Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement Re: Patio design help, termites, water etc 3Aug 27, 2013 6:34 am Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Patio design help, termites, water etc 5Aug 27, 2013 10:14 am Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Patio design help, termites, water etc 6Aug 28, 2013 7:04 am building-expert With due respect Saint Mike I am professionally qualified, accredited and experienced timber pest inspector as you would have found out if you visited my web site. Respect taken BE. I was not attacking your credentials. I'm sure your website is good. Merely suggesting that HoB get someone to ensure it is ok - ie on the spot. A professional who can actually see what is there and make judgements in accordance with what he/she sees. Advice from a blog forum will not stand up in 5 years time should something go wrong. If I was going to change/amend/alter my house and it could affect termite barriers etc - I would have someone come and look and maybe approve my actions. But ... that's just me. If you have an agreement with a termite company (eg a Termimesh type company where they have installed their product in your house)) and your actions breach any agreement with them - your cover with them might be jeopardised. I have no issues with what you say - merely pointing out what I would do. Thanks for the insights, that makes perfect sense, and yeah, I will be leaning on the experience of the excavator operator entirely. 6 16105 Firstly the ableflex that has been installed needs (manufactures specification) a sealant cap over the top, preventing water draining down between the slab and the… 3 7744 If your patio is going to be 35 sqm then that's going to need Council Approval. The fact that they previously approved your 25sqm patio will be irelevant 1 5500 |