Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Expansion joint in double storey house 2Aug 15, 2019 4:59 pm Hi DaniB You should have an expansion joint in the stair void as it is a large surface area and will be prone to a bit of movement and vibration through walking up and down the stairs multiple times every day. Some builders will use a skirting to cover the break in the gyprock and some will do expansion joint and paint over. R.Koncept Architectural Design & Drafting Affiliate of the Building Designers Association Australia www.rkoncept.com.au Custom Home Designs | Additions & Alterations | Dual Occupancy Specialist Hi Kristy Around $1.7-1.8m or around $4,600/sqm. if you PM me your email I will send you a break up in a spreadsheet so you can get an understanding of the costs for… 1 9980 1 4592 To my understanding early saw cuts are to control shrinkage cracks, so doing them now would be pointless. Control joints may reduce ugly cracking during periods of soil… 3 9863 |