Browse Forums Building A New House Re: House slab is exposed all along the sides. Is this right 5May 22, 2019 11:58 am Thanks for the replies, everyone. Glad to hear that's pretty normal. This is the second house we have built, and our last one they did not leave it like this. Now it makes sense, because they actually didn't use any termite protection at all. I guess their method of protection, is leaving the exposed slab edge and expecting that we won't cover it up. I'm not surprised. Re: House slab is exposed all along the sides. Is this right 6May 22, 2019 1:28 pm eltkris Thanks for the replies, everyone. Glad to hear that's pretty normal. This is the second house we have built, and our last one they did not leave it like this. Now it makes sense, because they actually didn't use any termite protection at all. I guess their method of protection, is leaving the exposed slab edge and expecting that we won't cover it up. I'm not surprised. my money is on that plastic being a form of termite treatment, AS 3660.1.2000 requires all homes to have an approved form of termite treatment. Would be interesting to see what the writing is on the plastic Simeon McGovern Affordable Custom Homes, We design and build to your budget Ashington Homes www.ashingtonhomes.com.au Re: House slab is exposed all along the sides. Is this right 7May 22, 2019 2:10 pm [quote="eltkris":358j09k3]Thanks for the replies, everyone. Glad to hear that's pretty normal. This is the second house we have built, and our last one they did not leave it like this. Now it makes sense, because they actually didn't use any termite protection at all. I guess their method of protection, is leaving the exposed slab edge and expecting that we won't cover it up. I'm not surprised.[/quote:358j09k3] Has the builder confirmed that no termite protection has been installed? Could you confirm the makeup of your dwelling? Brick veneer, double brick, combination over two floors? Assumed timber frame roof? If no 'structural' timber is located in the dwelling, then technically no requirement to comply with AS3660. Otherwise, at a minimum you should have the 75mm 'exposed' slab edge right around the perimeter (cut plastic and expose slab edge). Services penetrating the slab should also be fitted with rated collars to prevent termite entry that way. Alternatively as mentioned above, the DPM may be impregnated with appropriate chemicals per the Standard, so all OK as the entire underside of the slab (whole building) is protected. Firstly the ableflex that has been installed needs (manufactures specification) a sealant cap over the top, preventing water draining down between the slab and the… 3 7793 Building Standards; Getting It Right! Hi all, My neighbour has built his 15m long garage on our boundary. It was agreed as part of the planning permit that the wall must be in exposed recycled brick. For some… 0 10916 Last year I had a gas leak at my house. 3 days later, I have about 1 sqm of my exposed aggregate paving broken up. I am not sure how to go about getting it repaired… 0 10414 |