Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Oct 22, 2012 2:56 pm Hi All, Hope I can get a few opinions. We checked out our house yesterday and were surprised to find the build moving fast. We checked the place thoroughly, and apart from a sliding door not closing 'easily' we found some other things: 1. gap between the wall plaster and slab (on a wall shared with a garage and living room 2. window frames and plaster gaps 3. slightly unglued plasterboard in laundry. Pics and descriptions here: http://housedefects.tumblr.com/ Wondering if I'm being too pedantic? Thanks !! Re: Normal or defects? 2Oct 22, 2012 5:00 pm This document is worth a read. http://www.buildingcommission.com.au/re ... IDE_07.pdf Although its a Victorian Gov't documentation but what it describes is what you could assume to be reasonable for any state. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Hi All, I engaged a tradie to install concrete retaining wall 600-800mm high over 32 meters in Victoria. Sleepers are 200*75*2000 mm installed over 17 steel posts. I… 0 6899 1 9472 All 3 items listed are defects and are of concern. Please seek qualified independent inspector and/or legal advice for your state. 1 8211 |