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8 d8 dbuilding-expertbuilding-expert posted:
anchoring to ceiling

Yeah, but what if you and your kinky friends get lost in the moment and do a foursome on the swing, it may all come down around your ears.
Get Bimboy…

9 d9 dbuilding-expertbuilding-expert posted:
anchoring to ceiling

Beats watching Netflix

9 d9 dbuilding-expertbuilding-expert posted:
anchoring to ceiling

We were so busy breaking beds that it never occurred to me to even think about the ceiling.
I can’t help you with expert opinion about the ceiling but breaking beds?…

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9 d9 dbuilding-expertbuilding-expert posted:
anchoring to ceiling

I think you will require engineering assessment.
It depends on the construction of your ceiling, type of material used, type of truss, size of bottom chord, the expected location and amount…

10 d10 dbuilding-expertbuilding-expert posted:
HIA Contract Clause 16.2 Delays to Carrying Out the Works Af

Unless there is something in special conditions the builder does not have to give you timeline.
If your demolition contractor has not removed Asbestos and it was found during builders site…

13 d13 dbuilding-expertbuilding-expert posted:
Possible to "surface over" or would I need to completely rel

You can wash over existing pavers with 10% solution of water and hydrochloric acid, then wash off. The acid will provide for required bond key with new concrete.

13 d13 dbuilding-expertbuilding-expert posted:
Water Main Flooding?

Until you find the cause of the flooding you need to take action to mitigate potential damage to your home. Get automatic float pump and dig a pit then connect…

13 d13 dbuilding-expertbuilding-expert posted:
HIA Contract Clause 16.2 Delays to Carrying Out the Works Af

On the limited information you provided it seems to me that the builder carried out site cut, that is building work and definitely commencement on site(cutting site to provide drainage…

14 d14 dbuilding-expertbuilding-expert posted:
changing house to dental and medical clinic

If you are in Victoria you will need to develop architectural drawings and apply to the planning dept. of your local council.
If you get your planning permit then you will…

14 d14 dbuilding-expertbuilding-expert posted:
HIA Contract Clause 16.2 Delays to Carrying Out the Works Af

which state are you building?
Without knowing your contract clauses, generally if the variation price has not been agreed beforehand then the builder has to provide evidence of cost to which…

15 d15 dbuilding-expertbuilding-expert posted:
NCC - Roof Valley - Does this comply?

Yes, correct Ardo.
Would anyone in their right mind accept the roof as built when it is drawn as corrugated to the valley?

15 d15 dbuilding-expertbuilding-expert posted:
NCC - Roof Valley - Does this comply?

The photos show lack of workmanship and aesthetic appearance, and the roof does not follow roof plan in breach of builders warranties.
Yes its defective.

16 d16 dbuilding-expertbuilding-expert posted:
NCC - Roof Valley - Does this comply?

can you post roof plan?

19 d19 dbuilding-expertbuilding-expert posted:
Building on extremely reactive soil

The simple answer is to get another engineering opinion but the real questions is why are you not getting piers if they are in the contract?

20 d20 dbuilding-expertbuilding-expert posted:
Contract Works Insurance - Why your builder should have it

In Victoria all materials must be new, as part of builders’ warranty unless there is prior agreement.

23 d23 dbuilding-expertbuilding-expert posted:
Block or Object to Building Permit?

Relevant Building Surveyor determines compliance and if satisfied will issue the building permit. You then have the right to build your home in accordance with the building permit.
Anyone trying…

26 d26 dbuilding-expertbuilding-expert posted:
In this forum we often rightly criticise builders....

I have helped a lot of builders in your situation, if you need help PM

27 d27 dbuilding-expertbuilding-expert posted:
Requesting Controlled Fill Certificate from Developer

If your purchase of land contract states that there will be controlled fill then you have right to expect it to be so. If stated but not so not then…

27 d27 dbuilding-expertbuilding-expert posted:
Coral Homes-can they shrink plans?

Ask the council if there is a chance of getting build over easement exemption. Sometimes easements are unused and 24cm is not all that much. Good luck. And yes any…

28 d28 dbuilding-expertbuilding-expert posted:
rust on house I Beams

You built the home 12 years ago, there must be a full set of drawings and a specification with your building permit, if you don’t have it buy a copy…

29 d29 dbuilding-expertbuilding-expert posted:
rust on house I Beams

Its hard to help someone who does not listen, have you checked your permit engineering drawings to see whether your structural steeel is supposed to be galvanised or primed?

29 d29 dbuilding-expertbuilding-expert posted:
Need clarification on "construction delays caused by owner"

Your private inspector identified defects, fine, but now you need to find another bus, because his has stopped together with expertise going forward or else you would not be posting…

29 d29 dbuilding-expertbuilding-expert posted:
Unfair Contract Terms- ACCC new penalties

I believe that liquidated damaged should be amount of actual loss to the owner from the delays.
The issue in all of this is building industry lobbying and contributing to politicians…

1 month1 monthbuilding-expertbuilding-expert posted:
Unfair Contract Terms- ACCC new penalties

One of the unfair terms In industry standard building contracts, which BTW i think is contrary to DBCA1995 is failure to exclude provisional sums from the contract sum for the…

1 month1 monthbuilding-expertbuilding-expert posted:
Change to Contract

If there is a nominated supplier in the contract for your garage door the builder cannot change that without your consent unless the supplier is no longer in the business.

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1 month1 monthbuilding-expertbuilding-expert posted:
rust on house I Beams

Have a look at your drawings and specifications to see if the structural steel should have been primed before installation.
Surface rust will not affect structural capacity of steel beams but…

1 month1 monthbuilding-expertbuilding-expert posted:
Builder suggesting PCI before occupancy cert and PC notice

Regardless of the builder you should have your own private inspector do a pre final inspection about two weeks before anticipated handover. If there are significant issues then the builder…

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