Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! 1 Nov 06, 2024 7:30 pm Building with a major volume builder in Sydney Brick veneer 2-storey home Noticed brickwork near windows strange - a new perp is introduced to accommodate the window half brick. Articulation joint not at the change of height. Builder says this is not defective, as this is cosmetic. Can someone shed some light on this? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Brickwork questions 2Nov 29, 2024 9:49 pm That is substandard and called up in NSW Standard & Tolerance Guide as UNACCEPTABLE. Also the AJ running up to the underside of the window is non-compliant, AJ's are required to be continuous from DPC to the top of the wall. This includes running along side the window. We are Expert Consultant's, and we are here to help. Looks like AllCastle Homes. The door frames and brick colour give it away to me at least. My last home was built by AllCastle and my current neighbour's is, they were good… 3 15627 Hi everyone, We are slowly headed towards handover and just wanted advice on the finish of our alfresco area. To us it’s a a bad finish and have asked for it to be… 0 6980 |