Browse Forums Building A New House 1 May 19, 2022 3:41 pm Hey all, So I'm at a point in my build were I have to decide if I want to do a "Reverse build" or put my job on hold. The roof is on, windows are in and house is wrapped. Bricks have been delivered but this is where the issue is. My builder said that all their brickies are delayed on other jobs. The best case scenario is that they could start by the end of May but more likely mid June. So my options are that they can proceed with installing the insulation and plaster boards and keep going with the internal build and then start the bricks ones trades become available, or I can put the house on hold and wait till trades are available and start the brickwork. What would be your recommendation? Could there be any major issues with going reverse build? As in possibly water seeping through and getting into the insulation and plaster? Thanks Re: "Reverse Build" or put job on hold? 2May 19, 2022 3:54 pm kennyc Hey all, So I'm at a point in my build were I have to decide if I want to do a "Reverse build" or put my job on hold. The roof is on, windows are in and house is wrapped. Bricks have been delivered but this is where the issue is. My builder said that all their brickies are delayed on other jobs. The best case scenario is that they could start by the end of May but more likely mid June. So my options are that they can proceed with installing the insulation and plaster boards and keep going with the internal build and then start the bricks ones trades become available, or I can put the house on hold and wait till trades are available and start the brickwork. What would be your recommendation? Could there be any major issues with going reverse build? As in possibly water seeping through and getting into the insulation and plaster? Thanks We do this all the time, you just have to make sure that the house is tightly wrapped & waterproofed. You can definitely get your rough ins done. Another option is cancel the bricks and switch to an alternative like hebel. Cheaper and there is heaps around and it will be on in a couple of days FYI this is standard building practice in Victoria it is just that we are not used to it up here Architectural Homes & Duplexes -Â specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Re: 3May 19, 2022 3:59 pm [quote="Ashington Homes":27mkbl3i]
We do this all the time, you just have to make sure that the house is tightly wrapped. Another option is cancel the bricks and switch to an alternative like hebel. Cheaper and there is heaps around and it will be on in a couple of days[/quote:27mkbl3i] Thanks, I think it's a bit late to cancel the bricks as they're already sitting on my property. Plus I do prefer bricks. So it's highly unlikely that water could damage the insulation and plaster? Thanks again for your recommendation 🙂 Re: Re: 4May 19, 2022 4:06 pm kennyc Ashington Homes We do this all the time, you just have to make sure that the house is tightly wrapped. Another option is cancel the bricks and switch to an alternative like hebel. Cheaper and there is heaps around and it will be on in a couple of days Thanks, I think it's a bit late to cancel the bricks as their already sitting on my property. Plus I do prefer bricks. So it's highly unlikely that water could damage the insulation and plaster? Thanks again for your recommendation 🙂 water can definitely get in if you dont wrap and seal properly. They have to pay close attention to every join and make sure there are not any careless holes 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. yes it does, you've just not understood it. theres a difference. 4 5333 Regardless of wall hung toilet or floor pan toilet your feet will be right on drain, seems to me the waste should not be in that location given the design. Also are you… 6 7048 Last year I had a gas leak at my house. 3 days later, I have about 1 sqm of my exposed aggregate paving broken up. I am not sure how to go about getting it repaired… 0 10415 |