Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Feb 08, 2022 6:46 pm Hi, My builder has refused to rectify the following defects - could anyone please tell me if these are a major and serious defects or i can ignore this as builder has agreed to address most of the other things. Please assist 1. Family – The external wall inside of the return air void is missing insulation that must be installed continuous around the external wall. 2. Family – the inside of return air void is open to the external wall. Once this external wall has been insulated, the wall also requires sealing to reduce the mechanical unit drawing air from the external wall/veneer cavity and to prevent air leakage to the inside of the dwelling. 3. Rear – the external tap has been positioned in a non-functional location. The Air conditioning unit has been positioned directly below the external tap. Hi Mofflepop, I would recommend finding a building designer to prepare plans, they should design to your specified budget. The benefit is you can tender the project out… 9 20417 Hi VK, Think it's worth investing time in an Owner Builder course to equip you with basic knowledge on Australian Building Industry and its regulations. Also, I suggest… 11 23012 |