Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Builders stuff up my concrete slab with some pics!! 10Feb 19, 2008 4:54 pm Da Vinci Outdoor Living Architectural landscaping http://www.davincioutdoor.com Re: Builders stuff up my concrete slab with some pics!! 11Feb 19, 2008 6:26 pm Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Builders stuff up my concrete slab with some pics!! 15Feb 19, 2008 9:07 pm hi Jamesandkarly ouch thats not a good look.. we had a bit of reo showing but nothing like yours.. our independent inspector pick the problem up he said that if the reo rusts any further and is not fixed it can crack the slab and cause major problems Re: Builders stuff up my concrete slab with some pics!! 16Feb 19, 2008 9:32 pm Hi James, the pictures that you have shown are indeed worrying... I have slab issues too, but only 9cm short, not 30cm....it is being repaired by the builder but as Matt has recommended, give Kevin a call if you haven't already and get him out there a.s.a.p.... Kevin (armed with our builder's engineers report) is coming out to our place on Thursday to inspect ours.
DO NOT STAND FOR QUALITY LIKE THAT!!!!! If it is U.E. that you are building with, they have a lot to answer for!!! Hopefully you have not paid your slab invoice yet..... Hold payment until this is resolved...to YOUR satisfaction. I'm sure Kevin will be able to give you a much more informed perspective on this issue. No-one likes to see people going through these sorts of issues.... especially the Homeone community!!! Please let us know what happens. Re: Builders stuff up my concrete slab with some pics!! 17Feb 20, 2008 8:24 am Ok i have had a builder look at it and he said teh slab extention is nothing to worry about and the slab isnt too bad as the exposed reo is confined to a small section BUT needs a bit of work....not just a fill. ALso sent pics to a mate who is an architect and he said the same thing. Builder also said that the frame is excellnt although thats no help if it has to be taken down!
Unfortunately i dont need a building inspecter but rather an engineer who can actually write me a technical report that can be used in court if needed. I'm an engineer but not in this area so i'm still going to have to pay some1 I'm apparently meeting with the managing director of the company and we are going to inspect the slab together. He will give me their engineers recomendations but i will also get a third party engineer to look. Unfortunately i'm back at work on friday arvo and wont be back for another 21 days I will keep everyone posted Cheers James Re: Builders stuff up my concrete slab with some pics!! 18Feb 20, 2008 8:26 am Oh and unfortunately i already made payment while i was away at work....i never would have expected it to be passed looking like that!! Re: Builders stuff up my concrete slab with some pics!! 19Feb 20, 2008 9:20 am jamesnkarly How did u know it was U.E????? LOL I would assume based on what was written in another thread regarding that builder Quote: Having some troubles right now if u read my post u will see. Re: Builders stuff up my concrete slab with some pics!! 20Feb 20, 2008 9:25 am jamesnkarly How did u know it was U.E????? LOL LOL.... secret squirrel at your service!!! jamesnkarly Ok i have had a builder look at it and he said teh slab extention is nothing to worry about and the slab isnt too bad as the exposed reo is confined to a small section BUT needs a bit of work....not just a fill. ALso sent pics to a mate who is an architect and he said the same thing. Builder also said that the frame is excellnt although thats no help if it has to be taken down! Unfortunately i dont need a building inspecter but rather an engineer who can actually write me a technical report that can be used in court if needed. I'm an engineer but not in this area so i'm still going to have to pay some1 I'm apparently meeting with the managing director of the company and we are going to inspect the slab together. He will give me their engineers recomendations but i will also get a third party engineer to look. Unfortunately i'm back at work on friday arvo and wont be back for another 21 days I will keep everyone posted Cheers James James when you meet with the M.D. of U.E, make sure you request an engineers report....IN WRITING, don't go on verbal conversations or recommendations. Shame to hear that you paid the invoice, but, too late to worry about it now. Just get someone to inspect before you pay the next one i would suggest though. Would your builder or architect friend like to keep an eye on the bilding process while you are away for work perhaps???? Just a thought. Any idea on when the meeting will be??? Keep us informed of how you're going..... Good Luck. The concreter will take and reuse. In my case I bought structural LVLs and scraped them back and used them as joists. 1 5259 yep, clearly mark where the infloor heating pipes are before drilling or nailing 1 6142 Building Standards; Getting It Right! is this for a residential dwelling or a shed? If its for a dwelling, its out of tolerance and a "mistakes happen" isnt a good enough excuse to just move on. 1 2490 |