Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! Re: Brick mortar defect 21Oct 12, 2017 6:33 pm Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Brick mortar defect 23Oct 12, 2017 7:18 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: Brick mortar defect 25Oct 12, 2017 9:17 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: Brick mortar defect 27Oct 12, 2017 10:56 pm Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Brick mortar defect 29Oct 13, 2017 8:14 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Brick mortar defect 31Oct 13, 2017 10:21 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Brick mortar defect 34Oct 13, 2017 12:05 pm Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Brick mortar defect 37Oct 16, 2017 4:37 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: Brick mortar defect 39Oct 16, 2017 9:46 am sylve Question Can we say to the builder that we want it demolished and rebuilt ?, Even though on the report they have gaven 3 options ? Not from what I've seen in your photos..although you will need to look at the wall loading to say otherwise Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Brick mortar defect 40Oct 16, 2017 10:06 am building-expert How is repointing going to overcome structural weakness in the body of the mortar? You will need to provide evidence, calculations & proofs of tensile and bending Stresses, Failure, etc The hand calculations are very complicated/difficult ..enter FEA/multiphysics software (Time based simulations) and there are now provisions for such in structural codes. Here's what the battlers & Punters need to do 1. Get copies of all engineering specs,data,etc. Have the engineering independently inspected 2. Take photos of non compliance and future anticipated problem areas before they occur 3. Advise the builder of consequences of his failure to act, non-compliance and anticipated remedies 4.The evidence matches the simulations over time 5. It then becomes a Waiting game... There are lawyers & Engineers that specialise in such cases I prefer the repairs and less confrontation methods...... before the messy court cases Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Its the flashing and is normal. Some builders cover them up others just leave them handing. You can cover it up with an aluminium bracket or ask the builder. 7 11332 you need to understand the breakdown of warranties. 90 warranty is considered as minor defects rectification period where as the longer ones are more major/structural… 1 5412 Building Standards; Getting It Right! There doesn't look to be any rebate in the slab to prevent water from scooting under the window. AS4654 is the Australian standard to look at/refer to. They have… 1 10219 |