth fixing?

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…

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newontheblock
Apr 24, 2020 9:49 pm
Gaudi
Gaudi
20 April 2020

Rain head overflow question

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:…

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Gaudi
Apr 20, 2020 7:57 am
building-expert
building-expert
12 April 2020

Do plumbers really do this?

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.

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building-expert
Apr 12, 2020 9:13 am
building-expert
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
11 April 2020

Creaking subfloor squeaks

Creaking subfloor squeaks

handymanny 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…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 11, 2020 9:32 am
StructuralBIMGuy

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…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 09, 2020 12:20 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
sweetswisssteel
sweetswisssteel
5 April 2020

Concrete - drainage required

Concrete - drainage required

Don'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.

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sweetswisssteel
Apr 05, 2020 7:05 pm
Stewie D
Stewie D
20 March 2020

The National Construction Code not fit for purpose

The National Construction Code not fit for purpose
1, 2

That is indeed a sobering read SaveH2O. I fear for the ordinary homebuyer when I read articles like that. Obviously some of the big developers have gotten into the ears…

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Stewie D
Mar 20, 2020 11:07 am
Joker
Joker
1 March 2020

Screed minimum thickness

Screed minimum thickness

Go to a retailer who sells multiple screed options,brands,seek better info from them.

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Joker
Mar 01, 2020 7:53 pm
Gaudi
Gaudi
25 February 2020

Sewage point location. South East Melbourne.

Sewage point location. South East Melbourne.

TIE – offset from the title boundary to the property connection point.

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Gaudi
Feb 25, 2020 9:33 pm
Gaudi
Gaudi
25 February 2020

Roof capping joins

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…

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Gaudi
Feb 25, 2020 9:12 pm
Shan_brad
Shan_brad
21 February 2020

Fibre cement cladding

Fibre cement cladding

Hi we have got fibre cement cladding to the fasade ,is it good option ,is fibre cement good

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Shan_brad
Feb 21, 2020 12:11 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
20 February 2020

Storm water

Storm water
1, 2, 3, 4

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…

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SaveH2O
Feb 20, 2020 11:21 pm
SaveH2O

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…

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kingpin
Feb 14, 2020 4:19 pm
kingpin
CF Design
CF Design
10 February 2020

HIA Build Contract without updated plans

HIA Build Contract without updated plans

The 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…

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CF Design
Feb 10, 2020 7:47 pm
CF Design
CF Design
10 February 2020

Difficult draftsperson advice needed

Difficult draftsperson advice needed

FWIW, 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

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CF Design
Feb 10, 2020 4:58 pm
Ghassanzakaria
Ghassanzakaria
9 February 2020

Stria 255 vs axon 133mm

Stria 255 vs axon 133mm

Hello, 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…

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Ghassanzakaria
Feb 09, 2020 3:13 am
Joker
Joker
6 February 2020

New building mortar compliance

New building mortar compliance

Your 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…

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Joker
Feb 06, 2020 8:54 pm
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divo247
Feb 03, 2020 2:55 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…

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AJW
Feb 01, 2020 10:47 am
alexf40
alexf40
25 January 2020

Decking joists splitting

Decking joists splitting

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…

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alexf40
Jan 25, 2020 2:13 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
23 January 2020

Clarification of Corrosion Protection 3.5.1.2 Vol 2

Clarification of Corrosion Protection 3.5.1.2 Vol 2

Hey Nice app..pity they don't show structural components ie, Steel Truss roof frames, Steel roof battens,etc There are a lot of tiled ( 20 tonne) roofs along the coast…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 23, 2020 7:40 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Rhetti
Rhetti
20 January 2020

Storm water path affecting future developement

Storm water path affecting future developement

No problem. That option also works :-)

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Rhetti
Jan 20, 2020 8:06 am
Rhetti
JayB001
JayB001
14 January 2020

electrical switchboard

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…

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JayB001
Jan 14, 2020 7:41 pm
Shan_brad
Shan_brad
25 December 2019

Hebel

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

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Shan_brad
Dec 25, 2019 6:19 pm
RockoWallaby
RockoWallaby
14 December 2019

Question on cable size ataching a generator to house

Question on cable size ataching a generator to house

In hindsight, I don't need to run either the dam pump or shed if the power is out. Not a priority. I think I'll bugger off their 5 core 2.5mm cable and use 3 core 6mm…

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RockoWallaby
Dec 14, 2019 3:36 pm
Jriz
Jriz
12 December 2019

Masonite Packers used externally

Masonite Packers used externally

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…

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Jriz
Dec 12, 2019 8:29 pm
building-expert
building-expert
9 December 2019

Raising height of brick wall using existing footings

Raising height of brick wall using existing footings

In Victoria retaining walls up to 1M high are exempted from building permit under schedule 8 of the Building Regulations

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building-expert
Dec 09, 2019 5:58 pm
building-expert
Herc130J
Herc130J
8 December 2019

Concreting the sides of the house

Concreting the sides of the house

Hi, 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…

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Herc130J
Dec 08, 2019 4:01 pm
Charli2019
Charli2019
29 November 2019

Retrospective shed/dwelling

Retrospective shed/dwelling

Thanks. 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…

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Charli2019
Nov 29, 2019 10:41 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
28 November 2019

Granny flat Blacktown council (private open space) ?

Granny flat Blacktown council (private open space) ?

I am having the same problem with a small development I can't be bothered fighting it at the WA state administrative tribunal (SAT) I don't have the time and money to…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 28, 2019 9:03 am
StructuralBIMGuy
building-expert
building-expert
26 November 2019

Mortar test cost?

Mortar test cost?

Last time my client had the mortar lab tested it was $450

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building-expert
Nov 26, 2019 10:30 pm
building-expert
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
18 November 2019

Questions re: Drainage and Slab on KDR

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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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 18, 2019 4:25 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Harts
Harts
10 November 2019

Building Occupancy & LPOD

Building Occupancy & LPOD

Yes, I am in Victoria. It's been a nightmare trying to get those responsible for my home to come to the party. Three Engineers for each of the parties have inspected my…

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Harts
Nov 10, 2019 10:24 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
30 October 2019

Record Class Actions Drives up Costs

Record Class Actions Drives up Costs

Australia's lax regulations sees record number of Foreign Legal firms take on Billion Dollar Class action Honey pots Licensing, Insurance and regulation costs all set to skyrocket

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StructuralBIMGuy
Oct 30, 2019 9:49 am
StructuralBIMGuy

Hi Dunstar Welcome to the forum Here in WA Floor ratios exclude, Decks, Balconies, basements,lifts, Roof top terraces,etc, Though overlooking and height restrictions maybe…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Oct 27, 2019 10:08 am
StructuralBIMGuy
wood bang
wood bang
19 October 2019

Look for quality Building Consultants

Look for quality Building Consultants

Some of the so called experts that I came up against over the years in court are just guns for hire, they will right anything as a defect or not a defect.

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wood bang
Oct 19, 2019 2:56 pm
wood bang
ryno
ryno
17 October 2019

Importd entrance door regulations

Importd entrance door regulations

Hello, I am looking to bring an entrance door with us when we relocate from Europe to Adelaide next year and fit it to our new build. I am struggling to find any relevant…

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ryno
Oct 17, 2019 2:24 am
itsme1111
itsme1111
16 October 2019

Downpipes not plumbed into ground/stormwater

Downpipes not plumbed into ground/stormwater

Thankyou so much, as far I can see they aren’t causing nuisance to anyone, they run the water maybe 1 metre along the driveway where the rainfall runs anyway into the…

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itsme1111
Oct 16, 2019 9:31 am
SMcphee
SMcphee
8 October 2019

New house slab work quality in doubt

New house slab work quality in doubt

Thanks, you quite right, the right side is an open plan. I can sleep now. Much appreciated and thanks again !!!

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SMcphee
Oct 08, 2019 6:40 pm

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…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Sep 25, 2019 3:43 pm
StructuralBIMGuy

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