Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Silicone joint window- structural requirement? 6Jul 10, 2021 10:04 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Silicone joint window- structural requirement? 16Jul 10, 2021 2:59 pm amms My architect told me it will be around 4k extra for this window if we go with the silicone joint. He told me to check with a couple of builders, to get an idea (about cost) before we finalise the plans to avoid the shock later… The Architect should have advised you that it is not a standard window. LOL, here is the cost of the window? and to say check with the Builders is passing the buck. Good architects will provide you with engineering and construction details to pass on the builders.. that way everyone is on the same page... I've found Architects are very good at passing the Buck when problems arise and their FAKE RENDERING are first Class until you come to engineer/build it Forewarned is forearmed. Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Silicone joint window- structural requirement? 17Jul 10, 2021 6:53 pm StructuralBIMGuy amms My architect told me it will be around 4k extra for this window if we go with the silicone joint. He told me to check with a couple of builders, to get an idea (about cost) before we finalise the plans to avoid the shock later… The Architect should have advised you that it is not a standard window. LOL, here is the cost of the window? and to say check with the Builders is passing the buck. Good architects will provide you with engineering and construction details to pass on the builders.. that way everyone is on the same page... I've found Architects are very good at passing the Buck when problems arise and their FAKE RENDERING are first Class until you come to engineer/build it Forewarned is forearmed. Thanks Chris, Yes, I wish he must be a bit more clearer in the first place. Based on the comments and advice here, I may drop that silicone joint part and go with a framed one…. Thanks Draftroom that definitely helps a heap. We are still at the very early stage of planning to see what kind of house would fit on our plot. While we are on a… 3 15877 Hi, I am planning to select San Selmo reclaimed original for the fascade of my build. I have seen many photos on line of the brick varying from a rustic to a neat finish.… 0 4672 Hi guys, I want to butt a concrete vegetable garden bed against a concrete build up of a carport. It will be a 700mm high wall about 120mm thick and I will run a 12mm rio… 0 2774 |