Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Solar Panel and structural warranty, 3Nov 11, 2021 9:51 pm Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Re: Solar Panel and structural warranty, 10Nov 14, 2021 3:00 pm Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Solar Panel and structural warranty, 15Nov 15, 2021 10:50 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Solar Panel and structural warranty, 17Nov 15, 2021 3:39 pm Noname What is and isn't in tolerance is clearly documented in the guide to standards and tolerances. The minimum standards are also documented in the NCC. Both these documents are free. You don't need to be bled to defend your position, you just have to be informed enough to be able to articulate a cohesive argument. Those documents do 70% of the job for you. You have given him 70% of nothing which is nothing (humour) HTH Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Solar Panel and structural warranty, 18Nov 15, 2021 6:46 pm StructuralBIMGuy Noname What is and isn't in tolerance is clearly documented in the guide to standards and tolerances. The minimum standards are also documented in the NCC. Both these documents are free. You don't need to be bled to defend your position, you just have to be informed enough to be able to articulate a cohesive argument. Those documents do 70% of the job for you. You have given him 70% of nothing which is nothing (humour) HTH Do you even read the sh.it you write mate? Dark matter scientist, can breathe underwater, mind reader and can freeze matter just by willing it. Trust me, its in my sig. Re: Solar Panel and structural warranty, 19Nov 22, 2021 11:58 am RavenX Hi all, after some advice, we have had some issues with doors and windows at front of house bowing out and not sealing, we are currently in dispute resolution and the builder has come back and said that because we installed aftermarket solar panels, that this has caused bowing, internal walls to be out, bricks and concrete to be cracked and now voids our 25 year structural warranty and we are responsible for any rectification works. We had told them at at sign up we were installing solar panels and were assured that it was fine, and that they themselves were installing solar panels to support the HWS. Has anyone had any experience with this or could offer advice, anything would be appreciated Hi ravenX I suggest you engage a building inspector who can help you identify the cause of the defect. It’s unlikely that the solar panels caused the defects. Even then, it is worth exploring whether or not the Builder is estopped from denying liability if they knew right off the bat that solar panels were going to be installed. In any case, you may, additionally, consider engaging a specialist construction lawyer in your area who can assist you during dispute resolution proceedings. Cheers, John Get sound legal advice. We manage Building Disputes, Construction Contracts, Security of Payment. PM for queries. https://www.contractsspecialist.com.au/articles/ Re: Solar Panel and structural warranty, 20Nov 23, 2021 5:51 am Thanks John, wouldn’t l need a structural engineer or would a building inspector suffice? They are definitely trying to pass the liability back to their customers, l am now aware of many other clients and they have used similar tactics to not fix their below par work. A couple of us are gathering names, details and are discussing a class action against Urbanedge/Eight homes, so a lawyer is definitely on the cards at this stage. Cheers I suggest you engage a building inspector who can help you identify the cause of the defect. It’s unlikely that the solar panels caused the defects. Even then, it is worth exploring whether or not the Builder is estopped from denying liability if they knew right off the bat that solar panels were going to be installed. In any case, you may, additionally, consider engaging a specialist construction lawyer in your area who can assist you during dispute resolution proceedings. Cheers, John [/quote] Assuming you've modelled the TB8, TB10, TB12, TB2 & J1 joists/LVLs there, it appears as per drawing to me. There maybe should be an additional J1 between TB10 and T12 if… 3 31814 interesting situation what happened after builder issued final invoice? did you list as defect or not does the building surveyor have any responsibility? ie. issuing… 13 46956 |