Building Standards; Getting It Right! AU 
Square set cornicesfriend of ours ( pro builder & civil engineer) suggested to do a square set for the bottom of the house and the second level with a normal cornice . his reasoning was; … smcinc replied 8 August 2009 ago Building Standards - Reverse Brick VeneerUpdate
I went and discussed this issue with a building inspector. Although he agreed it looks like I have the building standards on my side, he didn't want to provide an… Maisie replied 24 August 2009 ago Decking - do I need building permit??You wont be allowed to build over the easement. And typically, anything over 10m2 needs a permit also.
I would make sure your 'decking' tradie has a builders license… humble replied 27 May 2013 ago
Very overdue photo to show how the sparkies ducted to the external brick… Eaves, Regulations and the BorderReferring to the BCA 3.8.4.2 says that Natural light must be provided to every habitable room by windows that are not less than 10% of the floor area of that room and are… mrh20 replied 21 September 2009 ago mrh20Sep 21, 2009 3:55 pm Use of recycled water in VictoriaThanks mrh20, I wasn't aware of that. Do you know if it's a plumbing code reg or water company rule.
You're right in that the watersaver switches automatically from tank… mudmap replied 22 September 2009 ago Shared Fence Standards ??Yes, they should of asked your permission, but its just easier to rip it down.
What if you said no. Its too much hassle. My neighbour knew I was building on the… Who does this job?Cheers thanks - turned out is was tiny cracks - not enough to even notice unless you were really looking for them!
Good to know for the future tho!
Cheers OMG replied 20 October 2009 ago METRE BOX IN WAI rang western power today, who told me to ring synergy. I can leave the meter box where it is and self read it all they need to do is be able to come in once a year to… Faulty Brick work to our GarageYep, get Kev or Alex on it asap!! And get it all in writing, eg. even if it's been a while since you talked, just send them a summary email, refer to your conversation ...… Lex replied 16 December 2009 ago Vanity heightvertically challenged is a better way of putting it.
Seems they couldn't stack 'hit that high so they stopped. Ceiling Height (measured to where)Generally you can get away with Bearers protruding but not Joists, again you need to calc the floor space and see if you are with in the tolerance Decking overhang.IF you increase the member size then you can increase your cantilever, without going to the span tables a rule of thumb is 1 3rd the joist span can be cantilevered. building standard for brick work gapsBunga
I would think a split 1/2 brick or 2 would look pretty poor in the first course. Whats the down side to putting too much mud under the… bunga replied 29 December 2009 ago bungaDec 29, 2009 8:38 am Steps - rental propertyhi I know this is 6 motnhs old but could i ask how this all went with Agent and LL? with regards to back steps.
There is a very strong case for OH & S for good reason.
I… peterjt replied 29 December 2009 ago Plumber cutting framesThis is unfortunately what happens with inadequate supervision or contracting in experience labor... thought some time Sh*t just happens.
The… Lex replied 30 December 2009 ago mortar? with picsFor sure, it needs to be to the standard, I was just trying to be the devils advocate, I see it so often the people expect perfection when it just isn't the standard. It… jodgeJan 07, 2010 12:52 am Trusses and ceiling BlocksGyprock can only span 600mm so if your truss spacings are further apart than that, typically there are intermittent timbers (ceiling joists) ran between each truss. Or the… Using roof trusses for storageOccaisionally we have had trusses designed with a beefed up bottom chord so that people can store stuff in the roof space so it is possible to do - but as pointed out… builda replied 19 January 2010 ago Standard for Gas Meter Feed - WAHi,
Does anyone know the standards for the connection from the street gas run to the house gas meter. Our new house that is being built has the gas come in on one side… Hebel productsI would consider using the powerfloor to the upstairs as well that way the floor will match your ground floor in sound and the 'solid' feel. I have used hebel for… Arcadia replied 5 February 2010 ago Extending Frames to add EavesIf I'm reading your post correctly you are saying that the top chord of the truss does not extend out to the eave line.
An 'outrigger' can be… sarahq replied 18 February 2010 ago Box gutter standardsWow what a disaster. This is a classic example of why I as a building designer do everything I can to design homes that avoid putting box gutters over living spaces… Extractor fan regulations - ventingAll exhaust fans should be directly ducted to the exterior - esp. kitchen (unless recirc. type) to prevent any flammable fats accumulating within the roof space. Vinyl Planks floors are not levelled.Sorry but this is what the cowboys do cant be bothered doing prep not enough money in it better money in laying the tiles so they thought they could get away with it.Go… mickve replied 15 March 2010 ago Steel framingI've always had problems with wireless networks (reception for wireless temperature sensors) in steel frame houses, so I guess any wireless gear…
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