Reverse build- plaster before brick

Newhomeaus · Dec 04, 2024 5:04 am

Hi there

There’s no trade shortage however my builder wishes to plaster before the brick starts.

There are tears in the building wrap, an with all the rain we have had (VIC) there’s spots around the house where the frame is wet an water seeps through

Rough ins are being done this week, plaster to start in 2 weeks

I am concerned the insulation and plaster would get wet which down the line cause issue.

Should I be telling them to pause plaster until bricks completed ?

Thank you

gommeqld · Dec 04, 2024 1:39 pm

At first glance, it sounds like poor workmanship to me. That is: plastering before bricking with water trapped in the cavity.

Too many factors unknown for me so I'd say ask your certifier/building inspector. They will (should?) know what is going on with your build and can give an educated opinion.

Splashers · Dec 04, 2024 5:12 pm

There are large volume builders in NSW that do this as standard practice and have done for many years. Personally i would never allow this on a home i was to build for many reasons.