Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jul 04, 2009 4:06 pm Hey I have to pay my builder DFH the first progressive payment which is base stage. Just want to ask peoples opinion if everything looks ok, it is a H class waffle slab http://i607.photobucket.com/albums/tt15 ... L10946.jpg http://i607.photobucket.com/albums/tt15 ... L10947.jpg http://i607.photobucket.com/albums/tt15 ... L10950.jpg http://i607.photobucket.com/albums/tt15 ... L10952.jpg http://i607.photobucket.com/albums/tt15 ... L10954.jpg http://i607.photobucket.com/albums/tt15 ... L10960.jpg Thanks Re: First progressive payment what do you think of the work? 2Jul 04, 2009 4:11 pm Yup, it looks like a slab.... 'A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.' Louis Pasteur Vegie garden: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=27637&start=0 My Backyard Adventure Re: First progressive payment what do you think of the work? 3Jul 04, 2009 7:53 pm J, A number of simple checks that you can do: (1) are all the penetrations present? ie drains, waste water outlet, etc (2) is the slab the correct size? (3) is it reasonably flat and smooth? (4) are all the set-down areas present? (5) check the side walls of the slab - are there any big holes? can you see any steel reinforcement? For more peace of mind, get services of an independent inspector. Chris 1) I had requested R6 ceiling insualtion batts, however I noticed that on some areas there are huge gaps which will allow hot air to sweep in, and also noticed black/grey… 0 3597 No. It's not original. Circa early to mid 90s would be my guess and maybe even as late as early 2000s 1 6631 regardless, your contract stipulates a payments schedule and SOPA doesn't give provision to that scenario. Your contractual terms appear to stand. Hence get a lawyer, it… 4 11869 |