Browse Forums Building A New House Re: How long do builders leave the slab? 2Oct 18, 2009 6:57 pm Robenna Hi Our slab was poured yesterday and I was just wondering how long builders let the slab sit for before starting the frame? Thanks . Can be a couple of days ... Not usually more than 2 weeks We're building The Albany 330E with Casa Design & Construction via National Builders Group See how we are going here: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=32694 Re: How long do builders leave the slab? 3Oct 18, 2009 6:59 pm I am wondering exactly the same thing! Does it depend on which state you live?? Built "The Manor" with Ventura We have an ocean view....IF WE STAND ON OUR TIPPY TOES!! My build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=24970 Re: How long do builders leave the slab? 5Oct 18, 2009 7:06 pm It does depend on where you live. Over here in WA, the slab is left for several weeks to cure before the bricks are started. Over east I know they start putting up the frame generally pretty quickly tho! viewtopic.php?f=31&t=22766 - my build thread! Time waits for no man. Unless that man is Chuck Norris. Re: How long do builders leave the slab? 6Oct 18, 2009 7:22 pm Jodie80 It does depend on where you live. Over here in WA, the slab is left for several weeks to cure before the bricks are started. Over east I know they start putting up the frame generally pretty quickly tho! My slab was poured on a Friday and the framers started Monday, probably cos the bricks are heavier they wait (weight? )longer 'A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.' Louis Pasteur Vegie garden: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=27637&start=0 My Backyard Adventure Re: How long do builders leave the slab? 7Oct 18, 2009 7:28 pm seen them start framing the day after ....., ’’Quondo Omni Flunkus Mortati ’’ If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy. Stila BK1 Build Thread The best place to talk about sport Re: How long do builders leave the slab? 8Oct 18, 2009 9:10 pm The longer the wait the better. However, the frame can be started within days on the east coast. Depends how keen the builder is to get the job done. Re: How long do builders leave the slab? 9Oct 18, 2009 10:28 pm Our builder had the frame up 2 days after the slab was poured, which we were a bit concerned about as we thought they had to wait at least 2 weeks before starting on the frame! However, we were told that bcos our slab was a waffle pod, they didn't have to wait that long. Re: How long do builders leave the slab? 12Oct 19, 2009 6:58 pm Does it matter if the slab is not left for a certain period of time? We have been told by experienced home buyers that starting to build on it straight away could cause problems in the long-term, at a time when your builder no longer cares or be liable for any problems. Congratulations! Nice to put that to bed before christmas, now you can relax 3 7184 What? It's a lighting question, the control joint is only needed at 12m centres, a bulkhead or change of direction will suffice as a 'break' in the ceiling, just make… 8 8587 Look at your bill from the electricity company. It should detail the charges. You will need to do some estimating and some calculations. Then charge the… 8 4253 |