Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Feb 12, 2017 9:24 pm Hi everyone, We have just started the build phase of our new home in Mount Barker SA. We have had the slab poured 3 weeks ago and upon our visit today we have noticed a crack between a shower recess and some plumbing. We were just hoping someone could help us out and tell us if this is normal or not? Thanks Blake & Louise Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Video of the entire crack https://youtu.be/UmRuX7pPvnI Re: Slab poured 3 weeks ago, now cracked 2Feb 13, 2017 7:33 am There is usually diagonal reinforcing at slab corners to prevent cracking like this. Has anyone checked slab preparations for you before concrete was poured? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ 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: Slab poured 3 weeks ago, now cracked 3Jun 09, 2017 6:18 pm How's the slab problem gone? Were your builder able to resolve this for you?? Looking forward to hearing how your build has gone! Joe, it depends on your certifier but we are noticing the ones we deal with are really cracking down. So i would recommend you follow your approved landscaping plans to… 4 10974 Hello needing some advice. I was about to build my Alfresco and needed a new slab and remove exisiting slab as its not standard. So they start to excavate and jackhammer… 0 10688 Plumbers 'can be' plumbers, made all the worse by self certification which the building surveyor invariably accepts as proof of compliance! The good thing is that you know know. 3 4860 |