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Kippers01
Kippers01
3 March 2023

Builder has proposed performance solutions - are these ok?

Builder has proposed performance solutions - are these ok?

The stated principle of the NCC is its a 'performance based' code. There is inbuilt flexibilty to vary from DTS which can be of benefit to homebuyers and builders however…

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Kippers01
Mar 03, 2023 11:33 am
chippy
chippy
4 January 2023

I'm short! Vanity height for a over the counter basin?

I'm short! Vanity height for a over the counter basin?

Thank you very much chippy. How have you found the above counter basin? Have you had any issues regarding maintenance/chipping because of the thin wall? Also, which…

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chippy
Jan 04, 2023 8:32 pm
chippy
building-expert
building-expert
20 October 2022

Ticking, popping, cracking noises in 6 year old townhouse

Ticking, popping, cracking noises in 6 year old townhouse

The kind of noise you report is the kind you will get if you have poorly laid polycarbonate roof, without foam tape on rafters and failing to use roofing screws that drill…

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building-expert
Oct 20, 2022 8:27 pm
building-expert
aussieta
aussieta
5 June 2022

Stump depth - what does this engineering notation mean?

Stump depth - what does this engineering notation mean?

has to resist uplift as well as weight on a windy day could take off like a sail

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aussieta
Jun 05, 2022 7:47 pm
aussieta
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
7 April 2022

Monitoring for gutter overflow - how do I find my 1:20 ARI?

Monitoring for gutter overflow - how do I find my 1:20 ARI?

Eaves gutter compliance is calculated to cope with a 1:20 ARI but gutters can still overflow due to poor design. Spreaders diverting water to the end of a gutter when the…

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SaveH2O
Apr 07, 2022 2:40 am
SaveH2O
ron.a.bathurst
ron.a.bathurst
5 March 2022

DPC and weep hole height

DPC and weep hole height

OK - great to hear that weep holes are a big issue (except when it's your own problem) because we have a problem as well. We have a sunken lounge room on a concrte slab…

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ron.a.bathurst
Mar 05, 2022 10:05 am
bashworth
bashworth
13 January 2022

Framing Clarification

Framing Clarification

I can't see your photos but with prefabricated frames if a mistake has been made the frame can be bigger than the slab and the guys erecting the frame won't alter the…

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bashworth
Jan 13, 2022 8:44 am
bashworth
Inaaya2211
Inaaya2211
30 August 2021

Brick mortar defect

Brick mortar defect
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

I got the same issue in my house and bricklyer blaming acid wash and i belive its bricklyer poverwork

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Inaaya2211
Aug 30, 2021 11:53 pm
Aidanaaron1
Aidanaaron1
6 July 2021

Attaching Stone Cladding to Rendered Brick Wall

Attaching Stone Cladding to Rendered Brick Wall

Hi. Did you ever go ahead with this ? I am in same position I want to put stack stone on my rendered walls and wondered if it’s possible?

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Aidanaaron1
Jul 06, 2021 9:03 pm
caru
caru
29 June 2021

How long do tiles last?

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…

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caru
Jun 29, 2021 11:17 am
iamjase
iamjase
10 June 2021

Water pooling against raft slab

Water pooling against raft slab

Melbourne 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…

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iamjase
Jun 10, 2021 10:02 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
27 March 2021

Freestanding pergola DIY

Freestanding pergola DIY

Hey OwenZhang90 The internet is a wash with fake Renderings and pergolas ( Search the Image) here The problem becomes without certified engineering details 3D Images…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 27, 2021 11:58 am
StructuralBIMGuy
dnaylor
dnaylor
3 February 2021

Engineering for Restumping??

Engineering for Restumping??

Thanks, I have left a message for the council to get some clarity!

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dnaylor
Feb 03, 2021 3:55 pm
Matt Brindley
Matt Brindley
10 January 2021

Metal Roof Noise

Metal Roof Noise

I’m an architect. These steps are for an ordinary metal roof on battens, not an insulated roof panel. I’ve installed the panels on my granny flat and the noise of rain…

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Matt Brindley
Jan 10, 2021 10:26 am
rbalse
rbalse
27 September 2020

Extension slab at ground level

Extension slab at ground level

I am planning a 10m2 ensuite extension to a brick veneer house with existing timber framed floor. However the area of extension has been built up level with the existing…

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rbalse
Sep 27, 2020 4:14 pm
Ben W
Ben W
3 September 2020

frame stage approved but....frame overhangs slab

frame stage approved but....frame overhangs slab

Guide to Standards and Tolerances 4.08 Bottom plates that overhang concrete slabs Bottom plates that are less than 90 mm wide and overhang concrete slabs are…

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Ben W
Sep 03, 2020 7:51 pm
Dean11
Dean11
10 August 2020

Help with defect found via private inspector

Help with defect found via private inspector

Looks to be quite a serious defect and you should have done more to investigate this. You've waited until PCI and took the builders word that it is all compliant when…

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Dean11
Aug 10, 2020 10:03 am
sweetswisssteel
sweetswisssteel
22 July 2020

Protecting your Slab

Protecting your Slab
1 ... 26, 27, 28

Engage a licenced structural landscaper and possibly a plumber first, work out all the finished levels that you will need for the concretor and then pour away. As long as…

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sweetswisssteel
Jul 22, 2020 3:53 pm
Althom
Althom
30 June 2020

neighbours hot water service on my side of the backyard

neighbours hot water service on my side of the backyard

Decidedly weird. Suggest you follow Pulse's suggestion.

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Althom
Jun 30, 2020 11:20 am
Althom
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
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
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
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
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
26 May 2019

Building Regs on an External Door over 1.5m from ground

Building Regs on an External Door over 1.5m from ground

Hi Spida23 Welcome to the forum Does your contract or drawing say "Stairs/Landing By Owner?" Then, occupancy certificates can't be issued until the stairs, balustrade,etc…

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StructuralBIMGuy
May 26, 2019 4:47 am
StructuralBIMGuy
insider
insider
9 January 2019

Edge beam on rolled fill?

Edge beam on rolled fill?

Yes this is in AS2870-2011 6.4.2 to be compacted with repeated rolling of an excavator or similar and in 150mm layers if not sand

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insider
Jan 09, 2019 7:32 am
insider
insider
insider
20 November 2018

Plumbing query / standard

Plumbing query / standard

Yes it will cause slab heave,that is not good enough. Looks like you are in Rockbank,Melton or Cobblebank?

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insider
Nov 20, 2018 6:41 pm
insider
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
8 November 2018

Downpipe compliance question- rainwater tank

Downpipe compliance question- rainwater tank

The requirement and regulations for rainwater tanks varies between states and even regions within States. The 2,000 L tank servicing a minimum 50 sq m roof catchment area…

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SaveH2O
Nov 08, 2018 7:04 am
SaveH2O
Andrew69
Andrew69
3 November 2018

Builder refusing to give OP

Builder refusing to give OP

Mate, you need an experienced Construction Law specialist.

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Andrew69
Nov 03, 2018 9:46 am
kathysangel
kathysangel
19 September 2018

Brick work VBA standard?

Brick work VBA standard?

no you tell them to fix it they went against plan they have to follow engineers plans your paying them there not paying you speak to someone from VBA or council they will…

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kathysangel
Sep 19, 2018 6:34 pm
pEast
pEast
12 September 2018

Surveyors role

Surveyors role

Thanks StructuralBIMGuy - your feedback is very much appreciated regarding this. Will post once my I show it to my inspector on PCI day.

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pEast
Sep 12, 2018 9:35 am
jazzaddict
jazzaddict
5 September 2018

Stay away from James Hardie - hardiewrap

Stay away from James Hardie - hardiewrap

We had many issues with James Hardie - hardiewrap - so I'd recommend that people stay away from hardiewrap for the following reasons:: James…

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jazzaddict
Sep 05, 2018 7:41 pm
Gaudi
Gaudi
30 August 2018

Garage skirting - standards?

Garage skirting - standards?

My skirting is raised off the garage floor a little. Had never considered it might be raised for a reason. I have thought about caulking between skirting and slab, as the…

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Gaudi
Aug 30, 2018 9:49 pm
kathysangel
kathysangel
27 August 2018

Brick work around windows

Brick work around windows

also your house is suppose to be the same as the display home dont except this

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kathysangel
Aug 27, 2018 2:33 am
kathysangel
kathysangel
7 August 2018

My brick work so bad

My brick work so bad

So your advising to get a building surveyor as all my bricks are chipped and different colours and not the same size bricks

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kathysangel
Aug 07, 2018 2:58 am
Gaudi
Gaudi
16 June 2018

Concrete path tilted (Metricon build)

Concrete path tilted (Metricon build)

Sorry for misunderstanding. Nice to hear that the builder had already graded the ground away from your foundation before tiling. The brickwork and mortar…

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Gaudi
Jun 16, 2018 3:32 pm
Gaudi
Gaudi
30 May 2018

Issues with property inspection

Issues with property inspection
1, 2

I know they destroyed my house had to have my bricks all pulled down on back wall and side walls mines a mess side wall is warped they had to remove all the red bricks…

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Gaudi
May 30, 2018 11:38 pm
Tips
Tips
17 May 2018

Inspections and HIA Contract

Inspections and HIA Contract

Thank you.

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Tips
May 17, 2018 9:39 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
24 April 2018

Slab, should I be worried?

Slab, should I be worried?

Simonsss Thanks for the photos, Yes you should be concerned The Steel frame overhang needs to be properly supported because The frame is more than likely to be load…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 24, 2018 9:28 am
StructuralBIMGuy
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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 10, 2018 12:33 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
5 April 2018

Should I be concerned?

Should I be concerned?

Hi Jennifer18 That is absolute nonsense..get a local engineer to inspect the structurals, check the codes & do the calcs, Lodge a complaint with your Building Commission…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 05, 2018 9:04 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
5 April 2018

Crumbling slab edges

Crumbling slab edges

Hi Jennifer18 No It's not normal.. and yes you should be concerned If you're looking for advice please put up better photos and more info Here are some tips 1.The photos…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Apr 05, 2018 8:53 am
StructuralBIMGuy
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NewJourney
Mar 19, 2018 3:58 pm
tonkatsu
tonkatsu
27 February 2018

Sealing the gap between slab and path around the house

Sealing the gap between slab and path around the house

Hi, sorry for bringing up an old thread, but I have the same question as the OP. I see that everyone highly recommends having concrete paving installed around a new house…

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tonkatsu
Feb 27, 2018 1:59 pm
brokenstick
brokenstick
6 February 2018

"Approximate measurements" in contract

"Approximate measurements" in contract

Hi, I am about to sign a building contract. The builder has a clause in their contract that says "All dimensions are approximate". They say it is to stop people measuring…

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brokenstick
Feb 06, 2018 8:54 am
brokenstick
Joker
Joker
15 January 2018

VCAT - experiences with significant foundation problems

VCAT - experiences with significant foundation problems
1, 2

Some good news t parsons, hang in there, got to say, since councils don't handle all aspects of building, quality control has dived, so much time goes by in these…

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Joker
Jan 15, 2018 12:47 pm
AJW
AJW
27 December 2017

Gas Bollards

Gas Bollards

My place I don't have bollards, instead I have this wonderful looking thing. I think it was installed by AGL when they did the meter, either way it didn't cost me a cent.

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AJW
Dec 27, 2017 3:45 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
16 October 2017

Australian standards..

Australian standards..

There a hierarchy of standards and he's probably picked on one of the less important ones & what you will find is that the builders and Subcontractors don't even have…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Oct 16, 2017 9:26 am
StructuralBIMGuy
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
14 September 2017

Independent building inspector

Independent building inspector

The VBA is an acronym for the Victorian Building Authority although my friend Anna Gram insisted the acronym was my acorn. That's not all.

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SaveH2O
Sep 14, 2017 11:05 am
SaveH2O
Agile Approvals
Agile Approvals
14 September 2017

Height of concrete pathway's effect on termite protection

Height of concrete pathway's effect on termite protection

Some physical termite sheet/barrier products can double function as the damp proof course for the wall (e.g. Homeguard). Don't forget your primary damp proof membrane is…

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Agile Approvals
Sep 14, 2017 4:13 am

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