Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Aug 21, 2022 9:31 pm Hi All, After the render, I noticed exposed slab edges. Searching the forums, it seems exposed slab edges are normal and useful for termite management. I'm not sure, as I'm trying to find more information within VBA website. It is unsightly. Is there a possibility to make it look neater or hide it when it comes to landscaping? Thanks. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Exposed Slab Edge 2Aug 22, 2022 9:37 am That's not the slab edge but the footing The plasterers would have raked back the soil against the footings to continue the render below the ground level If you plant landscaping against a shallow footing you are just asking for trouble. You will need to get onto the external ground preparation, paving,etc ASAP or void your warranty. Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Exposed Slab Edge 3Aug 22, 2022 10:07 am Domestic slab on ground must have edge beam, edges are formed and often they are not all the way to the ground. Then you have hydrostatic pressure of wet concrete blow out building plastic below formwork edge. I have enclosed a photo from frame inspection report. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ 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: Exposed Slab Edge 4Aug 26, 2022 10:24 am StructuralBIMGuy That's not the slab edge but the footing The plasterers would have raked back the soil against the footings to continue the render below the ground level If you plant landscaping against a shallow footing you are just asking for trouble. You will need to get onto the external ground preparation, paving,etc ASAP or void your warranty. Thanks for your feedback. I assume it will be my builder responsibility to clean up the footing and smooth it out for the renders to continue rendering. Re: Exposed Slab Edge 5Aug 26, 2022 10:26 am building-expert Domestic slab on ground must have edge beam, edges are formed and often they are not all the way to the ground. Then you have hydrostatic pressure of wet concrete blow out building plastic below formwork edge. I have enclosed a photo from frame inspection report. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Thanks for your feedback and photo for reference. No worries, I'll speak to my builder to cut back and tidy up the footings for our renders. Re: Exposed Slab Edge 6Aug 26, 2022 2:25 pm Don't be surprised if your builder tells you to raise the ground level to cover the bulging concrete footings and put a retaining wall on the boundary at your expense. Best to check your site plan and levels before you talk to the builder. I would have trimmed the concrete after the initial set, the fact that they haven't means the GL is to be raised... let members know how you go? my2c Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Exposed Slab Edge 7Aug 26, 2022 5:48 pm I had a similar issue where the slab edges came out past the brickwork. It was noted from my private inspector to be rectified. My builder jackhammered the overhanging concrete bits. So it's all neat and tidy now (as far as I can tell) Hello everyone, After some suggestions and ideas about how to put a concrete path around the drop edge beam area on our new build. We are required to have a concrete path… 0 13280 get them to replace the chipped tiles. It will stick out like a sore thumb overwise. Also tiler will be siliconing the miters rather than grouting. Grouted miters crack… 1 4222 |