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Hi,

This is my first time building a new home and I was so excited until my slab was laid. I don't know it this is the way the corners are supposed to look. The house is a 2 story timber framed home. Will the corners hold up that weight? Or is this the norm?




Nothing wrong there. Are you building on a beach?
arcadelt
Nothing wrong there. Are you building on a beach?
Haha my thoughts too

Thank's for the reply. Yes we're 400 meters from the beach, with all that sand we might as well be on the beach. lol
roccanit
Check your engineering drawings for effective concrete cover for the reinforcement
Did you get photos of the reinforcement placement ?
Also check to make sure all expose steel is Hot Dipped Galvanised
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