Browse Forums Building A New House Re: poor brick work.. PLEASE HELP!!! WE HAVE RESULTS!!! THANKS! 16May 04, 2008 4:36 pm Ditto with MrT as a customer I'd be pretty disappointed in the brickwork, it's a pity it may come to rendering as you probably put a fair bit of thought into your brick selection and were after a particular "look" with the double height bricks. mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: poor brick work.. PLEASE HELP!!! WE HAVE RESULTS!!! THANKS! 17May 05, 2008 9:53 am From my understanding of "flush mortar" (http://building-our-first-house.blogspot.com/search/label/Mortar%20Joint%20Styles), that's indeed very messy.
I would be more concern about some the gaps between the mortar and the bricks. looks like they are not joined together properly?? Also the last photo, the timber timber is supposed to cover up the gaps. If the gaps is so big that it can't be covered, your builder should have fixed it first before putting on the timber. Write down all these with photos in email/letter and send to your builder/CSR and request for some action. Better get it all fixed now than later... Also, definitely get an independent inspector to check all of your brick work! Normally your builder would be more responsive to whatever the inspectors said in their report than your complaints. Re: poor brick work.. PLEASE HELP!!! WE HAVE RESULTS!!! THANKS! 18May 05, 2008 9:19 pm Quote: I would be more concern about some the gaps between the mortar and the bricks. looks like they are not joined together properly That second photo looks like the flashing is protruding even though it does look like a crack. The brickwork is crappy and for face brickwork is simply unacceptable. I have recommended others to talk to the QBSA but it appears that the inspectors will not attend until the contract is complete. Just the same, give them a call and see what your options are and please keep us posted! Builders are people too.... Re: poor brick work.. PLEASE HELP!!! WE HAVE RESULTS!!! THANKS! 20May 08, 2008 9:20 am Right... Well I've spoken to the BSA and they have advised that they can only inspect when the contract is complete. I am fine with that.... I am going to organise a certifier to go and inspect the job to see if there are any structural issues, and also have a few friends at council that may help me out... I've spoken with my Site supervisor again and he is being very helpful and understanding... (I would hope so!) He had a meeting with his boss yesterday and I'm expecting a call back... I'll let you all know what happens. Three options 1 Ask the liquidator 2 Find another PD customer and ask the source of their report 3 Pay for new report 3 12485 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair could be the footing or being hard up against the other wall with no expansion joint or both. You could try again with brick mesh and use some sticky back foam against the… 1 1105 Block of two storey townhouses requires painting on the roof. A brick parapet wall separates each unit and extends above the tiled roof. The parapet walls require sealing… 0 3513 |