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9 years9 yearsSydney47Sydney47 posted:
External Balcony - waterproofing and tiling over existing

Thanks for that, that info is great.
Just a follow up if I may. The original substrate was cement sheeting. This cement sheeting was not waterproofed and did not…

9 years9 yearsSydney47Sydney47 posted:
External Balcony - waterproofing and tiling over existing

Hi,
We had our balcony / deck waterproofed and tiled 4 years ago and it has now developed a leak.
In order to get the builder to take action we have had…

9 years9 yearsSydney47Sydney47 posted:
Joist notching question

This is the other side of the bolt:
http://postimg.org/image/4xj289173
as you can see it's tied directly into rotten wood on the existing joist

9 years9 yearsSydney47Sydney47 posted:
Joist notching question

Hi 33amc,
When they put the new joist in its actually 2 joists they put in as they didn't want to open up the entire area to put a joist in.…

9 years9 yearsSydney47Sydney47 posted:
Joist notching question

Thanks Stewie,
Given my knowledge is limited to argue the relevant point (as illustrated here) I think it may be best I get an inspection done so I (or the inspector)…

9 years9 yearsSydney47Sydney47 posted:
Joist notching question

Thanks for the replies.
My reasoning for thinking it relates to the waterproofing failing is that the weakened joist will flex too much and over time this movement will crack the…

9 years9 yearsSydney47Sydney47 posted:
Joist notching question

Hi,
4 years ago a builder replaced a joist in our house, on top of which they put a waterproof deck. They replaced a joist because the previous one had…

9 years9 yearsSydney47Sydney47 posted:
Building Inspector - Ask Anything

Hi,
4 years ago a builder replaced a joist in our house, on top of which they put a waterproof deck. They replaced a joist because the previous one had…

9 years9 yearsSydney47Sydney47 posted:
Waterproofing and statutory warranty

Hi,
I had our deck (which is over our bedroom) replaced 4 years ago. The scope of works what; Removal of old deck, scree substrate to give correct falls, waterproof…

10 years10 yearsSydney47Sydney47 posted:
Joists question

Thanks Stewie,
The tiles on top are fixed by glue, the grouting is sand cement.
I guess the question is, given the structural engineer knew that it was a terrace above with…

10 years10 yearsSydney47Sydney47 posted:
Joists question

We have a terrace above our living room. Our living room is 4950 mm wide by 9300 mm long.
From the structural plans I can see the structural engineer said…

11 years11 yearsSydney47Sydney47 posted:
Re-tiling Balcony / Terrace

Hi,
We got a builder in the end. It cost $16k, plus the tiles.
Unfortunately the builder we did get had too many jobs on and ours dragged on and took close…

11 years11 yearsSydney47Sydney47 posted:
i-beam rust

Hi,
We have an i-beam that supports the front of our garage that has got some rust on it, see below.
http://postimg.org/image/86el16ie3/
Is this level of rust repairable? …

12 years12 yearsSydney47Sydney47 posted:
Waterproofing and turn ups / flashing

Thanks builderforlife
Yes we're thinking of getting someone to take a look. Just wanted to know if our expectations were wrong.
As this turn up is on the front of the…

12 years12 yearsSydney47Sydney47 posted:
Waterproofing and turn ups / flashing

I am having my balcony replaced due to water leaks. The builder who is doing the work has turned up the liquid waterproofing membrane by 100mm up the walls…

13 years13 yearsSydney47Sydney47 posted:
Re-tiling Balcony / Terrace

Just thought I'd update with what quotes I got back.
I got 4 quotes, 2 builders, 2 tilers. All quotes were for rip out, screed, waterproof and tile. I supply…

13 years13 yearsSydney47Sydney47 posted:
Re-tiling Balcony / Terrace

Hi,
I have a tiled balcony on our house above our living area which has developed a leak. I understand the only way to fix it properly is a rip up…

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