Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Another defective house story 21Apr 24, 2019 10:47 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: Another defective house story 23Apr 25, 2019 10:23 pm 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: Another defective house story 24Apr 26, 2019 6:37 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: Another defective house story 26Apr 26, 2019 12:14 pm 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: Another defective house story 29Apr 26, 2019 3:41 pm 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: Another defective house story 34Apr 27, 2019 8:58 am I had similar experience was told “we don’t do temp down pipes “ I asked him to read up on H1 classification sites but also provided the link in email , we got the temp down pipes , we have had a lot of standing water around the house which is also a concern which has been documented and lots of photos taken , Re: Another defective house story 35Apr 27, 2019 9:44 am I have done testing on soil moisture changes during construction and it showed up to 70% increase in soil moisture if poor drainage exists and temporary downpipes aren't used.That changes any site with highly reactive clay to a class “p” site regardless of the initial classification. I presented this info to builders but just driving around any housing estate and it clearly has made little impact. The VBA must enforce the standards but as we know they a waste of time and resources. Re: Another defective house story 36Apr 27, 2019 4:56 pm insider I have done testing on soil moisture changes during construction and it showed up to 70% increase in soil moisture if poor drainage exists and temporary downpipes aren't used.That changes any site with highly reactive clay to a class “p” site regardless of the initial classification. I presented this info to builders but just driving around any housing estate and it clearly has made little impact. The VBA must enforce the standards but as we know they a waste of time and resources. I have had major concerns regarding the standing water and its been a constant battle with them ,I had meetings with senior construction manager and he had no idea of implications all I would get was "we don't do it like that " I have been in a good discussion with H20 regarding flexible joints for our down pipes and sewer , our private certifier has no understanding and passes the buck the plumber said they are only needed in Qld , I have contacted FTD nsw and got a very vague reply they said they don't reference AS 2870 0nly As3500 and if I wasn't happy I should get a independent expert to view details , the whole thing is a con in my book you either build to AS standards or you don't no grey areas but there are so many things which contradict each other its a farce, we need a full royal inquiry into construction here in Australia, its left to the owner with a up hill battle to get results. Re: Another defective house story 37Apr 27, 2019 5:15 pm My builder before handover send me VBA std and tolerances guide as reference. And when I quote the reference saying if void in mortar is defective and stain in mortar is considered defective. Then they chose to ignore the guide they send me. I can only LOL. Re: Another defective house story 38Apr 27, 2019 6:05 pm MyFirst My builder before handover send me VBA std and tolerances guide as reference. And when I quote the reference saying if void in mortar is defective and stain in mortar is considered defective. Then they chose to ignore the guide they send me. I can only LOL. The Guide is not legislated...it has no legal standing. If you make a complaint, you have to quote the NCC or the NCC reference to the appropriate Standard. In some instances, the Standards may also be overruled by a certified Performance Solution hidden in the contract. The VBA Technical Solution Sheets are also not legislated and while much of what they contain may be accurate, reliance must not be placed on their absolute accuracy. 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: Another defective house story 39Apr 27, 2019 6:08 pm SaveH2O MyFirst My builder before handover send me VBA std and tolerances guide as reference. And when I quote the reference saying if void in mortar is defective and stain in mortar is considered defective. Then they chose to ignore the guide they send me. I can only LOL. The Guide is not legislated...it has no legal standing. If you make a complaint, you have to quote the NCC or the NCC reference to the appropriate Standard. Yes but the irony is my builder send me this guide before PCI. They follow this guide in regards to inspection distance and natural light etc. But when I quote it my advantage they ignore it. Re: Another defective house story 40Apr 27, 2019 6:17 pm Did they also give you the CSIRO Guide To Foundation And Slab Maintenance? Unless it has been recently updated, it advises of a non compliant slope away from the building but if you have a concrete path with the advised slope laid to protect a house on reactive soil against heave and there is heave later on, they will use the non compliant slope as a Get Out Of Jail Free card. 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Hi, We have a single story MacDonald Jones house, on a waffle pod slab with steel frame. Are we able to build a second story extension? 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