Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! 1 Jul 03, 2018 1:24 pm Hi, In the process of building in Vic and wondering if anyone knows the standards to brick work around windows? This looks incorrect to me, but builder says it’s in standards. I imagine they will fill but doesn’t seem the bricks are far enough back. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Thoughts? Thanks Simon Re: Brick work around windows 2Jul 04, 2018 7:48 pm ![]() Hi, In the process of building in Vic and wondering if anyone knows the standards to brick work around windows? This looks incorrect to me, but builder says it’s in standards. I imagine they will fill but doesn’t seem the bricks are far enough back. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Thoughts? Thanks Simon Re: Brick work around windows 3Jul 04, 2018 11:28 pm +1 for inspection so you get an independent opinion about standards. Does your builder have a display home? If they do go and take a look and take photos if they don’t have gaps that have been filled. Builders are meant to build your home to their display home standards. I think there have been some previous posts about gaps around windows on this forum. Also your aluminium frames look quite scratched, unless it’s the pics. They will need touching up. Re: Brick work around windows 4Jul 07, 2018 9:14 am We are the same with our house. We have checked our builder's display homes and our is finished very different around the base of the windows where it meets the brick sills. Looks like the bricky came back after finishing the walls and did the sills really quickly and poorly and possibly ran out of bricks and we can see chips, the cavity holes in the bricks and gaps where the bricks don't go under the window frame, which is causing the flap seal to waiver and not work correctly. I'm even unsure where flashing was installed also. Re: Brick work around windows 5Jul 17, 2018 6:52 pm Bricky made cavity to big or windows need to come out a little Have the arcs been installed. Is it a strip footing or a slab. Could be frame is out of plumb not brickwork Many a cause.dont need an inspector better to get a bricky Re: Brick work around windows 7Aug 06, 2018 1:26 pm This is an awful workmanship. "This is within standards" is never an excuse. As a builder, he is supposed to have his own standards for quality far exceeding aging industry standards (and, as mentioned above, you can refer them as "display home" standards). And if he is not agreeable, you can always introduce your own standards for paying the bills. Re: Brick work around windows 8Aug 16, 2018 1:48 pm ![]() It’s unlikely, but the builder may have ordered the window reveal size to suit weatherboard and not brick veneer causing the lack of width I would say that would be the most likely reason. Re: Brick work around windows 9Aug 18, 2018 8:24 pm ![]() ![]() +1 for inspection so you get an independent opinion about standards. Does your builder have a display home? If they do go and take a look and take photos if they don’t have gaps that have been filled. Builders are meant to build your home to their display home standards. I think there have been some previous posts about gaps around windows on this forum. Also your aluminium frames look quite scratched, unless it’s the pics. They will need touching up. Canterlevered? Re: Brick work around windows 10Aug 26, 2018 12:37 am ![]() We are the same with our house. We have checked our builder's display homes and our is finished very different around the base of the windows where it meets the brick sills. Looks like the bricky came back after finishing the walls and did the sills really quickly and poorly and possibly ran out of bricks and we can see chips, the cavity holes in the bricks and gaps where the bricks don't go under the window frame, which is causing the flap seal to waiver and not work correctly. I'm even unsure where flashing was installed also. Same as mine get a good inspector in this is unacceptable and make them pay the bill Re: Brick work around windows 11Aug 26, 2018 9:43 am @irisheyes015 They have installed the incorrect windows, nor can that lintel be cantilevered The timber Posts aren't acceptable, Refer to your engineering Lintel & Corner detail for the correct support. Also make sure you get the correct engineering Repair Details.. It's a good thing you took a photo, before it gets covered with Trim hth Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Brick work around windows 12Aug 26, 2018 10:25 am Good advice from Gaudi, Display home standard overrides other standards because it is the law. 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: Brick work around windows 13Aug 26, 2018 3:50 pm ![]() @irisheyes015 They have installed the incorrect windows, nor can that lintel be cantilevered The timber Posts aren't acceptable, Refer to your engineering Lintel & Corner detail for the correct support. Also make sure you get the correct engineering Repair Details.. It's a good thing you took a photo, before it gets covered with Trim hth Thankyou so much my house is a mess the brick work is as bad Re: Brick work around windows 14Aug 27, 2018 1:32 am ![]() We are the same with our house. We have checked our builder's display homes and our is finished very different around the base of the windows where it meets the brick sills. Looks like the bricky came back after finishing the walls and did the sills really quickly and poorly and possibly ran out of bricks and we can see chips, the cavity holes in the bricks and gaps where the bricks don't go under the window frame, which is causing the flap seal to waiver and not work correctly. I'm even unsure where flashing was installed also. Re: Brick work around windows 15Aug 27, 2018 1:33 am ![]() ![]() We are the same with our house. We have checked our builder's display homes and our is finished very different around the base of the windows where it meets the brick sills. Looks like the bricky came back after finishing the walls and did the sills really quickly and poorly and possibly ran out of bricks and we can see chips, the cavity holes in the bricks and gaps where the bricks don't go under the window frame, which is causing the flap seal to waiver and not work correctly. I'm even unsure where flashing was installed also. There is evidence of water on the head reveals. That could have happened during the build, or may be happening currently. There are water stains above a couple of windows… 2 3830 ![]() DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair could be the footing or being hard up against the other wall with no expansion joint or both. You could try again with brick mesh and use some sticky back foam against the… 1 1085 You’re on the right track, wire brush in a grinder then a zinc rich epoxy primer then a top coat of some sort, like a waterproofing membrane. Raising the concrete would… 1 7030 |