Ok...so our house isnt going to fall down but surely someone should be picking this problem up at some stage before now!
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As per pic...we have a electrical connection for a nice feature light out the front of our home, with a connection for a downpipe that is going to just about cover it up!!
Question..should the downpipe be moved?....can they angle it so it will be further away and leave more room for the light? any other suggestions?
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Browse Forums Building A New House Re: building issue.. 2Sep 01, 2007 1:58 pm It's called the plumber not talking to the electrician whos are both not being managed by the supervisor.
Ask them to move or they will both just do there bit unless told otherwise And then it;s too late.  06 Mar 2007 768 Gold Member Re: building issue.. 3Sep 01, 2007 5:29 pm Vanderlay - that's not good enough on their part, and well spotted on your part.
I can't see if there's a gutter on the other wall, around the corner - if there is, the downpipe needs to be moved, and the gutter with the pop already installed needs to be replaced (at their expense!). The other option is to bring the downpipe down from the existing pop, and run it around the corner so it's attached to the side wall. IMHO that would look pretty ordinary. What do your plans show? Re: building issue.. 4Sep 01, 2007 6:28 pm Vanderlay…….how funny…..not! 
I can’t even imagine how this could happen! Where’s the builder while all this is going on, this is his job, not yours to make sure everything is in its right place. I would be pulling the builder aside and asking him if he is on the ball with the project. Front there Monday if you can and ask everyone how the feature light, and down pipe are going to look together…….that should raise some eyebrows! Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com 19 Mar 2007 4,245 Sydney Gold Member Re: building issue.. 5Sep 01, 2007 6:51 pm Vanderlay,
At least the builder can't try to convince you to accept it. There is no way the downpipe and light can both be fitted. The designer should (if it's built as per the plans) or the builder (if it's not built as per the plans) be shot. But only after being extensively tortured. Cheers, Casa Demolition August 2009, Construction Started September 2009, Completed December 2010 31 May 2007 1,041 Member Re: building issue.. 6Sep 01, 2007 7:02 pm Either one or all of the plumber, electrician and building supervisor have a major sight impairment. I'd recommend an immediate optometrist appointment.. maybe a brain scan as well. Re: building issue.. 7Sep 01, 2007 7:07 pm Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com 31 May 2007 1,041 Member Re: building issue.. 9Sep 01, 2007 7:20 pm Is that what’s commonly know as a PEA BRAIN?  Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: building issue.. 10Sep 01, 2007 9:33 pm Well maybe they are planning one of those backlit wall mounted water features you often see on those renovation shows
On a serious note ..... thats a shocker of a mistake, I'd be doing what Michelle suggested - a few pointed questions first thing Monday morning should get something moving quick smart! Fiona 06 Apr 2007 592 Perth Gold Member Re: building issue.. 11Sep 01, 2007 11:33 pm where are you downpipes located according to you plans that you signed with the builder? surley when they did them them up the draftperson wouldn't have put them in the same spot ?? but then again stranger things have happened in the building world 06 Jan 2007 236 Bronze Member Re: building issue.. 12Sep 02, 2007 1:08 am It's not so easy to move a down pipe, as there are connections for it at the bottom with a connecting pipe sticking out.
I am afraid they might ask you to do away with the light. Currently Building in Bayside (Brighton East) Re: building issue.. 13Sep 02, 2007 3:14 pm Michell wrote "Pea brain"
Looks more like a Blue Bottle jellyfish to me  Ouch.
re this sort of stuff up happening, my parents did an extension in the 70's and put in 2 x new timber doors 6 foot wide each which opened up onto our backyard as a way to letting the breeze in downstairs on hot days - and part of the extension was a new upstairs toilet, bigger kitchen and some plumbing work. And where did the plumber put in the vent for the new toilet run - smack bang in front of the new doors - why - well he thought they were being removed
Yeah right buddy and that brand new 10 metre RSJ that the doors hang from and 15 foot extra floor space on the back of the house that the new toilet is part of is going too? He moved it at no charge 8 foot to the right and below the toilet - Derrr Back to the light ad downpipe. A tough one - you could dog leg the pipe to the right - down the wall then dog leg it back - not pretty though
Or maybe make a bracket that extends out from the wall and goes in front of the pipe and puts the light centrally in front of the pipe - which might be your better option if you want that light there
Steve 19 Mar 2007 4,245 Sydney Gold Member Re: building issue.. 14Sep 02, 2007 5:21 pm All these compromises!
Get the builder to build it as per the contract (which includes all the drawings). I'm sure if you didn't live up to any part of your end of the contract, the builder would be demanding it fixed or compensation. Both parties should be acting the same. Cheers, Casa Demolition August 2009, Construction Started September 2009, Completed December 2010 Re: building issue.. 15Sep 02, 2007 5:35 pm I agree Casa…..there is NO compromise here!!!!
Build it as it was drawn! And that would be my finial word on the subject if I was vanderlay.  Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: building issue.. 16Sep 02, 2007 6:15 pm Looks like we may end up with the same problem! I just re-checked our electricals and floor plans and it seems we also have a junction box where there is a down pipe. I asked about it at the time and she said that there should be enough room for both to fit on the one little wall (at the rear, to the right of a double sliding door near a corner). According to the electrical plans the JB is in the middle of that wall, and according to the floor plan the DP is in the middle of that wall. Might have to mention it to the site supervisor once we get one so that we don't end up with the same problem later on.
I guess that problem comes from 2 seperate people drawing 2 different plans for the 1 house. Ray. Second Time 'Round Re: building issue.. 17Sep 02, 2007 7:26 pm Hmm - I think this one will bring smiles to your faces.
As I'm in IT and software development --- Building it like it was designed and what I thought it was going to look like and what we actually can build !!! Is always the interesting stage of a project.
Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Now what is it you asked the builder for? Steve Re: building issue.. 18Sep 02, 2007 7:46 pm Hahahahaah that’s so funny Steve!!!!!
I want to put that on my website!! Boy does that ring home for some truths, very well put!  Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Should be something they come out ASAP to rectify, looking at the neighbors it would appear yours has a leak as I would expect theirs also to be filled if it was seeping… 2 3111 it's going to be hard to inspect, and more importantly it's going to be hard too keep that area clean of any debris or food for termites, and it will provide a nice shaded… 1 1520 I thought he already paid to the neighbours. Because the fence was not too old. Now after 1 year I got a call from owner and ask for the money. 4 2081 |
