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Tonyap
Tonyap
28 August

Tiling Standards

Tiling Standards

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Tonyap
Aug 28, 2024 11:48 am

Hi everyone, I’ve run into a problem. It’s in relation to the setting of FFLs of floors (interior and exterior) and the FSL of the driveway at the point of…

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kitdoctor
Aug 27, 2024 3:20 pm
Utilitarian
Utilitarian
24 August

Frame exposed to weather for 6 months

Frame exposed to weather for 6 months
1, 2

We pointed it out to certifier at frame stage inspection and he directed builder to engage mold cleaners to clean off mold before gyprock, seem to have come off and we…

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Utilitarian
Aug 24, 2024 9:17 am
colleenc
colleenc
23 August

Damp Course

Damp Course

Thanks. Previous owners built up so membrane is flush with paving. 2 differing opinions and a lot of money between each option, so while we're prepared to pay to get it…

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colleenc
Aug 23, 2024 3:21 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
18 August

Building Code of Australia 1988 edition

Building Code of Australia 1988 edition

Unfortunately, the waybackmachine didn't commence archiving websites until 1996. There are alternatives to the waybackmachine but it is a non…

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SaveH2O
Aug 18, 2024 10:17 am
SaveH2O
switchboard
switchboard
10 August

electrical switchboard

electrical switchboard

According to AS3000 the maximum height of the toggle of a circuit breaker is 2m from the ground. So if it is 2.04 to the top of the switchboard it’s going to be fine.…

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switchboard
Aug 10, 2024 9:48 pm
chippy
chippy
9 August

Fence dispute - zero allotment boundry wall

Fence dispute - zero allotment boundry wall

It is the neighbours builders responsibility to remove and then make good the fence. It's not your responsibility. Builders do it all the time and are used to handling…

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chippy
Aug 09, 2024 10:44 am
chippy
Ergo
Ergo
6 August

E-D, (P) soil, recommended footing

E-D, (P) soil, recommended footing

Unfortunately, I don't have it. Will try to find out.

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Ergo
Aug 06, 2024 1:09 pm
Ergo
Edea24
Edea24
3 August

Building Superintendent/Independent Project Manager

Building Superintendent/Independent Project Manager

Hi All, we’re in Melbourne and not sure how to go about finding a reputable site superintendent/indep project manager for an extension. Would appreciate recommendations…

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Edea24
Aug 03, 2024 8:56 am
Eng. B A
Eng. B A
22 July

Trench next to concrete slab / foundation

Trench next to concrete slab / foundation

Make sure you don’t dig below footing base level, so you don’t undermine your foundation. Also the backfilling of trench need to allow for stormwater to drain away…

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Eng. B A
Jul 22, 2024 2:21 pm
setsquare
setsquare
21 July

3m protected tree setback CDC tree protection measures

3m protected tree setback CDC tree protection measures

I found https://treenet.org/resource/tree-prote ... -it-right/ which states if tpz encroachment is greater than 30% then do not proceed. My question then is, is this…

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setsquare
Jul 21, 2024 6:26 am
Brooke1
Brooke1
19 July

Slab on uncontrolled fill

Slab on uncontrolled fill

This is why I come here…. Excellent advice , love option 5 which is what I’m going to look into. Big thank you 🙏

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Brooke1
Jul 19, 2024 5:56 pm

Painter 'allegedly' not sealed walls

Painter 'allegedly' not sealed walls

He may not have sealed walls but I would also check the plastering has been done correctly ie the right mixture as this is an on going problem with white set plaster as…

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silversandspainting
Jul 11, 2024 4:24 pm
Eyespy
Eyespy
30 June

What to do

What to do

Thank you for your time I appreciate it

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Eyespy
Jun 30, 2024 6:34 pm

My partner and I moved into our home at the start of 2021. It was a relatively recent build as the house was only 5 years old at the time. It was owner-built. I did see a…

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oneFS
Jun 07, 2024 11:16 am

Hi everyone, a contractor build a "retaining wall" for me and after 3 months there was a crack. They "repaired" the crack by adding an expansion joint where the crack…

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Train-lhdm
Jun 01, 2024 10:03 am
OZM888
OZM888
10 May

BAL 29 fire zone construction

BAL 29 fire zone construction

Hi everyone Planning a large house extension in New South Wales northern rivers with a BAL 29 Fire zoning. Has anyone had experience with this type of zoning and how much…

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OZM888
May 10, 2024 2:06 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
8 May

Downpipe Compliance - general discussion

Downpipe Compliance - general discussion
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

I have never seen one stated but the National Construction Code (NCC) defines "drainage" to mean "any sanitary drainage, liquid trade waste drainage or stormwater drainage…

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SaveH2O
May 08, 2024 7:49 pm
SaveH2O
RenoBel
RenoBel
27 April

Waterproofing

Waterproofing

Do I need to waterproof behind a standard toilet? I will do the floor but do I need to go up the wall behind the actual pan aswell?

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RenoBel
Apr 27, 2024 12:37 pm
Dan Mil
Dan Mil
23 April

Kaplan Homes Non Compliant & Substandard Workmanship

Kaplan Homes Non Compliant & Substandard Workmanship

Hi, yes, we have the report. The builder has rectified the items on the report and we’re moving forward with the build. Thanks for reaching out

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Dan Mil
Apr 23, 2024 1:19 pm

Is this acceptable in a new house build. Floors where installed by builder. Already chips in board and skirting is not flush

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FloorzHmm
Apr 22, 2024 2:34 pm

When my house was built (over 7 years ago), the post brackets were done to allow for concrete porch, but they didn’t allow for the planned stone paving. I’m finally…

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Chippies_Kid
Apr 13, 2024 12:40 pm
on3_cool
on3_cool
5 April

Fence boundary - New Lot

Fence boundary - New Lot

Hi everyone, My lot has just been titled and during the settlement we found that the rear pegs were not visible. We requested for a re-establishment and pegging plan…

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on3_cool
Apr 05, 2024 9:59 pm

Sarking for garage roof

Sarking for garage roof

Hi all I’m in VIC and had some storm damage in my garage a month ago. Gutter found not fit for purpose. Insurance company saying the guttering and flashing to be fixed…

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Smeltitdeltit
Mar 27, 2024 2:36 pm
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
13 March

Concrete slab

Concrete slab

is this for a residential dwelling or a shed? If its for a dwelling, its out of tolerance and a "mistakes happen" isnt a good enough excuse to just move on.

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ponzutwo
Mar 13, 2024 1:01 pm
Choko94
Choko94
7 March

Framing timber size needed for a double wall system in non-l

Framing timber size needed for a double wall system in non-l

Long story short, a toilet room is going to back onto our main bedroom and I want to make it close to soundproof. Im going to build two frames (pretty much a room within a…

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Choko94
Mar 07, 2024 6:25 am

Calculating slab height using RLs

Calculating slab height using RLs
1, 2, 3

You should get a good building consultant to help you manage the dispute

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building-expert
Mar 04, 2024 1:22 pm
building-expert
Anna Balasz
Anna Balasz
25 February

Framing Questions

Framing Questions

Ok, that's good to know, thank you.

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Anna Balasz
Feb 25, 2024 8:33 pm
Anna Balasz
obiwon
obiwon
31 January

Bench top chipped

Bench top chipped

These can be easily filled and repaired and it doesn't cost them much to do. Id get the builder to do this first and if the repair is not suitable then a replacement is…

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obiwon
Jan 31, 2024 12:50 pm
obiwon

There doesn't look to be any rebate in the slab to prevent water from scooting under the window. AS4654 is the Australian standard to look at/refer to. They have…

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obiwon
Jan 31, 2024 12:47 pm
obiwon
obiwon
obiwon
31 January

Front door issues

Front door issues

AS2047 Section 6 Page 31 speaks to Construction/Tolerances of Windows and external glazed doors in buildings Check also New South Wales Guide to Standards and Tolerances,…

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obiwon
Jan 31, 2024 12:39 pm
obiwon
Mox80
Mox80
15 January

Slim line water tank and strange pipes

Slim line water tank and strange pipes

Thank you for the generous offer. I need to get the plumber out to give me an explanation. As mentioned I haven't seen any rain water discharge from pipes 1& 3. It…

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Mox80
Jan 15, 2024 9:35 pm
ShaunD
ShaunD
14 January

Render finish

Render finish

But they didn't even leave it at one level it goes up and down along the whole front of the house

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ShaunD
Jan 14, 2024 3:48 pm
hotsunnyday
hotsunnyday
13 January

Poorly finished exposed recycled brick boundary wall.

Poorly finished exposed recycled brick boundary wall.

Hi all, My neighbour has built his 15m long garage on our boundary. It was agreed as part of the planning permit that the wall must be in exposed recycled brick. For some…

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hotsunnyday
Jan 13, 2024 6:38 pm
Rfz
Rfz
3 January

Rainwater tanks in BAL FZ

Rainwater tanks in BAL FZ

Thank you it really does, appreciate your response!

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Rfz
Jan 03, 2024 7:31 am
ponzutwo
ponzutwo
12 December 2023

Waterproofing slab edge - is it worth it?

Waterproofing slab edge - is it worth it?

100% replying to a 5 year old post.

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ponzutwo
Dec 12, 2023 7:42 am
Pulse
Pulse
8 December 2023

Electrical - Sub distribution box/lighting automation

Electrical - Sub distribution box/lighting automation

1. optional, you can but normally just use the earth from the main switch board 2. should be enough but the distance determines voltage drop - sparky should work it…

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Pulse
Dec 08, 2023 9:31 pm

Hi, sorry if this is the wrong place - I’m new to the property/building journey (trying to buy my first home) so not sure where/who to go with these sorts of…

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SoManyQs
Dec 01, 2023 2:18 pm
Steve G.
Steve G.
20 November 2023

Piers\Footing poured at same time as slab?

Piers\Footing poured at same time as slab?
1, 2

1.) Edge and slab piers up to 0.4 m in depth may be poured integral with main slab. 2.) Edge and slab piers between 0.4 m and 1.0 m may be poured integral with main slab…

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Steve G.
Nov 20, 2023 6:58 pm
Suzielou
Suzielou
26 October 2023

Queensland ceiling heights - help!

Queensland ceiling heights - help!

We bought a house in 2015 advertised as a 7/2/2, 4br up, 3br down (7br), and to date, it’s a great house. However, we’ve just had it valued and it’s come in as a…

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Suzielou
Oct 26, 2023 5:56 pm
rks
rks
20 October 2023

Deepened Edge Beam Assistance

Deepened Edge Beam Assistance

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rks
Oct 20, 2023 12:19 pm
Ardo
Ardo
22 September 2023

Roof Downpipe connections to drainage

Roof Downpipe connections to drainage

It's all good. You can get both wye piece and the coupling with or without thread. The cost difference is negligible and means the plumber only has to carry the single…

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Ardo
Sep 22, 2023 10:19 am
chippy
chippy
19 May 2023

Finishing standards - advice needed

Finishing standards - advice needed

Don't think they are designed for double brick. WA has a particular way of building and unfortunately that's the way a large amount of sills are finished.

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chippy
May 19, 2023 9:58 pm
chippy

Hi All, We have a fall from road to garage front. But we cannot put a drain/grate because no discharge point put by the builder. Now they complain not enough space for…

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AseDE
May 03, 2023 2:18 pm
alexp79
alexp79
23 March 2023

New building Hebel wall big gap on roof joint

New building Hebel wall big gap on roof joint

Also an expansion joint. It will probably be better to silicon it? What I don't like is that joints between panels are not properly rendered and look ugly.

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alexp79
Mar 23, 2023 11:54 am
Pulse
Pulse
10 March 2023

Slab for retaining wall: advice needed

Slab for retaining wall: advice needed
1, 2

What Chippy said, you’ll spend more time excavating the step which will cost more than the extra 1/2 cube

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Pulse
Mar 10, 2023 1:57 pm
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 10:33 am
4re5
4re5
1 March 2023

Rising Storm Water Pit

Rising Storm Water Pit

Hi, yes you are right. I checked and is not a overflow is just a inspection pit to where my neighbour has his LPD for the stormwater. Regards,

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4re5
Mar 01, 2023 1:22 pm

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