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3 years3 yearsasahi_homeasahi_home posted:
Interior walls cracks

Hi Chris
Thanks for the advice. Should I be searching for a "Structural Engineer"?

3 years3 yearsasahi_homeasahi_home posted:
Interior walls cracks

Hi Simeon
It was Intrax who did the report for soil test and structure for the house. Would that be a conflict of interest if they are still working with Metricon…

3 years3 yearsasahi_homeasahi_home posted:
Interior walls cracks

Hi Simeon
I'm in Melbourne. What are rough prices to get a structural engineer to do an inspection?
And yes these were the cracked bricks outside the same wall. Metricon already…

3 years3 yearsasahi_homeasahi_home posted:
Interior walls cracks

Should I get a private engineer to have a look at that or push Metricon to get their engineer to do it. And who should bear the cost for the…

3 years3 yearsasahi_homeasahi_home posted:
Interior walls cracks

I've built a double storey house with Metricon and it's been roughly 2 years since it was handed over. There've been cracks forming in the interior walls and most of…

5 years5 yearsasahi_homeasahi_home posted:
Double Colorbond Gate

Hi there,
I just had a double colorbond gate installed. Some cement were poured around the latches to act as an anchor because the latches do not reach the ground. This…

Double Colorbond Gate
5 years5 yearsasahi_homeasahi_home posted:
Roof Aluminium Foil

Hi there,
The builder finished installing the roof on the house, but I noticed an aluminium foil sheet which was installed from the inside of the roof. Would anyone know what…

Roof Aluminium Foil
5 years5 yearsasahi_homeasahi_home posted:
Rusty flashing

Hi there,
I need some advice on some rusty flashing. I went through my PCI and my private inspector found that the flashing around the house were rusty. This happened because…

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5 years5 yearsasahi_homeasahi_home posted:
Termite Barrier visible

Hi there,
I've seen few places in my new home during an inspection, that the termite barrier is visible. Can these be left like that or should they be covered?
Thanks

5 years5 yearsasahi_homeasahi_home posted:
Timber Post Stirrup

Hi there,
There is a timber post stirrup installed for my new home's alfresco. My private inspector picked that up and stated that the bolts in the concrete should be straight…

Timber Post Stirrup
5 years5 yearsasahi_homeasahi_home posted:
Building with Metricon - Gap between brick and window frame

Hi All,
What would you recommend if there was a gap in between the window frame and the bricks. I know that an infill can be added to the top…

Building with Metricon - Gap between brick and window frame
5 years5 yearsasahi_homeasahi_home posted:
Building with Metricon - Driveway for PCI

I have scheduled a private inspection just before the walk through and I wanted most of the items to be completed so that I get the most of the private…

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5 years5 yearsasahi_homeasahi_home posted:
Building with Metricon - Driveway for PCI

That's a good idea thanks

5 years5 yearsasahi_homeasahi_home posted:
Building with Metricon - Driveway for PCI

Hi All,
I have my PCI scheduled with Metricon this week and looks like the driveway and concrete path around the house will be done after the PCI. I was wondering…

5 years5 yearsasahi_homeasahi_home posted:
Building with Metricon - Graffiti Indoor Walls

Hi All,
I went to check on the house which is currently in completion stage. When I reached there the front door which does not have a lock yet, was opened.…

5 years5 yearsasahi_homeasahi_home posted:
Building with Metricon - Compensation for cancelled inspecti

Thanks for your information. I've already asked the independent inspector (from Darbecca) to contact my site manager to resolve this issue. But he is saying that he already stated the…

5 years5 yearsasahi_homeasahi_home posted:
Building with Metricon - Compensation for cancelled inspecti

Hi there,
I'm going to send a letter of complaint to Metricon which includes an email from the independent inspector explaining why he could not proceed with the inspection. I've told…

5 years5 yearsasahi_homeasahi_home posted:
Building with Metricon - Compensation for cancelled inspecti

Hi All,
I booked a pre-plaster/fixing and waterproofing inspection for my house and the inspection was cancelled because the tiling work has already started when the independent inspector arrived on site…

5 years5 yearsasahi_homeasahi_home posted:
Building with Metricon - Remove tiles for waterproofing insp

I would prefer that defects are found and fixed before handover for the waterproofing. I understand that the builder does inspections but based on previous stages, my independent inspector has…

5 years5 yearsasahi_homeasahi_home posted:
Building with Metricon - Remove tiles for waterproofing insp

Hi All,
I booked a pre-plaster/fixing and waterproofing inspection for my house. My site manager was already aware of the date and time that the inspection will happen. However when the…

6 years6 yearsasahi_homeasahi_home posted:
Metricon Bentleigh 38 - Wollert VIC

Hi there,
I'm building a Bentleigh 38 too and I'll sign my final contract next week. I was wondering what important things did they gloss over in your session with them…

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