Question about frame

Hi, Hopefully everyone can see the attached picture. This was taken when the plastering work was taking place. As you would notice the horizontal timber seemed to have been knocked out of its place - perhaps by the electrian. I tried to ask the plasterers if they were going to fix the frame before they close it with the plasterboards but they did NOT SPEAK ANY ENGLISH! We were too late to book in an independent inspector, so now that all the plasterworks are finished, is there a way to find out if they did fix it???

umm.. how do I attach picture?

Join a photo hosting website like photobucket then post the "img" link on your thread.

I assume you are talking about the noggin in the wall?

Without a photo it is difficult however:

The only non-destructive test I can think of is to use a stud finder. You can pick them up from bunnings fairly cheaply and will be able to get a good idea on where the studs/noggins are in the wall after the plaster has gone on.

Thanks kyton! Hope this works:

My biggest worry is the cables might get pulled down if that part falls one day.

Sierra, that's correct, I believe it's called noggin. I did hear about the stud-finder thing, so I'm going to Bunnings this afternoon to buy it. How does it actually work, though? Is it by using magnet to check where the nails are?

I cant tell you the science behind it, I assume it measures density changes in the wall. It detects solid objects behind the plasterboard.

Consider buying one that will detect AC for future use once the house is completed. Not much more and they come in very handy. The one I bought was a stanley and had a "mouth" the same width as a stud and makes finding the centre of the stud much easier.

I've got my stud-finder from Bunnings and tested it on my apartment wall! Yay! Thanks for the tips Sierra. I think I actually bought the same one as yours.

Good luck, hope you find your noggin was all fixed before the plaster went on!

My wife is a stud finder.....(insert wry smilie smile here)

so is mine