Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! Re: Issues with property inspection 2Apr 07, 2018 11:39 pm The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Issues with property inspection 3Apr 08, 2018 9:44 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Issues with property inspection 5Apr 08, 2018 8:31 pm Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Issues with property inspection 7Apr 09, 2018 7:12 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Issues with property inspection 8Apr 09, 2018 7:21 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Issues with property inspection 14Apr 19, 2018 7:00 pm Solution of some kind sounds like it’s on the way. Great everyone is communicating and you are following through now before it’s covered up and will cause damage to fix. it is a difficult position as the client. We want to believe in their building expertise and judgement. Wouldn’t have signed a contract with them if had no faith in their skills. Re: Issues with property inspection 15Apr 20, 2018 3:16 pm So surveyor has passed all issues. I asked for clarification on a few and they sent me
So sounds like progress is being made. Strange they passed it with work still to be done, but it's a step in the right direction. Contacted the Site Supervisor who said they want me onsite with the Site Manager and Site Supervisor next week to go over what they have done to rectify the issues and some "alternate solutions", which they are gathering paperwork for now. Once I've met onsite, they will get Darbecca back onsite to do an inspection. Re: Issues with property inspection 16Apr 20, 2018 5:41 pm Another step closer to settlement. That’s good news. Great surveyor has agreed to delay CofO until there is clarification. I see your point. So he/she has ‘passed’ it but can’t dispute that more evidence is required. If surveyor and engineer who are registered put their name to it as compliant then ...... at least you are protected with insurance I would imagine. Even if alternate solution is still something you question. Re: Issues with property inspection 17Apr 28, 2018 7:52 pm Met onsite and they are sending me paperwork detailing the alternate solutions as well as the document from the fire engineer giving the ok to the wall. The areas that they haven't fixed and basically told me they won't is the bowed brick wall. The building manager is telling me that 15mm is plenty of room between the brick and wood and doesn't need to be the minimum of 25mm. Anyone with knowledge of building able to clarify of this will cause any problems? Also the entire side wall doesn't have sisilation covering the brick. They told me that the wall doesn't require it because of how close we are to the neighbouring house and there is no to for wind flow, which is why sisilation is needed. They want me to ok everything on Monday so they can move ahead without fixing these issues. Re: Issues with property inspection 18May 03, 2018 10:01 pm Ok, so I met with a friend that's a building inspector and we pushed them to install the sarking along the boundary wall. We found it was on the original plans, so we pushed the surveyor as they were also telling me it is want required. Also, they are not fixing the bow, but we compromised with them swapping the 90mm studs with 70mm studs and having them closer together. This gives over 25mm gap while not affecting the structure of the house. The original issue with overhang, they told me was an 'alternate solution'. When I read the alternate solution it allowed for 25mm overhang for up to 3 metres. Our overhang is 25mm for 9 metres. So they obviously don't know their own alternate solution or just can't be bothered fixing it. I've been advised that this overhang shouldn't cause too many issues, so I'm just going to let it go and take the sarking and the increase of the gap as a win. Re: Issues with property inspection 19May 05, 2018 8:05 pm Sounds like you have some peace of mind and have dealt with the issues that concern you most. Good news. If you have any doubts still you can ask for their engineer to sign off on overhang etc if doesn’t meet engineering design. Or as Chris above said get an independent engineer to assess and liaise with builder/their engineer. Great you have had independent advice. Before I built I would have been shocked that so much compromise was required around building standards. They are used more flexibly than I ever expected. The 7 year builders warranty reminds me of a conversation with Samsung years back about my old tv. They said they carried parts for 7 years and then expected clients to replace. I think I have 4-5 more years in my house before I’ll move on. Re: Issues with property inspection 20May 10, 2018 11:28 am God damn it. Just when I got my hopes up. They replaced the studs yesterday to give the 25mm gap (yay), but then today they installed wall wrap between each stud. Not behind. I had even advised them not to do this as it wont protect the wood from moisture, yet they did it this way as it was quick and easy. Looks like the fight isn't over. I had compromised on so much to move forward, but this was a non negotionable. You might be able to apply to divert the sewer at your expense. In NSW you would contact a Water services co-ordinator and they would give you advice as to whether or not… 1 16146 Ask for some kickplate to be added and also for tradies to be requested to use lanyards on tools on that side of the building. Be respectful and have the discussion… 1 1690 The setback from the kerb is 4m. It is council land to provide an area for services like sewer main, gas mains, water mains, underground power or poles for overhead power,… 4 2394 |