Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Aug 29, 2016 1:34 pm Hi. We are about to have our PCI (pre-change over inspection) and went to have a look at the outside of the house on the weekend. The Bricks on the Window sills don't seem to have a big fall on them. Any one know the minimum requirement?
We noticed that there is a gap between the window frame and the bricks, so much so the the plastic seal does not even cover the gap - water will be able to get in as we have no eaves. Does anyone have any knowledge on the requirements for the bricks. i.e should they go under the window by a few ml. It doesn't look right and I am not sure how it could be fixed. Re: Bricks under windows - concern 5Sep 04, 2016 6:48 pm Performance requirements of NCC are to stop water entering the building and to avoid dampness. This means that sills be angled to shed water away and bricks be under rubber seals sufficiently to divert water away. The angle on your sills is satisfactory but if the sill bricks have been cut too short they must be replaced. Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Bricks under windows - concern 7Sep 05, 2016 6:45 pm Aba121012 Thanks - The Sill bricks do not extend under the window frame, if you lift the black seal there is a gap between the bricks and the window framing. Is this ok? So long as rubber seal at bottom of windows completely covers brick it will be OK Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog i had the my concreters concrete right up to the fence. I have pits all along my path, so the water tends to drain away from the house and into the pits. There's only one… 7 12716 Interesting. You have great clearance to damp proof course all the way around which is rare with so many cowboy landscapers and concreters. Is there sufficient fall… 2 2412 |