Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! Re: Mortar defect? 2Dec 27, 2018 7:41 am 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: Mortar defect? 3Dec 28, 2018 9:35 pm building-expert If you are in Victoria your dwelling is under builder's warranty for 10 years. It is unlikely you have a serious problem but observe and keep photos and records. Your inspector should be able to give you proper advice. Thanks for the reply! In NSW it's seven years but the builder says this is not structural. Its the flashing and is normal. Some builders cover them up others just leave them handing. You can cover it up with an aluminium bracket or ask the builder. 7 11214 you need to understand the breakdown of warranties. 90 warranty is considered as minor defects rectification period where as the longer ones are more major/structural… 1 5327 Building Standards; Getting It Right! There doesn't look to be any rebate in the slab to prevent water from scooting under the window. AS4654 is the Australian standard to look at/refer to. They have… 1 10139 |