Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Whens too late to upgrade slab? 2Feb 14, 2015 5:02 am I would say its too late unless you are prepared for very large variation costs, and it will go much jigher up the chain than the SS. 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: Whens too late to upgrade slab? 3Feb 14, 2015 7:06 am What does the geotech and engineers report say and whose suggestion is it to up grade? I fear you will be paying a lot more now? OT..Steps to follow on difficult sites/locations/builds. 1.Get the block properly surveyed and inspected /sampled/tested by geotech engineer 2.Check siteworks for old and new houses built within close proximity If your budget permits get the best person/expert you can afford. 3.Along with initial site results check,environmental, building Zones, wind, flooding, fire, earthquate requirements,etc,etc These factors will influence your overall design 4.If your design is 3D/BIM then insist on extending the modelling to faciliate Engineering & Lifestyle Simulations.,..beyond Artistic eye candy Renderings that have no data. Too many clients get hooked on textured renderings and fail to understand building material and Soil properties, ie, strength, durability,thermal, acoustic, corrosion, creep, consolidation, differential settlement, etc,etc 5.Because of the above factors (4) if you dont want on going mantenance and structural repair then factor the optimal design solution into your final design. Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Whens too late to upgrade slab? 4Feb 14, 2015 7:48 am Hi, thanks for your feedback, i was thinking the same to be honest, i had 2 geo's done as i had two tenders, from two different builders both come back with M class as there rating but you all know whats its like when your building, you get that one person who tells you different and justs puts worry and doubt into the whole process Re: Whens too late to upgrade slab? 5Feb 14, 2015 8:32 am ktmrida both come back with M class as there rating but you all know whats its like when your building, you get that one person who tells you different and justs puts worry and doubt into the whole process New home Salesman are very good at doing that...always ask for the advice givers qualifications, proof/data/calculations and get it in writing. All lawyers, when push comes to shove, will tell you Salesman arent experts...their advice is free, hence has no value. Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Whens too late to upgrade slab? 7Feb 14, 2015 7:38 pm What is the reason why you are wanting to upgrade? 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 Like I said the Occupancy Certificate is not the tollgate that marks the completion of the house. The contract defines… 7 10710 It will be neat but you won't have much freeboard. At least they are not weep holes. Are you in a high intensity rainfall region? The regulatory slope is only required… 3 8240 Firstly, if your house is still under builder's warranty (10 years in Victoria) you should have no need to crawl into roof space but let the builder handle it, unless you… 3 5633 |