Building Standards; Getting It Right! AU 
Trench next to concrete slab / foundationMake 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… Slab on uncontrolled fillThis is why I come here…. Excellent advice , love option 5 which is what I’m going to look into.
Big thank you 🙏 Painter 'allegedly' not sealed wallsHe 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… What to do
Thank you for your time I appreciate it 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… oneFSJun 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… BAL 29 fire zone constructionHi 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… OZM888 started a topic 10 May ago Downpipe Compliance - general discussion
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… WaterproofingDo 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? RenoBel started a topic 27 April ago Is this acceptable in a new house build. Floors where installed by builder. Already chips in board and skirting is not flush
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… Fence boundary - New LotHi 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… Sarking for garage roofHi 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… 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. Bench top chippedThese 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… 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… Front door issuesAS2047 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,… 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… Mox80 replied 15 January ago Mox80Jan 15, 2024 9:35 pm Render finishBut they didn't even leave it at one level it goes up and down along the whole front of the house Frame exposed to weather for 6 months
There was no miscommunication! Its standard practice for volume builders to fix the plaster asap in this situation to cover up any defects and allow the fixing stage… PulseDec 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… Piers\Footing poured at same time as slab?
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… 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… Suzielou started a topic 26 October 2023 ago Roof Downpipe connections to drainageIt'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… Ardo replied 22 September 2023 ago ArdoSep 22, 2023 10:19 am 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. chippy replied 19 May 2023 ago 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… AseDEMay 03, 2023 2:18 pm PulseMar 10, 2023 1:57 pm 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, 4re5 replied 1 March 2023 ago House build over old underground poolAnother issue with piers through the fill is that you would require a dedicated piling rig which may have issues setting up on a pool full of rubbish-it can be done but… Water Connection Dual Occupancy Sub division
The water authority is like any other business.. Changes and variations cost buyers extra.
Building inspectors here (WA) are at the bottom of the pecking order very limited power Side SetbacksHi all, wondering if anybody knows the rational behind being allowed to build on the side boundary, 200mm off and then a jump to 1/1.2mtr for a single story.
I know…
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