Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Concrete encasement 3May 30, 2020 1:59 pm GLO Is it a newly registered block? If so, it probably means it need a to be encased. This was a big block of land and then was subdivided into 5 lots by a developer and this diagram is in our contract of sale. Re: Concrete encasement 5May 31, 2020 5:24 pm It is very unlikely to be concrete encased. Concrete encasement is only normally done if there are plans to build within the easement before the construction is started. If you want to build close to the sewer this link has some information; http://anewhouse.com.au/2012/01/building-on-pipeline-easements-or-close-to/ The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Concrete encasement 6May 31, 2020 10:26 pm Take 2 minutes to register with Dial Before you Dig: https://www.1100.com.au/ Then order the plans yourself-They are free and might give a bit more information you can use to 'truth' on site. Re: Concrete encasement 7May 31, 2020 10:32 pm bashworth It is very unlikely to be concrete encased. Concrete encasement is only normally done if there are plans to build within the easement before the construction is started. If you want to build close to the sewer this link has some information; http://anewhouse.com.au/2012/01/building-on-pipeline-easements-or-close-to/ Oh is it..it's strange why the diagram says conc encased. Thank you will check the website Re: Concrete encasement 8May 31, 2020 10:34 pm worldofmud Take 2 minutes to register with Dial Before you Dig: https://www.1100.com.au/ Then order the plans yourself-They are free and might give a bit more information you can use to 'truth' on site. Thank you..will register and find out. So confused as till now we thought it was conc encased. When you get a chance watch the last couple of videos. The cracks are pretty bad, it's almost as though he hasn't put any reo in that corner and hasn't compacted/levelled… 2 3358 You are fine. The concrete is never going to explode. Worse case scenario is that it develops a crack from different rates of expansion but hopefully it's got some… 5 4509 |