Browse Forums General Discussion Re: First home build 3Jul 04, 2020 10:43 pm ![]() How will they be installing insulation and services? Oops sorry steel frame and roof are done all rough ins are done and plumbing. House has been wrapped. Just don't understand why they have gyprocked before the bricks Re: First home build 4Jul 04, 2020 10:47 pm ![]() ![]() How will they be installing insulation and services? Oops sorry steel frame and roof are done all rough ins are done and plumbing. House has been wrapped. Just don't understand why they have gyprocked before the bricks Probably to speed up things or based on tradies availability. Re: First home build 5Jul 04, 2020 10:51 pm ![]() ![]() ![]() How will they be installing insulation and services? Oops sorry steel frame and roof are done all rough ins are done and plumbing. House has been wrapped. Just don't understand why they have gyprocked before the bricks Probably to speed up things or based on tradies availability. Oh okay. I guess it would make it harder to inspect there work Re: First home build 7Jul 04, 2020 11:06 pm ![]() ![]() Oh okay. I guess it would make it harder to inspect there work Well, pre-plaster inspection should have been already completed. Yes we had a frame stage inspection. Was concerned about the workmanship between the bricks and gyprock. Have heard if bricking is not done properly you can run into problems. Water or moisture damage. Re: First home build 8Jul 09, 2020 8:16 pm ![]() As brick absorb water and it causes breakage/ cracking in the brick, I think sealing your interior bricks will help you with the moisture damage. Anyhow contact some experienced home inspection service provider and discuss it with them to get an idea. Thanks Mathew We have informed our site supervisor and have requested photos of the brick work for reassurance that workmanship is up to Australian standard. Dear All, Hope you are well. I am hoping to get some tips and advice from the brains trust here for my current situation. We are looking to build a custom home and… 0 428 Hi Ca, It sounds like you have quite a large home and heating & cooling large can be a tricky exercise for residential homes. I would say if possible that you need to… 1 2479 You would need to contact council/water authority for $$$ and/or approval. Any feedback on plans above? 6 1269 |