Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement 1 Aug 13, 2019 10:12 am Hi There, We need to renovate the walls of our balcony as it is currently leaking. Some builders advised to remove the old rendering, put some cement sheets and render. Others advise to re-fix the original with new screws and apply a galvanised mesh across the walls and render. Our main priority is to ensure that no leak will happen in the future event though it means that it will cost more to fix it. Does anyone have an opinion on whether we should go for the cement sheets or simply the galvanised mesh? Thanks heaps! Amy Re: Balcony walls renovation 2Aug 16, 2019 8:05 am Hi emilie welcome to the forum Putting up photos does help..otherwise others are left guessing? Emilie Some builders advised to remove the old rendering, put some cement sheets and render. Others advise to re-fix the original with new screws and apply a galvanised mesh across the walls and render. There are Australian Standards and alternate solutions they should be explained to you by the builder/subcontractor quoting Emilie Does anyone have an opinion on whether we should go for the cement sheets or simply the galvanised mesh? Personally I wouldn't go for any Solution offered by a builder/subcontractor that is not certified and inspected and also know where the costs are involved. here How cost-cutting makes buildings fail It is Unfortunate that even the insurers repair work needs to be checked Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs First time building 2 storey home in NSW. Below Current plan have separate balcony. But thinking to do a multipurpose lounge with balcony (kind of sunroom) in first floor… 0 4775 Well you won't get cooked by the afternoon sun when sitting out on the balcony on a summers afternoon but you won't have much to look at besides the neighbours… 4 3749 Dear all, Requesting your help in relation to a CDC code. We are building a new home in NSW on a corner lot (500m2, 15m wide) following Greenfield CDC code. Our design… 0 4781 |