How are you getting on any updates ?

Unfortunatey I have come across the same thing many times by guys who claim to be builders and “fully qualified “
Coming from uk I find the whole system a bit…

The photo you posted shows LVL timbers , am I correct in saying it’s a skilion roof , no trusses in photo , is it the ore fab frames that…

Wow , I know they have got rid of a few in last few weeks , the standards are not much better up here in Newcastle.

Is that ss still working for them ?

Just spoken with DFT nsw they said they only reference AS 3500 and did not have a copy of As2870 , he mentioned sewer drains and when I questioned about…

Agree the builders so called expert made him self look very silly at times,
It has similarities with site meetings I have had during my build !

Do you know what kind of damages they got?

Very interesting read thanks for posting

Where abouts have you built

Thanks again for you reply , greatly appreciated
Have a good weekend

Hi H20
Had a reply back from plumber and he states:
Cobo joints are used in Queensland in flood areas and where there is very high ground movement. Department of fair trade…

No sure of your reply if it’s to be useful or not ????
who said I was going to sue the certifier ?
Just highlighting thectotal inadequate set up for people…

E mailed certifier today Who told me “ we only check if down pipes are in correct position we can’t comment on instillation as this is down to…

Going to see what their offical reply is and go from there , I am not holding my breath though
The BS they came out with regarding other items was…

Just had a meeting with senior managements regarding our build , when I brought up about flexible joints and requirments for H1 they knew nothing about this and tried…

Yes we had a storm water layout / plan
My question was concerning insulation in H1 type soil classification regarding flexible joints
and the AS numbers
I have been waiting…

Update :
They have fitted down pipes ( all charged system ) our site soil classification is H1
Am I correct in my thinking that flexible joints should be used…

All sorted spoke with accounts , thanks for reply’s

Just wondering if it is a requirement that render needs to be completed to reach this stage ( we have Hebel Panels ) we are on standard hia contract…

It’s a critical stage inspection in nsw and a requirement of DA approval conditions for our job

You need to check what the tile manufacturer requires , also it depends on your pitch of roof

No photos attached ??

Congratulations
We have just had frame and roof done of our Chelsea 37

I would be checking that the builder or land owner has officially put an easement so that wall is legally there , what’s to stop another person who buys…

Any update on how it’s turned out ?

The builders in house design team I suppose , I don’t know 100%

Their estimating department stuffed up on the levels saying we need an extra 5k worth of…

Just checked on the storm water plan as stamped by local council and it shows the 2 lines from both sides of the house into tank and a single pipe…

Will keep you posted , thanks for your help

Yes all 12 into tank !
Will be speaking with certifier , our SS is a waste of time hasn’t any idea in the NCC / BCA, just one thing…