Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Slab is down... Advice on our first progress payment please! 4Mar 03, 2008 9:28 pm Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Slab is down... Advice on our first progress payment please! 5Mar 06, 2008 12:19 pm As I mentioned in the other post (https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=5178):
"Did they include the air con/hot water/water tank area as part of the slab? I saw a few sites where the builder only use a thin concrete board for those areas, and it wouldn't be as strong as a proper slab that's part of the house. Suggest to leave it dry for a week or so, then pick a sunny weekend, check every section very carefully for sign of cracks. I bet you won't find any, but it's better be safe than sorry. And should there's be any problem, it's much easier to fix it in early stages then after the frames/bricks on." There is no reason why building contract reconciliation cannot be done prior to handover, if the builder won't do it get someone to do it for you. Why would you pay for… 3 6740 regardless, your contract stipulates a payments schedule and SOPA doesn't give provision to that scenario. Your contractual terms appear to stand. Hence get a lawyer, it… 4 11958 1) I had requested R6 ceiling insualtion batts, however I noticed that on some areas there are huge gaps which will allow hot air to sweep in, and also noticed black/grey… 0 4139 |