Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Oct 28, 2021 1:51 pm Hi All, Hoping someone may be able to help as builder is not being helpful at all on this new build. Should all metal roofs be installed for 12.5 and beyond the way it is in Picture 2 or is Picture 1 compliant? Bradford have advised that all ridgelines, valleys and end of sheet above gutter should be blanketed/infilled to prevent 3mm gap and that the sarking is a secondary ember safeguard only? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: BAL Compliance 2Oct 28, 2021 4:17 pm CBHP I just shot you an email with the answer. In my area I see quite a number of BAL rated homes built in the last few years with obvious non compliance issues that the certifiers havent picked up on. The problem in NSW is that Builders get to provide a certificate saying they have complied. But I am talking obvious things like weepholes, metal screens, vent pipes, non fire rated front doors etc. Stuff you can see from the street. Who knows what they have or havent done with the insulation. Anyway, good luck Simeon Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Re: BAL Compliance 3Oct 28, 2021 5:14 pm Ashington Homes CBHP I just shot you an email with the answer. In my area I see quite a number of BAL rated homes built in the last few years with obvious non compliance issues that the certifiers havent picked up on. The problem in NSW is that Builders get to provide a certificate saying they have complied. But I am talking obvious things like weepholes, metal screens, vent pipes, non fire rated front doors etc. Stuff you can see from the street. Who knows what they have or havent done with the insulation. Anyway, good luck Simeon Thanks for that very much appreciated. Hi Simeon, Thanks for your reply. Yes, that makes sense. I contacted the manufacturer; they will issue a certificate with BAL rating mentioned on it. 2 1845 For anyone that comes across this issue in the future - Just did what aussieta said and found a plumber to inspect it and sign off on it. Was difficult to find someone to… 3 5271 From a pure legal perspective, if you've signed the variation, it is a very high bar to have it set aside. No-one can give you legal advice on a forum, but you would need… 3 4339 |