Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Dec 19, 2018 6:45 pm Hi everyone, First time poster here. We are building a custom designed home in Brisbane and have had a terrible experience with our builder so far. Deposit paid February, land ready to go, no site cut until August and they’ve just completed the frame four months later. The roof is in progress right now, and we’ve realised the roof pitch appears incorrect. We have 22.5 degrees listed on our plans with a small section under garage facade being only 5 degrees. Just wondering (keeping in mind this builder has been a complete nightmare the entire process and is proving themselves completely incompetent at each and every step), what would you expect from them if it is in fact incorrect? What kind of cost and time delays are involved with changing the roof once it’s on? And what kind of cost is there when increasing a pitch from 5 degrees to 22.5 degrees so I can properly ask for compensation if we decide to keep it to avoid the drama and delays. Is this something that happens often? We’ve built 3 times before but never experienced anything this major going wrong. And this is just one of many so far... Thanks in advance! Sarah. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Incorrect roof pitch 2Dec 20, 2018 12:09 am To clarify, it's 5 degrees on the plans, they seem to be building it at 5 degrees, but you want it changed to 22.5 to match the other roof pitches? Wouldn't that make your garage unusable? I don't see a problem with 5 degrees. Re: Incorrect roof pitch 3Dec 20, 2018 5:40 am luxbuild To clarify, it's 5 degrees on the plans, they seem to be building it at 5 degrees, but you want it changed to 22.5 to match the other roof pitches? Wouldn't that make your garage unusable? I don't see a problem with 5 degrees. Hi Luxbuild, Sorry I’m referring to the upper roof line that is marked 22.5 degree roof pitch on the plan, which makes the roof higher than the gables. It’s where I’ve drawn the red arrow in the picture. But the roof pitch they’ve currently built appears to be the same pitch as the garage (which is correct) at 5 degrees. Re: Incorrect roof pitch 4Dec 20, 2018 8:19 am Are you sure it's not just a temporary attachment, holding something in place? The builder can't just change something like that without changing all the drawings etc; all the shapes are different, council approvals etc need the building to be the same as what's approved, how can they order the wood & the colourbond etc? I know they're being a PITA, but I think you just have to ask what's going on. Re: Incorrect roof pitch 5Dec 20, 2018 8:48 am Thanks Forg, They told us yesterday all trusses were in place and the roof has already started going on. I'll absolutely ask them what's going on but good to know that it's definitely not something that ever should happen. Our windows have come framed in completely different sizes and positions to the signed plans, and they cut our site too deep and busted the main sewerage line, so they have a history of not sticking to the plan and cowboying their way through the build, so I honestly wouldn't be the least bit surprised if they have made a change without approval. Re: Incorrect roof pitch 6Dec 20, 2018 11:55 am Get a building inspector, have a look at this forums building experts web page, you will learn lots and know why and who to get, you quickly need some onsite knowledge or risk many wrongs Continuing, a good building consultant will help you understand and gain confidence you have at least the knowledge your builder does, with a guy like building expert you get well above most builders knowledge including your rights and the way forward, good luck. Re: Incorrect roof pitch 7Dec 20, 2018 12:48 pm Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Ah I see. Thanks. I highlighted your photo to help show the issue. It seems some of the later rafters seem to be at the right angle, but not sure whats going on with the first blue one. Yes it sounds like you definitely need an independent inspector. Aside from them not building what you want, or honoring the contract, what is the penalty if they don't build to council approved plans? Re: Incorrect roof pitch 8Dec 20, 2018 3:21 pm Joker Get a building inspector, have a look at this forums building experts web page, you will learn lots and know why and who to get, you quickly need some onsite knowledge or risk many wrongs Continuing, a good building consultant will help you understand and gain confidence you have at least the knowledge your builder does, with a guy like building expert you get well above most builders knowledge including your rights and the way forward, good luck. Thanks Joker- we will do that! They have just now hit us with a $7,500 variation for provisional site costs and are saying they can't provide any kind of proof even though the contract states they have to. So we need some help on a few things it seems! Re: Incorrect roof pitch 9Dec 20, 2018 3:24 pm luxbuild Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Ah I see. Thanks. I highlighted your photo to help show the issue. It seems some of the later rafters seem to be at the right angle, but not sure whats going on with the first blue one. Yes it sounds like you definitely need an independent inspector. Aside from them not building what you want, or honoring the contract, what is the penalty if they don't build to council approved plans? Thank you so much- this makes it much more clear! Yeah you're right... I'm not sure why the front ones are lower. Considering their surprise $7,500 variation this afternoon with no ability to provide costing as to why, we will absolutely be engaging a professional. I would also love to know what the penalty was for not actually building to the council approved plans! Thanks for your help and advice. Re: Incorrect roof pitch 10Dec 20, 2018 8:02 pm I guess in reality that blue roof line (hip rafter) isn't parallel to the red or green ones, so it might just look a little odd as its also angled towards the back of the block? Can you go next door and see if it looks right from the side? Why don't you call and talk with someone at the town planning in your council? 1 2294 Hello! I've alfresco pitch of 3 degrees sitting just below the highlight window. Need advice on below: 1. Will the 3 degree pitch be ok to drain the rain water? The roof… 0 4573 Constant What you have posted isn't really readable and also needs to be compared to your architectural plans. Happy to have a look if you email me at 1 8948 |