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Kurtazbuild
Kurtazbuild
23 September 2022

Restrictive Covenant from 1939

Restrictive Covenant from 1939

Hi there, did you end up getting any information on this post? I'd love to know how you went? Did you get it removed or just ignore it?

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Kurtazbuild
Sep 23, 2022 10:23 pm
MelBr
MelBr
19 September 2022

Occupancy Permit Issued for Non-Compliant Build

Occupancy Permit Issued for Non-Compliant Build

Water bubbling out of the ground, which was evident from a number of videos, is usually from something under the ground (not surface water).

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MelBr
Sep 19, 2022 1:03 pm

Here's one way of supporting the ridge beam and decreasing it size? Try sizing the timbers using the correct tables Finally, better presentations earn brownie points in…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Sep 06, 2022 7:18 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
Bimbob
Bimbob
4 September 2022

How to maximise r30 zone?

How to maximise r30 zone?

A window less than 1 square meter is a minor opening. And so is a window with a sill height above 1650 regardless of the room it serves.

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Bimbob
Sep 04, 2022 7:07 pm
groundzero
groundzero
12 August 2022

NCC Volume 2 Rule 3.1.2.3

NCC Volume 2 Rule 3.1.2.3

I Think what you are proposing is better than the standards as long as the plumbing is done by a professional and can cope with a heavy downfall. Just sloping the…

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groundzero
Aug 12, 2022 6:35 pm
grant777
grant777
9 August 2022

Am I liable for retaining wall repair ..?

Am I liable for retaining wall repair ..?

Thankyou for your input and the pdf link. Hmm had no idea at the time applying for the approval would make me liable for the contractors work - should have got the…

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grant777
Aug 09, 2022 1:25 pm
marbles
marbles
23 July 2022

Stairs without landing

Stairs without landing

Yes, unusual and probably undesirable but there are a few constraints in play. Thinking through the options its probably best I make some other concessions to get a…

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marbles
Jul 23, 2022 10:02 am
Chappyy
Chappyy
4 July 2022

N.S.W boundaries and possible exemptions

N.S.W boundaries and possible exemptions

Is there a way I can get exemption to place a concrete slab and shed closer then 900mm? From a neighbouring boundary? Tia

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Chappyy
Jul 04, 2022 6:59 pm
TommyW
TommyW
28 June 2022

Insulation

Insulation

I had sound proofing insulation installed between bedroom and lounge room above. There is a noticeable appreciable difference between transferred ambient sound, but only…

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TommyW
Jun 28, 2022 1:52 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
27 June 2022

Structural issues

Structural issues

Hey cookie318 Welcome to the forum You have posted limited photos but the brickwork looks OK at a glance Also, it's not possible to check the mortar mix, brick ties,…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jun 27, 2022 2:18 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
bharrison
bharrison
24 June 2022

Landings at Top of Stairs

Landings at Top of Stairs

Hi All Thoughts on repositioning a bathroom doorway closer to an existing landing at the top of our internal stairs. Unsure if this will still be compliant to the BCC…

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bharrison
Jun 24, 2022 1:03 pm
Zarrembus
Zarrembus
20 June 2022

Do these deck posts look like they meet standards?

Do these deck posts look like they meet standards?

As far as I know, before accepting a dangerous cargo on a ship, the command staff must be instructed in detail by the port…

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Zarrembus
Jun 20, 2022 7:42 am
Zarrembus
Bathurst bloke
Bathurst bloke
18 June 2022

Timber frame shed - anchoring to slab and bracing questions

Timber frame shed - anchoring to slab and bracing questions

Howdy all, Building a timber frame shed in the backyard (7m x 3.3m) with a skillion roof. Chose to do a timber frame purely to learn a little about the process but come…

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Bathurst bloke
Jun 18, 2022 3:02 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
5 June 2022

Alternative water supply

Alternative water supply

The Acquasaver comes in two sizes. I don't understand how the Acquasaver will save you 25 m of mains supply pipe because it will use the same mains water flow path as…

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SaveH2O
Jun 05, 2022 11:48 pm
SaveH2O
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
2 June 2022

What to lookout for building a house?

What to lookout for building a house?

The search function is near the top LH corner. You will see a magnifying glass symbol that you click after you have e …

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SaveH2O
Jun 02, 2022 2:15 am
SaveH2O
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
17 May 2022

Direct Fix Battern Ceiling - AS 1684 Racking Forces

Direct Fix Battern Ceiling - AS 1684 Racking Forces

You don't get much bracing from plasterboard sheets, BUT you do get some! If you have access into the roof space, why don't you install binders to the top side of the…

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BuildingandLegal
May 17, 2022 2:14 am
BuildingandLegal
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aLittle2theLeft
May 03, 2022 6:43 am
aLittle2theLeft
aLittle2theLeft
3 May 2022

Privacy laws during building

Privacy laws during building

You would be best talking to the council. In my area it seems to only apply if someone speaks up about it.

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aLittle2theLeft
May 03, 2022 6:35 am
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
aussieta
aussieta
2 April 2022

Need to Waterproof Hebel Panels if Garage Part of Dwelling

Need to Waterproof Hebel Panels if Garage Part of Dwelling

does it really matter it's not your problem or am i missing something

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aussieta
Apr 02, 2022 8:19 pm
aussieta
rayan1910
rayan1910
28 March 2022

Uponor Logic Plumbing System

Uponor Logic Plumbing System

I remember a few years back they did try launching in Australia, must've not gone too well. They made a bunch of YouTube videos.

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rayan1910
Mar 28, 2022 10:24 pm

Pic 1 shows the current floor plan. Wanting to add an ensuite and change the kitchen layout. House is full brick so trying to minimise the amount of walls being…

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hass
Mar 26, 2022 12:23 am
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
23 March 2022

Colorbond Standing Seam and Hail

Colorbond Standing Seam and Hail

If you're building in an area known to receive hail it will certainly damage the sheeting and the only fix is replacing the sheets.

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BuildingandLegal
Mar 23, 2022 2:29 am
BuildingandLegal
mmerj
mmerj
14 March 2022

Building on a Corner Block in Penrith City Council

Building on a Corner Block in Penrith City Council

2m side set back should be fine. still havnt gotten full occupational cert but will let you know when i go for it.

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mmerj
Mar 14, 2022 8:18 am
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
11 March 2022

Good to Great

Good to Great

The difference?? The independent Building Inspector you engage and their scope of experience and ability to navigate the Australian Standards & NCC-BCA. Having the…

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BuildingandLegal
Mar 11, 2022 11:03 pm
BuildingandLegal
Althom
Althom
7 March 2022

AC indoor unit connection with Stormwater system

AC indoor unit connection with Stormwater system

Evap or refrig air con? If it's evap then the water is loaded up with salts and shouldn't really goo to your water tank unless it's then just for garden use or pool top…

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Althom
Mar 07, 2022 5:33 pm
Althom
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
Noname
Noname
17 February 2022

possible plumbing fail on new build

possible plumbing fail on new build
1, 2, 3

Hart's, go take a look at the posts I linked. Bimboy is a clown

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Noname
Feb 17, 2022 10:49 pm
Benm
Benm
17 February 2022

Permitted sheds

Permitted sheds

Hi guys, Just a quick one as I can’t seem to the find the answer anywhere. Garden sheds in VIC, the maximum size allowed without a permit is 10 square meters and 2.4…

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Benm
Feb 17, 2022 10:12 pm
Oakland Projects
Oakland Projects
17 February 2022

Lot boundary wall

Lot boundary wall

You will be within your rights to ask for the full plans. The plans are part of the advertising process. Zero lot wall and lot boundary wall generally refers to the same…

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Oakland Projects
Feb 17, 2022 5:54 pm
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Nevictim
Feb 17, 2022 5:26 pm
Ozshaz
Ozshaz
28 January 2022

Overlooking private secluded open space

Overlooking private secluded open space

Another factor can be the specific land building envelope restrictions. These governs that any window in that region needs to be obscured irrespective of overlooking or…

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Ozshaz
Jan 28, 2022 5:45 am
aussieta
aussieta
27 January 2022

Internal door in wrong spot

Internal door in wrong spot

back in the day the insurance was provided by hia

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aussieta
Jan 27, 2022 10:46 am
aussieta
SaintSir
SaintSir
27 January 2022

Frame overhang

Frame overhang
1, 2

Hi Crazyk, Not sure if you are still active in this forum but I might ask anyway. I am in a similar situation currently with overhanging frames and my builder put timber…

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SaintSir
Jan 27, 2022 9:08 am
kingster
kingster
18 January 2022

Gigantic Sewer Cover in backyard

Gigantic Sewer Cover in backyard

Just an update, we were able to lower it to the same height as the concrete slab through our local water authority. They required us to pay almost $3k but then later…

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kingster
Jan 18, 2022 5:28 pm
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
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
1 January 2022

Pad footing excavation and existing footing

Pad footing excavation and existing footing

I wouldn't be filling it in, The guys will trim and clean out the bottom on the day of the pour hth

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StructuralBIMGuy
Jan 01, 2022 5:38 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
moudzj
moudzj
31 December 2021

Slab crumbling

Slab crumbling

No.

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moudzj
Dec 31, 2021 8:41 pm
Jem21
Jem21
30 December 2021

Ground level at handover

Ground level at handover

Thanks SaveH2O! I truly appreciate your response to this post, your knowledge is very helpful! Unfortunately, we didn’t engage with a private building inspector until…

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Jem21
Dec 30, 2021 1:36 pm
Jem21
Jem21
29 December 2021

Damp proof course

Damp proof course
1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Hi building-expert, I have been searching posts for a few days regarding ground levels, thankfully I have found this post! I’m having a similar issue. Is there a…

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Jem21
Dec 29, 2021 8:42 pm
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
28 December 2021

Stormwater and tank water pipes

Stormwater and tank water pipes

From NCC Part 2 …

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SaveH2O
Dec 28, 2021 11:15 am
SaveH2O
groundzero
groundzero
23 December 2021

Soil surface movement Ys value - 60. H1 or H2 slab as per A

Soil surface movement Ys value - 60. H1 or H2 slab as per A

Your Ys estimate is 40mm-60mm for the soil type in climate zone 2 but your classification is "P" so your engineer has to consider the extra effect of other factors related…

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groundzero
Dec 23, 2021 3:31 pm

Overhanging frame bottom plate Seeking experts advice on this fix my builder has applied for the overhanging frame: Would this be sufficient structurally? Thanks in…

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Contaksujeet
Dec 19, 2021 5:09 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
11 December 2021

Build to boundary Garage - Brisbane small lot code

Build to boundary Garage - Brisbane small lot code

It depends is it a flat block? If Not the Generally the person Building last on back to back walls gets wacked with addition engineering costs when dropping the footings hth

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StructuralBIMGuy
Dec 11, 2021 11:08 am
StructuralBIMGuy
fragile_goods
fragile_goods
9 December 2021

Paint Peeling - Plaster too soft?

Paint Peeling - Plaster too soft?
1, 2, 3

Hi, who was the company you got to do the tests? I am having the same problem, 5 years in our new house. Cheers

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fragile_goods
Dec 09, 2021 3:17 am
Redders
Redders
6 December 2021

Defective concrete sleepers for retaining wall

Defective concrete sleepers for retaining wall

Thanks for all your input, really appreciate the chat.

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Redders
Dec 06, 2021 9:21 pm

I believe that the overflow is more efficient than normal by virtue of the nearby sealed inlet restrictting a vortex forming. I suggest as a first step you phone…

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SaveH2O
Dec 06, 2021 5:25 pm
SaveH2O
Redders
Redders
6 December 2021

Build not to plans - advice needed

Build not to plans - advice needed

Oh no that is terrible. I just don’t understand why they don’t do it right in the first place

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Redders
Dec 06, 2021 7:58 am
SaveH2O
SaveH2O
4 December 2021

Water pipes to close to electrical?

Water pipes to close to electrical?

The above ground separation requirement is 25mm.

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SaveH2O
Dec 04, 2021 1:21 pm
SaveH2O

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