Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! Re: TWO DIFFERENT COLOURS OF MORTAR USED IN HOUSE 4Oct 07, 2010 4:21 pm viewtopic.php?f=31&t=37229 - our Iris 4! Re: TWO DIFFERENT COLOURS OF MORTAR USED IN HOUSE 5Oct 07, 2010 7:09 pm Land: Stage 4 Title Settlement: 22nd April '10 Building: DFH, Hartley Site Start: (Scrape) 3.7.10 Slab Completed: 17.7.10 Frame Completed: 30.7.10 Gutters & Fascia Completed: 3.8.10 Roof Completed:9.8.10 Electrical & Plumbing Completed: 13.8.10 Bricks Completed: 24.8.10 Lock up Stage: 30.8.10 Re: TWO DIFFERENT COLOURS OF MORTAR USED IN HOUSE 7Oct 08, 2010 11:07 am Differing mortar colours come about in most cases from a variation in the ratio of the mix. If there is no added 'oxide' i.e. plain mortar, this can occur from a different sand being used in the batches. It can also occur if another team of brickies take over the job & they do not know what the previous ratios were. Whatever the case the onus is on the Builder & Bricklayer to ensure uniformity of the finished product. Some owners may feel that they need to 'give a little' at the earlier stages of construction so as to not create waves & put themselves offside for the rest of the project but building a home is really a clinical process & should be approached as such. With any construction issues, concerns should be put to the Builder or Supervisor straight away in the form of a question. During the discussion it should be made clear that you will put your concerns in writing and require any answers to be put in writing (to safeguard both parties) For example - (Fred) John, I'm concerned that the mortar colour is different in place A is that normal? (John) That will be fine. It will dry out to be the same. (Fred) OK great. If I send through an email with my concern can you Email back to that effect so that we've both got a record. At the end of the day documentation will save a lot of agro. When push comes to shove . . 'he said, I said' won't solve disputes. Peter Clarkson - AusDesign Australia www.ausdesign.com.au This information is intended to provide general information only. It does not purport to be a comprehensive advice. The price you're seeing for a high-spec 2-storey home in Perth sounds steep, but unfortunately, it's kind of the norm these… 8 8023 "is it exempt or do I need to get permission from council" Call your Council and ask them 1 1582 yep you need a joint, foam is easiest, will look fine once rendered with a joint. 2 5243 |