Browse Forums Paving & Concreting 1 Feb 18, 2013 9:25 am Hi all, Haven't managed to find my answer by searching so hopefully the experts can chime in. Our house (single storey brick-veneer) has a two brick rebate with plastic damp course and weep holes. The slab had some projections on some elevations where the rebate up to 40mm wider than the bricks (see photo). These have now mostly been trimmed by the builder when we pointed them out. My understanding of this, is that it's not a structural issue but the slab projection will foul then skirt paving that we intend to install soon after we move in, hence it needed to be trimmed. The skirt paving will be at the same level as the bottom of the rebate, one brick course below the weep holes. My partner has been told by a colleage at work that it's a major structural issue and will cause damp and could be grounds for the insurer to refuse to do anything under the 6.5 year building structural warranty. They were not specific about this and it is third-hand information. Can anyone confirm that it's merely cosmetic or if it's a bigger issue? It's mostly moot point now anyway as most of the projection has been trimmed. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Slab boxed up too large, what is the real effect 2Feb 18, 2013 9:32 pm Hi wokwon I can't see any issues, damp proof course at bottom of weep holes will prevent raising dampness. Just make sure to use foam rubber expansion joint between paving and house slab and that paving slopes away from the dwelling 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 consider putting in wall WC instead of robe in the same bedroom, then it might be doable to hook up to the existing piping. 4 6612 4 4444 Hi all, My first post, we are building a house and can’t decide the layout of the lounge room. We have a large N/W facing window and are wanting to have a wood slow… 0 13719 |