Building Standards; Getting It Right! AU 
Ceiling Joists not dyna bolted?Quite often fixings such as dynabolts, straps, brackets are not delivered, missing, incorrectly used, misplaced etc,etc.
1. I cant see hanger straps?
2. Have the nail… New house frame issues
Yes and it can be annoying when your light fittings rattle when someone walks upstairs
I'd consider that extreme and requiring rectification !
Prevention is better… Hole in new slab - please helpHi Gunna,
Thanks for your tips, What is the slab design? Does it show how the slab supposed to be poured? Do you know where would I be able to get it from? I did go… KKPP replied 16 December 2015 ago Brick stainsJust been reassured that it gets washed off. Apparently it's very common on the lighter bricks. phew!!
Sewer inspection pointsThe builder is pretty much right although if I was building your place it is one of the things I would have picked up when I'd get a sewer diagram from Sydney Water for… They're fine of course it's just the angle. Went and had a look… Builder Criteria / Selection?Finding a builder is not that difficult. Here are some handy hints for finding the right builder for your project. 
1. Ask the near ones if they are aware about any… Ceiling joist timbersHi extra_g
You will need a structural engineer to certify the design/drawings, please check with your Local council Building Dept. Floor lining (bearers and joists)
You would start to see some degradation in the sheets around the edges. The particles start to flake off easily. I've seen older floors that had… DPC, exposed or not? any standard?
At the end of the day I'm happy to move in and fight the issues that can be fixed externally but other issues must be fixed prior to handover.
Crazyk replied 12 November 2015 ago Hierarchy
Ok no worries. Thanks for the advice.
Crazyk replied 23 October 2015 ago Help Water pooling around slab Australian Standards 2870 and NCC (National Construction Code) 2015 3.1.2.3 cover it for builders from the time the slab is poured. I assume you have a waffle pod slab? … goody59 replied 16 October 2015 ago Plumbing pipe locationUpdate builder said they will credit it.
Fortunately the mains is on that side of the house. They actually ran it across the front yard to the opposite side of the house… Crazyk replied 14 October 2015 ago weskyOct 08, 2015 4:13 pm Hi,
Here's how it looks now:
I haven't even… Mystery crack?Hi Bleaky
Its hard to tell if it's designed to crack at that point in which case the stresses are relieved eg Control,expansion, articulation joint,etc.So you will need… BAL 19- FLYSCREENS"6.5.2 Windows
Window assemblies shall comply with one of the following:
(a) They shall be completely protected by a bushfire shutter… Brickwork standard
Here's my spin as an engineer providing the roof struts and loads are directly vertical over the walls or in plane
then there shouldn't be an issue with the perps not… Render patching
That's the thing in Perth I reckon. It's not professionals working on… Building Decking Over Easement?In a pragmatic sense, its a personal call. Build what you like as long as it can be removed easily if the easement owner ever requires access. Bear in mind it may never… qebtel replied 14 August 2015 ago Patchy Looking MortarHi DavidandRobyn
Sorry to say that looks awful
Did they use the same mortar?
Try to find out which brand they used and then contact the manufacturer
It really needs to be… Drainage after build
It is a simple well explained beginners guide with only a couple of debatable references. A competent professional would not "use" it because they should know the… Solar power in VictoriaI've been waiting for a quote on solar, they've changed the rules and the supplier is trying to find complaint gear, but I was told that 5kw was the limit for the esiy… Wall bracing changes
Hi veseli,
Interesting read but I have to correct you on a few points. Firstly BE is a retired builder. Many years ago a Swiss acquaintance… Sanding render before paintingBroken corners and major chips have to be fixed by a renderer, but sometimes painters do it as well.
However, sanding of the render MUST be done by the painter, that is… veseli replied 24 July 2015 ago Pooling of water around a H1 class slab.
Hi Slab Heave recipient,
You don't need to take a leaf out of my book or anyone else's. You have a perfect right to express the distress you feel at your situation. I…
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