I had one quote from a leading online Service Supplier/Provider for Timber/Carpentry &
It was 40% higher than the cheapest quote i received via email, who indecently wasn't associated with…

ratna
I wouldn't proceed too far beyond the architects Sketch
Without preliminary engineering Data and Construction costs

Hi Cellco Welcome to the Forum
You will require an expert mechanical vibration Engineer
Where are you and what information do you have already?

100%, You could have aided the engineers report, had a solution and fix to the problem if you had collected the correct Photos and Data in the first instance. Engineering…

Thanks, 100.51-99.7 =..81m, should be OK
What are they charging for the up grade?

Jcal
What is the level at the discharge point?
Usually, a sealed pressure drain system is required when the house FFL is below the…

Dataone111 you are welcome , also reach out to mauromario and others, post back & goodluck

Did they fix up the other issues in the photos?
I suggest you take a lot more photos and compare them to the engineering documentation

Anonymousmoose
IMO it's not hard to prioritise importance
Structural Integrity Takes priority, Your build is unreinforced masonry veneer
Slab Insulation is of little comfort…

Hi jazzaddict
Thanks for the photos , it does look like they taped up the penetrations in the Weather Barrier
Also I…

Dataone111
Thanks for the the info
Do you have the Engineering & Construction documentation?
Specifically, Wind loading classification and engineering onsite frame fixing requirements?
Was…

The issue is bridging/breaching the cavity wall
A Photo would help?

Hi dataone111 Welcome to the forum
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Thanks for the photos
Those standards don't form part of the contract
Get copies of your construction and more importantly engineering Drawings, Details attached Notes
as they form part of your contract
Look specifically…

Yep, That's what I'm seeing from your photos poor concrete mix & placement , Inadequate Reinforcement cover, etc.
The following trades also see that & It's not a simple fix, best…

Cold joints , expansion joints, control joints, Waterproof joints, articulation joints, thermal joints... any joints must be properly designed , engineered and constructed using the correct Materials, Hardware and Steps/Process
This…

pEast
Thanks for the photos, but unfortunately it is after the event..if you get my gist
Do You have detailed photos of the Reinforcement…

Absolutely..

JayJay74 Welcome to the forum
I think you may find Banks have tightened up on lending for DIY Projects to finish off homes,…

pEast So what is non Complaint? Drawings Details, Specifications, with reference to the NCC, Australian Standards, Engineered Alternate Solutions.More info required
please read this
This…

You don't need a licence to do drawings, eg Interior designers do drawings
You do need a licence to do the engineering.
Will your design have complicated Construction & Engineering details?..more…

Cooky My costs of $1500/m2 are for 4 x 2 bedroom 2S Units, includes 8 half bathrooms and 4 kitchens.
I have a…

i suggest you get a copy of AS3700 masonry codes hth

Thanks for the details, You have a reinforced concrete Wall Tied into the footings
Anonamoose unreinforced Brick walls on those footings will be subject…

You have the 2 drop beams separated by insulation & Tied Together? How do you propose to transfers Bending Moments & Stresses?

Care to share the details ,Calculations/Simulations?

That is a continuous Pod/Slab the 1c step downs are clearly hatched.hth

And you have created a hinge joint , which is subject to movement/Rotation ?

M575
Thanks for the sketch, Unfortunately the existing Roof Structural engineering Details & Photos are missing
OT...Called into my local Hardware store to…

M575
Thanks for the sketch, Unfortunately the existing Roof Structural engineering Details & Photos are missing
Called into my local Hardware store to…