Building Standards; Getting It Right!
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Framing stage concerns, advice please
2. Is it the right procedure to start some brick work while roof truss still not complete?
3. See the brick work at garage area, is it normal… AJW replied 20 August 2011 ago earthing / grounding of steel frame houseOur friend is an electrical engineer who specialises in earthing so our steel frame house is earthed everywhere! As E1109 mentions we have our reinforcing mesh in the… indidi replied 24 August 2011 ago Plastic Mains Water PipesPlastic in our last 3 homes and no problems at all.
Faulty workmanship is evident in ALL types of material and should be addressed at every available opportunity. As an… eyspy replied 1 September 2011 ago eyspySep 01, 2011 11:15 am Plumbing specs - Pipe sizesDirect Wholesale is wholesale distributor of quality products, accessories and consumables for the plumbing and electrical trades. B STAR replied 9 September 2011 ago FHOG - 2011Have you tried calling the authority that administers the FHOG in your state? From the victorian SRO website:
You (or at least one applicant) must occupy… btherl replied 23 September 2011 ago Induction Cooktop CablesB Star,
Am slightly concerned about certificate and don't want to risk it, so will pay him out for his work to date.
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Single Story… pales started a topic 20 October 2011 ago palesOct 20, 2011 12:05 pm ** bricklaying??Thanks abrickspecialist, when I spoke to the Construction Manager and SS, I recall they did mention rain, so what you mention is most likely. Appreciate the links and… KAN replied 28 October 2011 ago Casa2Nov 01, 2011 10:42 pm 100mm sewer pipesThanks,
Builder is having a meeting with their people on Tuesday to discuss options, i spoke with plumbing commission said i should def have it fixed as there should have… Electrical QuestionHello,
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I have actually came across this once.. i was totally shocked to see it.. but im afraid it is legal!
It is not a practice that i would support and i frown upon… Seeking building code for a deck....stoped by bunnings today to pick up this book but sold out and he said he wasnt sure they would still stock it. ..might have to buy it on line AE86 replied 21 February 2012 ago FLOOR LEVELS FOR ROOMS OFF GARAGEMany designers will adjust the garage floor height to fit with the contour of the site to keep the access height at the roller door as near to ground level as practical as… Box Gutter and leaking houseA large issue with box gutters is reactivity and peoples lack of understanding. Check that they have used zinc screws if it is a zinc gutter, or gal with gal. Also ask how… Downpipes and the final finish ...Thanks all ... this was all sorted last year.
The bigger pipes were dropped below ground level like the rest of the house. There is a rubber ring/seal around the… ESB replied 24 March 2012 ago Workmanship in building contractHi all
The most important piece of legislation that controls building workmanship standards in Victoria is Domestic Contracts Building Act 1995- section 8 -implied… Brick work under window sillsI'd be annoyed about it tbh. I don't think it would've been that much more effort to put it in the middle or two smaller ones on each end. If it was even required in the… Cross nailing of roof trusses?Yes they should be and depending on where you are ( wind loadings ) and what the structural engineer comes up with, probably tie-downs every second one as well.
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