Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jun 25, 2009 11:05 am 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??? Re: Question about frame 4Jun 25, 2009 11:21 am 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. Re: Question about frame 5Jun 25, 2009 11:57 am Thanks kyton! Hope this works: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ 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? Re: Question about frame 6Jun 25, 2009 12:49 pm 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. Re: Question about frame 7Jun 25, 2009 3:34 pm 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. Re: Question about frame 10Jun 25, 2009 6:07 pm Brickie in_for_the_experience I've got my stud-finder from Bunnings My wife is a stud finder.....(insert wry smilie smile here) so is mine Kodiak Data Cabling onFaceBook Consult*, Design and Installation Data, TV, Home Theatre/ AV Cabling, Multi Room Audio, IP CCTV and Door Intercoms Ask for a Quote. *DIY DATA Cabling Is Ilegal Long time forum searcher first time asker. I've got this hideous aluminium frame for a front door and side windows. Is there a way or a product out there that could be… 0 2227 This certainly doesn't look good. I would be engaging with an independent inspector to have a look at this. As for the unscheduled site visits, most builders are quite… 1 21829 Hi, I have a steel frame house which was built 2 years ago. When you are down stairs you can hear clunking noises when someone is walking around. We were told if you… 0 3024 |