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Re: Brick mortar defect 63Nov 01, 2017 8:09 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Brick mortar defect 66Nov 28, 2017 7:30 pm Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ 1 comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Brick mortar defect 67Nov 28, 2017 7:33 pm nilly sylve I did call lab regarding report and they have stated hey are in no position of stating wheather demolishing or not And engineerer has advise I get a brick tested as well for the salts etc Hi I am having same issues with our brick work what was your outcome they cant re point ours For Hi I have just posted check it out Whats happened with you brick Work ? Re: Brick mortar defect 69Nov 28, 2017 7:47 pm StructuralBIMGuy o0_zoe_00 Veey interested to here how you get on. We have a very similar issue with our build with JG King at the moment. Becoming very frustrated that for 2 months tools have essentially been down while a decision is made on what to do. A decision we are out of the loop with also. At this point we beleive they are looking at repointing. You will need to hire a Structural Engineer and have them independently assess the repairs.. BTW..photos help...Goodluck What was your outcome? Re: Brick mortar defect 70Nov 28, 2017 7:48 pm o0_zoe_00 Veey interested to here how you get on. We have a very similar issue with our build with JG King at the moment. Becoming very frustrated that for 2 months tools have essentially been down while a decision is made on what to do. A decision we are out of the loop with also. At this point we beleive they are looking at repointing. What was your outcome ? Re: Brick mortar defect 71Nov 28, 2017 7:51 pm Hi we are having similar issue with our bricks brick washer acid burnt our metallic bricks blasted mortar everwhere acid has eaten at bricks lots of chips everywhere house looks 50 years old they did 3 acid washed no change 3 different brickies attended couldnt do re pointed one was re pointing with his bare fingers msde the house now look even worse im in a no win battle we ate asking for full render and extra money we paid for upgrade of bricks they will not give me any answers emails calls nothing it us the most worst experience we have been through with this builder i have put complaint to DBDRV. Re: Brick mortar defect 72Nov 28, 2017 8:48 pm nilly Hi we are having similar issue with our bricks brick washer acid burnt our metallic bricks blasted mortar everwhere acid has eaten at bricks lots of chips everywhere house looks 50 years old they did 3 acid washed no change 3 different brickies attended couldnt do re pointed one was re pointing with his bare fingers msde the house now look even worse im in a no win battle we ate asking for full render and extra money we paid for upgrade of bricks they will not give me any answers emails calls nothing it us the most worst experience we have been through with this builder i have put complaint to DBDRV. Ok if you owe them money do not pay it ... That’s great that you have done that application with dbdrv I have as well and they have a massive back log , my application was done July 14th and I’m still waiting for a case manager to hear our case What you are asking from the builder regarding render and money your way for the brick upgrade, stick to your guns do not let them get away with this It’s sad as it’s a mortgage not something minor These builders try to cut corners Also what I would recommend get your self a top building inspector as find out if it’s eligible for vcat as most are any way that report will help you if matter is not resolved before your hearing May I ask which builder you built with ? good luck, I need it too Re: Brick mortar defect 73Nov 28, 2017 9:06 pm Looks like its going to be a long process we have handover took over 11 months to build they promised under condition after handover issue can we solved biggest mistake its in writing but we have been stuffed around been 3 months now I will be getting an inspector also builder is Zuccala Homes they still insisting can be fixed but really we just want them to render it and move on but they insisting Re: Brick mortar defect 74Nov 28, 2017 9:22 pm It’s taken our builder 1year and 6 minus so far And they have had the occupancy certificate now for 6 months and we haven’t been paid for liquidated damages as we are so not in the house still and that stop from the day they get the occupancy certificate builders have alway loop holes I really hope dbdrv can assist or vcat it’s just a pain going through whole process your dream home quickly becomes a nightmare Well good luck you are on the right tracks Let us know your outcome Re: Brick mortar defect 76Dec 03, 2017 3:44 pm nilly That long ohh thats terrible last update from my builder another contractor to come out next week a brick repairer see how this goes. What's your builder saying now They have now said they will render our whole house 🤷🏼♀️ To complicated Re: Brick mortar defect 78Dec 05, 2017 9:55 am We told them which also states in my lab report that an engineers approval is required if all good render it is then (cover there poor workmanship) But really the contract we signed is not what we are getting so many breaches we just want this nightmare over it’s been going on for soo soo long Re: Brick mortar defect 80Feb 05, 2018 6:37 am The only thing I seen on any of your pics that is wrong is where they used cut bricks under the windows, to me this shows the bricklayer was useless and the carpenters didn't provide a story rod because they should of gauged the mortar joints (add a little to every joint, 1.5 millimeters by the number of bricks) so as to finish a full brick instead of using that cut brick under the window or layed those bricks on a rake. When I started working in the building industry I started as a labourer and had to do brickies labourering for years. I went on to become a trade qualified carpenter. As for the motar being sandy this would indicate they didn't use enough cement in some places (because if the mortar was weak everywhere you'd be able to remove/clean those mortar patches that look unsightly easily), saying that all the older houses I demolished used lime mortar which would be even weaker, you can demolish federation and post federation brick work by just hitting it with your hand. Your brick work looks from your pics stronger that any federation house I ever demolished and from your pics looks like it will out live you. 1) Acid can't damage the bricks or mortar 2) That staining you talk about is not noticable in any pics you have posted. 3) Staining occurs because the brick work wasn't wet down before the acid wash, putting acid on dry brick work will cause the brick work to soak up the acid because bricks and masonry are porous, wetting the walls first stops that from happening. 4) To fix those patches where the acid won't clean the mortar away, just use an oxide pigment the same colour of the brick and stain those bricks effected, nobody will ever know the difference. 5) Even the joints that need attention would be an easy fix by regrouting. Again the only thing I see wrong are those cut bricks under the window, that looks butt ugly. I know some brickies finish like that but that's not the way it should be finished. 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 11566 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 5531 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 10451 |