Browse Forums Building A New House 1 May 17, 2014 5:57 pm Hi I am building a 2 story house in Brisbane which is currently at the framing stage. When i visited last I noticed a few things which I thought could be suspect. I don't have very much knowledge in the building area and was after some opinions. I have 2 photos. 1. Metal post, this connects to a metal beam which cantilevers a small roof over the entrance. Its partly hanging off the slab, is this normal. My only reasoning is that they haven't welded up the post and the beam, so maybe they will adjust it? The wood frame is all fixed around it though. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ 2. In the garage and many other parts of the house, there is a large percentage of nails which have gone through the wood sheeting and entirely missed or split the stud behind. I understand there would be a margin of error but conservatively I would say 25% are like this at least in the garage anyway. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Is this normal? Or am I just being oversensitive because it is my first (and last) build. Thanks Re: Potential quality issues 2May 17, 2014 6:29 pm To me, it appears either the slab or the frame is not square. I'm assuming that plate will be chemset in to the concrete later. If it is just the ply sheeting that the nails have come through and slightly missed like that, I would be disappointed, but if the sheet if properly secured then it shouldn't be a problem for you. Owner Building at Jimboomba Woods in Logan City Qld. Blog : http://bandlnewhomebuild.blogspot.com H1 thread : viewtopic.php?f=38&t=68283 . Re: Potential quality issues 3May 17, 2014 6:30 pm Hi, i'll give you my opinion. Photo 1, With more than what appears to be 75% of the post bearing on the slab an no blow out to the side of the concrete i'd have no problem with that and I dont believe the certifier would either. Photo 2, If they have put another nail next to the ones that missed the stud theres no problem, not that there will be one anyway, houses always have more bracing allowed than is neccessary so a few nails that have gone astay wont be a problem. I'm sure i'll be howled down by the experts, but hey what would I know, only been building houses for 36yrs. Re: Potential quality issues 4May 17, 2014 6:41 pm I know the first photo might seem acceptable and it probably is. My concern is what happens if the edge of the concrete breaks away. Then there will be issues. You are not left with much backup if you need it. Re: Potential quality issues 5May 18, 2014 10:36 am +1.. the reo in the concrete most likely stops short of where the metal post is sitting on as well. Fine for a single story or an entrance way but would be questionable if it's the supporting corner of a second story house. Re: Potential quality issues 6May 18, 2014 10:37 am +1.. the reo in the concrete most likely stops short of where the metal post is sitting on as well. Fine for a single story or an entrance way but would be questionable if it's the supporting corner of a two story house. Re: Potential quality issues 9May 22, 2014 9:16 am Don't you have an independent building inspector? If so, let them take care of this. Re: Potential quality issues 10May 22, 2014 10:22 am This is very poor and there is no chance this will properly support the loads. I agree with DoubleDutch, get yourself a competent inspector to look after your build, what's on display here could mean there are other serious issues you may not be aware of. Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Potential quality issues 11May 22, 2014 12:55 pm Where is your termite protection??? Using Tapatalk Re: Potential quality issues 12May 22, 2014 2:16 pm xueprojects Where is your termite protection??? I am not sure Apparently a building certifier has to sign off on it when they finish the frame, I am wondering if I should hire an independent certifier to give me a second opinion. Re: Potential quality issues 13May 22, 2014 3:16 pm a_w_d xueprojects Where is your termite protection??? I am not sure Apparently a building certifier has to sign off on it when they finish the frame, I am wondering if I should hire an independent certifier to give me a second opinion. Yes that is what we have been saying all along Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Potential quality issues 14May 22, 2014 3:26 pm building-expert a_w_d xueprojects Where is your termite protection??? I am not sure Apparently a building certifier has to sign off on it when they finish the frame, I am wondering if I should hire an independent certifier to give me a second opinion. Yes that is what we have been saying all along Notice it is untreated timber as well LOL Using Tapatalk Re: Potential quality issues 15May 22, 2014 3:49 pm building-expert a_w_d xueprojects Where is your termite protection??? I am not sure Apparently a building certifier has to sign off on it when they finish the frame, I am wondering if I should hire an independent certifier to give me a second opinion. Yes that is what we have been saying all along I will be calling someone up tomorrow. Can anyone recommend a certifier in Brisbane? Re: Potential quality issues 16May 22, 2014 4:02 pm a_w_d building-expert a_w_d [quote="xueprojects"]Where is your termite protection??? I am not sure Apparently a building certifier has to sign off on it when they finish the frame, I am wondering if I should hire an independent certifier to give me a second opinion. Yes that is what we have been saying all along I will be calling someone up tomorrow. Can anyone recommend a certifier in Brisbane?[/quote] Give one of the guys from Jim's Building Inspections a call. Tell them you have been pass through by Gordon from Jim's Building Inspections North Sydney I'll pm you their contact Using Tapatalk Re: Potential quality issues 17May 22, 2014 4:20 pm "jim's building inspections"...same lot of "jim's" group as "jim's mowing/dogwashing/cleaning" etc? Creator of superduperonium, expert at expert things, nobel laureate, can hold my breath for 10 minutes. Re: Potential quality issues 18May 22, 2014 5:28 pm Ponzu "jim's building inspections"...same lot of "jim's" group as "jim's mowing/dogwashing/cleaning" etc? Yep. I'm using them on my build in Brissie now. Really good and good value. I called the. Umber on the website to book. http://www.jimsbuildinginspections.com.au/ Re: Potential quality issues 19May 22, 2014 7:01 pm Photo 1: would not be happy with that at all. As others have said, I would have been hiring an independent inspector straight away. Photo 2: that come down to just laziness. Just check if they have put another nail next to the ones that missed. It shouldn't be much of an issue at all but if you are still worried just let the SS know Re: Potential quality issues 20May 28, 2014 6:36 pm Site manager FINALLY called me today, I brought up the metal post, and he mentioned it would be rectified in one of two ways to be determined by the structural engineer. a. Some sort of suitable grout. b. metal bracket dynabolted into the slab. I drove past this afternoon and noticed they tried to rectify it with some sort of grout/concrete. This is what greeted me Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Ill give them the benefit of the doubt as its clearly not finished yet. The certifier is scheduled to come and sign off on the frame in two weeks. I have been in contact with another local certifier to come and look at it at around the same time to give them time to rectify anything. Another thing I am annoyed about. There is a step down at my place, and the wall frame sitting on top of it is out around 40mm. Is it common for the bolt to be put in so diagonally? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ All 3 items listed are defects and are of concern. Please seek qualified independent inspector and/or legal advice for your state. 1 8372 Just removed 40 liters of water in the span of 2 hours. Water fills up the hole just above the seepage point and doesn't overflow. 1 1227 That brown colour looks like Masonite or hardboard. Get it checked but typically asbestos was used in wet areas and plaster board or Masonite in other areas 1 733 |