Browse Forums Paving & Concreting 1 Jul 04, 2012 8:59 am Those of you who have been reading my posts and blogs know that I am for concrete paving (or similar) around home to protect foundation material on clay soils. But it must be done correctly. Yesterday I inspected a dwelling at the end of warranty period that indeed had the paving but it was built too high against walls and was causing other problems. You can see what I mean on: http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog/e ... he-detail/ I can also tell you that if you are building a new home, the chances that your paving is constructed correctly are less than 50%. In fact most new homes feature defective paving. 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: End of builder's warranty inspection. Devil is in the de 2Jul 04, 2012 10:58 am Oh my goodness! I just checked my house cos hubby did our concrete edge around our house...and I see weep holes!! ![]() The concrete is a good 4cms below the base of the weep holes just under the slab ( by about 2 cms of slab is visible ). Hope that is right....? Where ethics are absent, money takes center stage, turning business minds into puppeteers of moral decay. 5 5381 ![]() Minimum overhang into gutter must be 50mm, turn down tool should not split the sheet. it seems wrong tool for the profile was used, the flashing cannot slope back. Rib… 2 2572 ![]() Electrical just got back to me and said the most they can provide is a single power point on the Bedroom 1 side of that wall. After handover, your towel rail installer… 2 5095 |