(this is a duplicate post, i thought it would be more suited here)
This is the first time we have built and we had nothing but troubles. This time we are complaining about the size of our perpends. They are to my standards enormous. 20-22mm. And i believe this is above standard (AS3700). We have contacted them regarding this but have been brushed off and disceieved.
i have several pictures but am unsure of how to post them.
The problem is right at my doorstep, not around the side or back of house. So it is very obvious. Ie the corridor to my door, Right side looks okay (10-12mm perpends) and the left side of door anyware from 10-22mm perpends.
I would of course like them to rip it down and build it again but not sure what to expect. The builder has shown me a photocopied page from "guide to materials and workmanship for residential building work" and refers me to this point "20.5.2 Base masonry
Base bed joints should not exceed 20mm in thickness when not in a concealed location.
Unconcealed base courses of masonry should not have visible split or on edge units."
As most of you are aware bed joint is horizontal mortar joint and perpend end is vertical. THis is the type of false information the builder continually tries to sell me saying my perpends are within standard.
I have also got an external inspector to come have a look. and although he agrees 20mm is quite large, he doesnt think i should or im allowed to. He said the reason is because "They cant cut the types of bricks i have only face coloured bricks so when they cut it chips leaving red clay colour". I then argued about tolerances, and he since has changed his inspection report to "perpend joints 20mm builder to advise". (i think he has no backbone and doesnt want to have issues with the builder) ALTHOUGH IM PAYING HIM NEARLY $500 bucks and in the end i have to research the standards and do his job for them.
i'm at a complete loss and my hope of a dream house is continually being shattered.