Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! Re: Structural Plans information please 2Jul 13, 2019 10:33 pm The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Structural Plans information please 3Jul 14, 2019 8:53 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Structural Plans information please 5Jul 15, 2019 8:32 am Qwerty28 Yes I have Engineering notes but unfortunately purchased the house new, so was not privy to how the house was built or whether is was built according to Building Codes/AS etc. With the problems that are occurring, it certainly looks like shortcuts were taken especially when looking at site drainage during build and insufficient site drainage. You will also require the stormwater certified engineering Plans from the Council please chase it up BTW the council also has a Duty of Care Qwerty28 In hindsight, I would have been camping out the front of the build, armed with every piece of equipment I could to ensure that everything was documented and according to codes. "It is easier to be wise after the event" OT,Even if you purchase a house already built you should look for the warning signs ie 1.Freshly painted and poorly repaired 2.Door Frames out of plumb 3.Large gaps in control joints 4 Landscaping, trees around the House 5. Take photos, measurements and ask questions etc The best tool for that I've found is the Bosch GLM150C Professional examples to follow Then have it properly Structurally Engineer Inspected/Surveyed or DIY the images and data to the experts I still think it's a good idea to monitor your house in the event of future class actions, a royal commission, insurance claims,etc Forewarned is forearmed Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Structural Plans information please 6Jul 17, 2019 6:12 pm 15MPa seems pretty weak for piers Usually 32MPa Re: Structural Plans information please 7Jul 21, 2019 11:57 am For a build on classified "E" soil but should have been "P" then 32MPa should have been recommended? I'm in the process of trying to chase up the bore logs if the building surveyor will give them to me. 0 4972 We are at the stage on our build in Kilcoy, Queensland where we need to get our fencing installed but we cant get any contact details for our neighbours to give them… 0 6143 |