Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! Re: Lintel top plate missing. 8Mar 11, 2015 12:21 pm Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Lintel top plate missing. 11Mar 11, 2015 8:37 pm dojrude Or is this like the whole waterproofing and alternate solution issue that means the builder can basically do what they like regardless of any standards or codes? Manufacturer specifications over ride the standards or code. Waterproofing is a bit different in that there are many brands or products that can be used. It doesn't list any specific brand of bond breaker or membrane for eg so the manufac specs must be followed. The waterproofer must supply a certificate stating it complies and also which product was used To my understanding early saw cuts are to control shrinkage cracks, so doing them now would be pointless. Control joints may reduce ugly cracking during periods of soil… 3 9862 Hey guys building a new place through a volume builder and just wondering if i should complain to the site supervisor as we just had plasterboard installed. Looks like… 0 11273 Yes, the builder is required to finish the wall. What else have you missed? 1 3361 |