Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Mar 25, 2011 10:05 am I saw a slab going down last Saturday and they started putting the frame up yesterday (Thursday)!! We have had pretty wet weather all week in Adelaide so I don't think the concrete would even be dried out - unbelievable!! For info on our build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=43093 Built the McLaren by Dechellis - slab down 22 Feb - handover 30 Aug 2011 - and gardens finished 9 Dec 2012!! Re: You wouldn't believe what I saw ... 2Mar 25, 2011 10:55 am There have been people on here, who have had slabs poured one day and the frame started the next. Definitely don't think it gives the slab long to cure before they start putting weight on it. contract signed: Nov 09 Released to Construction: 23 Jul 10 Slab poured: 9 Aug 10 Frame completed: 30 Aug 10 Windows & Gutters: 7 Sep 10 Bricks: 15 - 23 Sep 10 Roof: 24 Sep 10 Gyprock: 20 Oct 10 Lockup: 25 Oct 10 Kitchen: 27 Oct 10 Tiling: 6 - 9 Nov 10 Painting: 17 Nov 10 Carpet: 30 Nov 10 PCI: 15 Dec 10 Handover: 17 Dec 10 https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=35943 Re: You wouldn't believe what I saw ... 3Mar 25, 2011 11:06 am Concrete gets about 90% of its strength in the first seven days. Although putting the frame up after 5 days is not ideal the full load of the roof, plus the brickwork won't be applied for at least another week. Once concrete is placed and a few hours old the weather doesn't make much difference to concrete. A bit of rain is actually much better than dry weather. In the past, on coastal civil engineering jobs, I have often had to place concrete under water and got good results. 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. Re: You wouldn't believe what I saw ... 4Mar 25, 2011 12:06 pm Don Corleone also got good results from placing concrete underwater, or so I heard. Metricon Riva 33 - http://herlihy-riva.blogspot.com Site start 15/03/2010 - Handover 23/12/2010 9 months and 8 days (284 calendar days) from site start to handover Re: You wouldn't believe what I saw ... 5Mar 25, 2011 12:30 pm Then would you believe our slab was laid on a thursday and the frame started the day after.....http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=28045&start=264 Still hasn't fallen down yet Our Build - Places Fairhaven 23+ - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=28045 Our Landscaping - Belial's Backyard - https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=45375 Re: You wouldn't believe what I saw ... 6Mar 25, 2011 2:48 pm It does not rain much in Perth in Summer so when my slab went down in Feb I watered it each night for 3 days. Wife said I looked like a moron watering concrete Timeline Aug 08-Land Mar 09-Demo/Titles Sept 10-Handover No1 Sept 11-Handover No2 April 12-Sold No2 Aug 14-Land/Demo Jan 15-Slabs viewtopic.php?f=31&t=25736 Re: You wouldn't believe what I saw ... 7Mar 25, 2011 2:52 pm Yes I saw our neighbour recently watering his new concrete driveway - I see what you mean!! For info on our build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=43093 Built the McLaren by Dechellis - slab down 22 Feb - handover 30 Aug 2011 - and gardens finished 9 Dec 2012!! Re: You wouldn't believe what I saw ... 8Mar 25, 2011 3:00 pm A smart moron may be Where you are coming from is where you are going to... All sorted guys. Just needed to buy a blade with the correct bush. Dunno how to delete this post, can't find any help file. Cheers. 1 3663 Fine with me... just let 'em step in with some affordable (but good) gear... 12 5485 Looking to start the journey of becoming an owner builder in SA. Feeling pretty (overly) confident on the building and construction details, but really struggling to find… 0 8419 |