
Rainwater Tanks not filling in light rain
Well done!
90mm u-PVC stormwater pipe has 1.9mm thick walls and bends easily. This is claimed to be an advantage as it will deform rather than break but I don't like…

Rainwater Tanks not filling in light rain
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Rainwater Tanks not filling in light rain
The riser would be a 100mm DWV pipe with a 104mm inside diameter and a 110mm outside diameter. This pipe holds 8.5 litres per meter. 1 m/s = 510 lpm.
Do…

In this forum we often rightly criticise builders....
Too bad you can't charge rent!

Rainwater Tanks not filling in light rain
I assume that the tanks are away from the house and there is a considerable length of subsurface pipe. After a dry period, it could take several mm of rain…

Rainwater Tanks not filling in light rain
Hi Jeremy,
It is certain to be leakage.
After it rains, the downpipes will/should be full of water to the same level as at the elbow's invert at the top of the…

anchoring to ceiling
In the unfortunate absence of the necessary BIM data, perhaps you could consider AI.
"It's important to approach such installations with caution and prioritize safety. In terms of terminology, you might…

Need clarification on "construction delays caused by owner"
@ ponzutwo...So true.

Unfair Contract Terms- ACCC new penalties
Getting rid of unfair contract clauses that penalise owners financially and by adding build days to completion times when they use a private building consultant to do stage inspections is…

Need clarification on "construction delays caused by owner"
Given that the surveyor appears to be reticent to answer questions in writing when requested and the builder's attitude to the issues your private building consultant has raised, it may…

Need clarification on "construction delays caused by owner"
That is why the VBA banned the practice.

Need clarification on "construction delays caused by owner"
In Victoria, the building surveyor has to be appointed by the owner who he then works for, not the builder. Did you appoint him?
Appointment details/requirements can be found on…

Need clarification on "construction delays caused by owner"
The builder's apparent deficiency in quality assurance seems to be mirrored by both his ethical standards and intellectual acumen.

Unfair Contract Terms- ACCC new penalties
https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/b ... aw-changes
Text below quoted from the above ACCC media release.
"From 9 November 2023, changes to the Australian Consumer Law will prohibit businesses from proposing,…

Rainwater tank - screaming sound
I'm wondering whether the run on is caused by a faulty non return valve but it's very hard to diagnose noises by text. Davey service dept are worth a try…

Builder threatening legal action over 1star review
Not only builders unfortunately.

Building a flame zone house in West Pymble on a steep site
I like the slogan. Top points!

Waterproofing pandemic - Victoria
An industry expert has to certify a Performance Solution as meeting the performance requirements of the NCC before it can be accepted into a contract.

Waterproofing pandemic - Victoria
It has to be a certified Performance Solution signed off by an industry expert.

Waterproofing pandemic - Victoria
Vics building need to make sure their private building consultant is well versed in waterproofing requirements.
Persons building should also be aware of any increasingly common "Water Resistant Performance Solutions" entered…

Waterproofing pandemic - Victoria
"In Victoria, anyone can call themselves a water proofer. And any tradesperson can do waterproofing works up to the value of $10,000 without proof of compliance with a specific standard."

Location of RWT inlet and outlet
It is best not to have water falling into the tank from a position where it would stir up the sediment layer near the outlet that supplies the pump if…

Cladding a Timber Retaining Wall
Have you thought of mass planting a cascading plant or even a combination of plants? There are many plants in many colours to choose from but Dichondra Silver Falls is…

Queries on Rainwater Harvesting
There is a whole lot more to know than just the answers you seek but they are a good start.
Overflow outlets have a mosquito proof mesh. These are a flow…
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