Wow SaveH20, its no wonder there is the ongoing problem of slab heave when there is such a convoluted approach ...
Why does NCC even try and replicate / duplicate standards…

Sorry, this is the best AS2870 I have

Does not sound like the most cost effective solution from both an upfront and running cost perspective.
Why not go with a reverse cycle ducted solution with Solar PV Panels.

There is an obvious inconsistency between the engineering design & building permit vs the contract documents which will have to be corrected.
In terms of cost this site has a natural…

If you are building a house for retirement you should consider the

The floorplans for the Shack are getting close and the builder reckons he can provide a “final price” soon. To my mind we haven’t started detailed discussions on the specifications…

I have seen plenty of display homes with 2340 doors and 2550 / 2580 ceilings. Not sure what your builder is on about.

I agree insider given the site goes from rock to deep fill. I know that the design states that the pier siting is…

AS2870 and AS4773.2 are copyright Australian Standards so you will need to buy them
https://www.techstreet.com/sa/standards ... id=2048299
https://www.techstreet.com/sa/standards ... id=2068452
or head across to the…

Yes, my lawn looked liked yours and it came good after 6 months of regular watering and fertilising every 2 months or as soon as it showed the first hint…

I planted Sapphire Buffalo in my front garden and wouldn't do again knowing how much maintenance it requires. After getting ours laid in autumn we didn't water it enough over…

I guess its this one https://www.facebook.com/groups/718896161624782/

Have a read through here viewtopic.php?p=1863663#p1863663

I can understand how a KDR will result in a P site classification but how can a KDR change a soil type to be highly reactive.

Hi Lindsay,
do you have a preferred builder ? If so, do they have recommended architects / designers ? It's always preferable to have a good working relationship between the architect…

Have you considered engaging a company to only do the preliminary site works, ie site cut and soil disposal and using the builder for the remaining site works including retaining…

Hi hateserapiglia,
I expect builders to be cautious about clients performing their own preliminary site works. Not only do they miss out on any profit from these site works they are…

Until I see actual evidence of a waffle slab failing due to jacking up a car I'm calling this out as an urban myth.
A car hoist is a different story.…

I have been playing around with ideas for my retirement shack in Fusion 360. But I can seem to find the right sunshade sail for the upper deck that really…

Hi Jason,
I expect a recent site survey would be accepted by a builder. However, they may be more cautious about using a soil report that you have provided. When undertaking…

This is a very interesting thread for me. Like most other people I have taken a financial hit with Covid-19 but still looking to build later this year. I'm expecting…

I did take a look at Lumion and V-Ray but for a once off project I couldn't justify the cost or time to become proficient. I'm finding that Fusion 360…

What State are you in ? Overlooking provisions have been in place for quite a while but they do vary from state to state.

Cheers, I will take a look.

I have engaged a small builder for the construction of my shack. Being a smaller company they do not have the in-house capability of producing 3D renders.
As my block is…

Sorry to hear about your problem Alymei.
If you can't get any joy from your builder I would look into the use of a concrete sealer such as

alexp79 saved me a whole lot of writing ...
Nothing like standing in a display homes to get a feel for what floorplans and room sizes suit your needs. Hopefully, they…

You may want to check out this thread here
They are on my shortlist of builders but their reluctance to allow any changes to wet areas is likely to be a…

Good to see your build coming along Macher. I really do like the Vantage floorplan with the Mode facade. Unfortunately for us we have a 7m height limit and need…

It did cross my mind briefly but my wife and I both work full time and our shack block is 90 minutes away so would make any site supervision difficult.…