Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Jul 13, 2015 11:43 am We built last year and have been living in our new home for about 10 months. Due to poor soil grade, it was suggested to us that we should lay a 1 metre wide concrete apron around the perimeter of the house, with a 50 mm fall away from the house, done in plain concrete with F62 mesh. How much should I expect to pay? Do you know of anybody in Melbourne's South Eastern suburbs who you would refer? 19.03.14 - Land Settlement 15.04.14 - Building Permit 28.04.14 - Earthworks 14.05.14 - Slab Stage 20.05.14 - Frame Stage 11.06.14 - Lock Up Stage 03.07.14 - Fix Stage 15.08.14 - New Home Presentation Re: Concrete Apron Around House - How Much? 3Jul 13, 2015 2:28 pm Yes. I need 48m2. How much per metre square? And I believe it should be part of the building standards, on soil such as mine, as well. 19.03.14 - Land Settlement 15.04.14 - Building Permit 28.04.14 - Earthworks 14.05.14 - Slab Stage 20.05.14 - Frame Stage 11.06.14 - Lock Up Stage 03.07.14 - Fix Stage 15.08.14 - New Home Presentation Re: Concrete Apron Around House - How Much? 5Jul 13, 2015 9:00 pm Gaviscon Girl Yes. I need 48m2. How much per metre square? And I believe it should be part of the building standards, on soil such as mine, as well. Maybe this post should be moved to teh concreting section. There is person on there that's from eastern sub. 'It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.' You are correct. Just read through all the ncc rules and 75mm is the minimum requirement for me. 4 11117 Grab a hose, insert it at the top of the inlet/down pipe and turn the water on and see where the water is escaping from. Then you'll know. 3 8390 You’re on the right track, wire brush in a grinder then a zinc rich epoxy primer then a top coat of some sort, like a waterproofing membrane. Raising the concrete would… 1 6980 |