Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! 1 Sep 27, 2020 4:14 pm I am planning a 10m2 ensuite extension to a brick veneer house with existing timber framed floor. However the area of extension has been built up level with the existing floor. I am proposing a slab, but I am aware it must be 150mm aove ground level, which will not work. Can I: A: Build in a drainage channel around the perimeter to achieve the 150mm. B: Excavate the surrounding area to below 150mm (with drainage) and if so, how far back will this need to extend. C: Build a brick veneer wall with bottom courses waterproofed D: Build a say 3 courses of brick, waterproofed inside and out, with a timber framed wall above (due to space consideration a single wall is preferred, if possible). Hi guys, We currently have white pebbles that connect our walkway from the concrete driveway to the exposed aggregate patio and front door, it's unsightly and is also… 0 1143 Hi, I am in Queensland, Moreton Bay Council. I was reading about decking and found that in the council website, it mentioned that council approval is required for decking… 0 675 Building Standards; Getting It Right! The floor slab needs to be perfectly flat for laminated floating floors otherwise they will bend and 'pop' when you walk on them. For tiles it's not so critical. 6 3765 |