Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement Re: Roof support, want to remove some walls 22Nov 11, 2019 2:23 pm 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: Roof support, want to remove some walls 25Nov 25, 2019 7:06 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: Roof support, want to remove some walls 28Nov 27, 2019 12:30 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: Roof support, want to remove some walls 30Nov 27, 2019 4:01 pm 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: Roof support, want to remove some walls 32Nov 28, 2019 8:37 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Roof support, want to remove some walls 34Nov 28, 2019 9:46 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Roof support, want to remove some walls 35Nov 28, 2019 10:08 am "Finding carpenters (onsite) that can read is becoming more of a problem" Maybe over in the boondocks of WA, not so much of a problem here in the big smoke. Stewie Re: Roof support, want to remove some walls 36Nov 08, 2020 4:21 pm StructuralBIMGuy Stewie D Ha! "design/build data and proofs" . He wants to remove a couple of walls that affects nobody else, not build a heliport, install an olympic sized swimming pool, build up two storeys, commission a nuclear reactor. Goodness me. Stewie It affects people that go on and inadvertently purchase that non-compliant structure/building. The days of qualified carpenters reading span tables are numbered...LOL, Finding carpenters (onsite) that can read is becoming more of a problem hth I don't often agree with StructuralBIMGuy but this time he is absolutely right. He says: "It affects people that go on and inadvertently purchase that non-compliant structure/building" perfectly said. Engineering is for engineers, building for builders and building of timber frames for carpenters. StewieD talks about carpenters doing renovations however that makes them builders and as builders they should know their limits. I have done four structural engineering subjects at the school of engineering whilst doing my building degree but that does not make me an engineer, but it gives me clear understanding of everyone's place in the food chain. I know about structures more than most builders but even with that experience I am not an engineer. Unless you are an engineer you cannot certify structural work nor do you have professional indemnity insurance to cover you. Building surveyors will ask for structural design to be certified and then peer reviewed. Then they will rely on two engineering certificates to accept engineering into the building permit. However both Stewie D and old chippy make a very good point about the cost of certification. I am not in favour of self certification because of rubbish work I have seen plumbers self certify. They know better and how to do it properly but are lazy and cutting corners. It is a bit more difficult with builders and carpenters because their level of expertise is uncertain. We have had the corrupt officers of Building Commission push through registration of unqualified builders and I met one on site that could not speak English. With carpenters only God knows how many are properly qualified. My apprehension is from my experience. Once I inspected a home for pre purchase and at rear there was tiled gazebo but it was in the process of structural collapse but no one knew. It had no collar ties and roof weight pushed posts outward out of vertical only jamming against screen wall. It could have collapsed anytime and you can imagine if there was a kids birthday party under. Another time I inspected a two storey residence that did not have a single wall brace, I assume it was temporary props that held it up until it was braced by brick veneer. So my message to all that think they know, or even if they do, Don't take the risk I have always hired engineers for my projects, they are good to work with and I never had any structural issues. However I do think there should be legislated low cost expedited engineering solutions for the scenarios that Stewie D and Old Chippy describe. 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 4 2716 How do you remove one of these ceiling air con vents? And is it possible to disconnect the duct joined to the vent from inside the house, without going into the roof cavity? 0 4025 the step up is 30mm and wanting it to be flat . how much does the concrete have to be lowered .we plan on removing bath and lenghten shower and adding seat. the old bath… 0 8158 |