Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Aug 09, 2019 11:35 pm G'day All. Can anyone tell me the minimum requirement in relation to the finish of structural concrete inside a garage. As you can see on the photos, our builder Rawson have stated that they will do nothing in regards to the finish of the drop edge beam concrete which is in our garage. I have spoken to a few ex builders and they believe it doesn't comply and can't believe that Rawson are going to leave it as is. Anyone know if they have to at least leave a smooth finish? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Minimum requirement for internal concrete 2Aug 10, 2019 4:52 pm In our unit block there was plenty of exposed structural concrete in the garage with zero finishing over the top. Being a garage and not a living area I don't like your luck of forcing them to cover it. It is no different to how they finish drop edge beams externally, all of ours (which in some areas look much higher than yours) are all going to be left exposed. Re: Minimum requirement for internal concrete 3Sep 17, 2019 2:27 pm Hi Simon, I don't think it breaches any regulations to leave the concrete riser the way it is. But, the fact that you are unhappy with it aesthetically should be considered by the builder. It really doesn't take much time or effort to coat such a small area with a cementitious compound to satisfy the client. Only a couple of hours. Good luck with it. Re: Minimum requirement for internal concrete 4Sep 17, 2019 2:31 pm Hi Simon, I don't think it breaches any regulations or minimum requirements to leave the concrete riser the way it is. But, the fact that you are unhappy with it aesthetically should be considered by the builder. It really doesn't take much time or effort to coat such a small area with a cementitious compound to satisfy the client. Only a couple of hours. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Good luck with it. Re: Minimum requirement for internal concrete 5Sep 17, 2019 3:17 pm Things like this are frustrating when you spend so much $ with them, that surely they could help you out. It may not be worth the hassle mate, I'd suggest $80-100 worth of concrete paint and just paint over it to blend in with the wall perhaps? Thanks Draftroom that definitely helps a heap. We are still at the very early stage of planning to see what kind of house would fit on our plot. While we are on a… 3 15779 My land is 260m2 (10m x 26m) located in claymore NSW. Under campbelltown council. I know in general the following setbacks would apply ground floor side setback =… 0 6936 Hi, only for walking. It is a narrow 1.5m paved area next to house. 2 5440 |