Have you a photo of the AC slab

The slab still needs to comply with the BCA
And it’s the builder resposability to comply with it

To a degree this was our experience as well, we did have a great csc in the end and was on to things straight away , you just have to…

This is correct , but can’t be upto much as an engineer if he signs off on it
The builder has stuffed up and needs to accept responsibility , imho…

It’s good practice to open up at least 3 packs and mix them up , you should never just use one pack at a time.

Sorry auto corrrct on should be Hebel

Next issue how to waterproof where water tank and AC will sit as plinths have been cast at same level as rebate which herbal will sit on

No we are not coastal , Hunter vally
The site was classed as H1 there is a lot of clay also N3 wind rating
I really don’t see logic in…

As the ss is on holiday I spoke with the certifier and raised a number of concerns I had about the work and asked his opinion , he made enquirers…

Yes this is my thoughts as well will be doing it over the weekend , just find it so frustrating that they can get away with slack work , can’t…

I spoke at great length to the certifier and he agreed with me it non compliant
However he said the engineer is happy , I also spoke with construction manager…

The problem I have nobody will speak to me they are all dodging the question
Also the dpc is 70 -100 mm short of the external form Boards ,…

That’s my thoughts but they won’t comment on it and who’s going to pay
You can’t take something out and to not put an alternative in is not a solution

Just had a conversation regarding turning the dpc up the face of the concrete slab on ground in regard to what is required in the BCA /NCC section 3 /3.2…

Why should the carpenter cut the bricklayer a story rod ? , he should be more than capable to gauge the brickwork himself , it’s only since moving over to…

If a builder is already at full capacity to bring the extra job on line he may have to use tradies he is not familiar with so Work standards may…

We are about to sign up with Metricon (nsw) was wondering where we stand on the appointment of the PCA who chooses as my understanding the law changed recently and…

I have just built a house for somebody up in the Hunter with bearers and joists clearly states in AS 1684 about ant caps and tie downs will send you…

I have just built a house for somebody up in the Hunter with bearers and joists clearly states in AS 1684 about ant caps and tie downs will send you…

A screw fixing is always better, less chance of movement

No ant caps ?
Code requires a min M10 threaded rod into concrete pier to bearer
AS 1684
Absolutely shocking standard of work

Anybody building with Metricon in and around Newcastle , any feed back appreciated

Yes something I always wanted to do , just don’t trust the project home builders and able to use my skills and contacts to save a bit of money
We…

Thanks for the reply

Hi Bec
Just wondering if you could advise
We are ready to build but looking at owner builder ( 35 years in building carpenter to project manager , currently licensed…

Just very poor workmanship
There are many things you can do to hide fixings , you can counter sink so heads are flush so as to make a feature ,…

If the builders is taking these kind of short cuts I would be concerned about the quality of the build full stop hence my comment about a independent inspector especially…

It comes across to me that the builder is taking a short cut to try and save some money ,the purpose of the noggin is to prevent the studs from…