Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! 1 Jan 06, 2018 12:34 am Just want to ask any builders or anyone that can help with this problems. what are my legals rights in getting fix or is it just bad luck and I have to fix it myself. Any help or advise would be appreciated. Thanks you in Advance Re: Just brought a house . And found out there’s no insulati 2Jan 06, 2018 2:23 pm Your post lacks details, for example, what country are you in (your user name has a South African as well as an Asian tinge) and is it a new or established house? 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: Just brought a house . And found out there’s no insulati 3Jan 08, 2018 1:49 pm If you bought in Victoria, it was up to you to do relevant inspections before purchase, or making an offer conditional on such inspections, with any identified issues to be worked out with the vendor (ie a reduced price, or for the issue to be rectified before settlement). My blog: tashandpaul.wordpress.com Re: Just brought a house . And found out there’s no insulati 4Jan 08, 2018 6:58 pm SaveH2O Your post lacks details, for example, what country are you in (your user name has a South African as well as an Asian tinge) and is it a new or established house? Sorry about the lack of informations. I am in Melbourne, Australia..it’s a established house 7 years old. Re: Just brought a house . And found out there’s no insulati 5Jan 08, 2018 7:27 pm Seven year old home should be insulated and if you had pre purchase inspection you would have been informed. As it is you will still have a cause of action against the builder but get a good building consultant to help you. 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: Just brought a house . And found out there’s no insulati 6Jan 08, 2018 7:33 pm Very unusual for a house that age but no way to prove the history. Probably nothing you can do but you can buy insulation in bags and install it yourself. It doesn't cost all that much. I bought 2 units and 1 house that had no insulation and I did those myself, it didn't take long. Stay away from fiberglass products if you do it yourself though and don't cover any light fixtures (or fans). Good luck. 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: Just brought a house . And found out there’s no insulati 7Jan 08, 2018 8:36 pm Thank you for that advise. I will look into it. Re: Just brought a house . And found out there’s no insulati 8Jan 08, 2018 8:40 pm SaveH2O Very unusual for a house that age but no way to prove the history. Probably nothing you can do but you can buy insulation in bags and install it yourself. It doesn't cost all that much. I bought 2 units and 1 house that had no insulation and I did those myself, it didn't take long. Stay away from fiberglass products if you do it yourself though and don't cover any light fixtures (or fans). Good luck. If I do do it myself I will wait until the winter thank you for your informations. Much appreciate The significant date is when receive final payment invoice Check that section of contract Bit of fluff by builders prior to that 1 15909 I am saying that double brick has similar thermal performance due to thermal mass effect. It will be still very interesting to see the state of your framing after 10-15… 10 29741 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 11254 |