Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! 1 Nov 29, 2015 11:17 am My house is at PCI stage and we have just discovered there is no insulation in the walls. It is a two storey house and the contract clearly states "provide R1.5 gold wall batts to the first floor external walls". Any ideas on where to from here Re: PCI issues 2Nov 29, 2015 12:44 pm Well they have contracted to provide them so they should take down the plasterboard and install the batts. It's going to delay completion. 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: PCI issues 3Nov 29, 2015 12:48 pm Yeah that's what I thought... Two bathrooms, two walk ins and a linen cupboard also back onto external walls. Wonder how that will work Re: PCI issues 4Nov 29, 2015 1:35 pm They will probably jump up and down but if it is in the contract and approved plans then... not to mention that your house probably wouldn't comply with your energy rating ( 5 stars etc in Qld or Vic - BASIX requirements for NSW ) which means you would be in breach of the DA approved by your council and probably wouldn't get your occupation certificate. It may pay to have a quick word with your solicitor if they dig their heels in. Stewie Re: PCI issues 5Nov 29, 2015 1:55 pm Yeah you are right... I am in Qld and it is listed under the energy efficiency inclusions. The way things have gone I can't see them rectifying the issue easily. Looks like it could get nasty. Re: PCI issues 8Jan 10, 2016 7:44 pm Further investigation found no insulation only where the bracing boards are. This occurred because internal walls were installed first. The builder has ripped most of the gyprock off in these areas and retrofitted insulation. We hired Darbecca to do every stage inspection, and I strongly recommend them to anyone that asks me. They were amazing. Thorough reports with photos at every stage,… 6 7128 i would not be signing anything on the day read your contract about when builder submits final invoice generally, have to meet builder within 7 days of receiving final… 1 4736 I am looking at building a house. Has anyone used Construkt Homes (based in Adelaide)? Does anyone have experience with this builder? 0 6450 |