Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jun 22, 2017 11:57 pm Hello. I'm new to HomeOne and I haven't been able to find any similar issues, hoping for some advice. We asked for all sliding doors (alfresco and laundry) to be recessed and it's documented in the building contract. Builder allowed for us to do our own main floor tiling (except for wet areas). We advised the builder to allow for 4cm for our own floor covering. We're almost nearing completion and we noticed that the recessed sliding door for the alfresco is at the same level as the internal slab - they hadn't allowed for the internal floor covering. There's no issues with the sliding door and tiles in the laundry - The tiles are flushed to the door track. We have raised this with our building supervisor and he's refusing that this is an issue. I've tried to look for some information on Australian (NSW) building standards and can't find anything. Hoping for some advice. Thank you in advance! Re: Recessed sliding door is flushed to internal floor slab 2Jun 23, 2017 6:34 am emdee Hoping for some advice. You might find some useful information here: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=87486 Re: Recessed sliding door is flushed to internal floor slab 3Jun 23, 2017 9:36 am emdee Hello. I'm new to HomeOne and I haven't been able to find any similar issues, hoping for some advice. We asked for all sliding doors (alfresco and laundry) to be recessed and it's documented in the building contract. Builder allowed for us to do our own main floor tiling (except for wet areas). We advised the builder to allow for 4cm for our own floor covering. We're almost nearing completion and we noticed that the recessed sliding door for the alfresco is at the same level as the internal slab - they hadn't allowed for the internal floor covering. There's no issues with the sliding door and tiles in the laundry - The tiles are flushed to the door track. We have raised this with our building supervisor and he's refusing that this is an issue. I've tried to look for some information on Australian (NSW) building standards and can't find anything. Hoping for some advice. Thank you in advance! Damn. I don't even know how they could fix that now. The tiler might be able to put a small ramp down along the doorframe. C U S T O M. C O R A L. B R O N T E. 43 http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=79581 M Y C U S T O M C O R A L B R O N T E 43 ...............Kitchen! 16 Nov 2016 https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=79581 Re: Recessed sliding door is flushed to internal floor slab 4Jun 23, 2017 4:35 pm arcadelt emdee Hoping for some advice. You might find some useful information here: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=87486 Thanks arcadeIt! I should have posted there! Re: Recessed sliding door is flushed to internal floor slab 5Jun 23, 2017 4:45 pm MrsJM Damn. I don't even know how they could fix that now. The tiler might be able to put a small ramp down along the doorframe. C U S T O M. C O R A L. B R O N T E. 43 http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=79581 Once the tiles are in, it'll be 4cm higher than the door track so we can't go with the ramp . Thanks for the suggestion! I rang an independent building inspector today after seeing some recommendations on this forum. He suggested that I push the builder to rectify the issue as he believes it was an oversight by the site supervisor. We're going to give them the option of: A) Lifting the door. They will need to remove the metal plate between the sliding door and the bricks, remove a layer of the bricks, then cover it with a 35mm plate which will look like it's part of the door; OR B) Provide a customized door size. Neither is ideal because we're sacrificing either aesthetics or 4cm of the door height, but we think it's better than having a trip hazard. Hopefully the builder agrees to either of the above options! Re: Recessed sliding door is flushed to internal floor slab 7Nov 06, 2019 7:59 pm Did you ever get a reply on this??? Can anyone tell me if the builder is responsible for ensuring when the door is recessed into the slab to account for the floor inside? Builder has recessed the door but the door is pretty much touching the concrete. Slides fine without flooring but as soon as I want to put the tiles in, it won’t fit. The builder is claiming I need to cut the door so that the tiles fit under the sliding door? Re: Recessed sliding door is flushed to internal floor slab 9Nov 07, 2019 11:59 am I thought we had the same issue. They simply trim the bottom of the door upright frame things and it was fine Hope this is the same for you Re: Recessed sliding door is flushed to internal floor slab 10Nov 07, 2019 2:50 pm You are correct. It's just the fins on the sliding door that get trimmed. Ultimately you should not be able to see the edges of the tile. For the OP the tiler will need to install a tile edge along the door so there's a neat edge. It's not ideal but not the end of the world. Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 I’m in a similar position except I’m after sliding 3 stacking doors. I am on a second-story apartment of which the balcony would not adequately fit any bi-fold or… 5 16152 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair Thanks Chippy . Did also see a YouTube video before. Removed them . Thanks again for the advice. 2 13960 |