
Storm water
I am going to draft an email over weekend to builder, Certifier and also fair trades making formal complaint and see what comes back
I have a feeling it’s going…

Storm water
Just reading link on tank
It states that
“ Overflow diameter should match inflow pipe diameter.”
So if 2 inflow pipes fitted there should be 2 overflow pipes ?

Storm water
Just doubled checked drawings and actual as built
We have 7 down pipes which connect to Wet system riser pipe covering the over flow pipe and 3 coming in via…

Storm water
Thanks for your reply H2o
1st photo
Top pipe is in Feed from down pipes 3No and lower is out let to Swale drain at front of house
2nd photo…

Storm water
Hi H2O
After the recent rain which the first initial rain fall filled the tank. Subsequent rain falls started to pour out through slots in front of gutters and all down…

Building with Metricon
We built with M , not the best experience being honest, I have many years experience in construction and I needed it to keep on top of them , I…

The Bl*me Game
Just jumping in here , builder with 40 years in the industry, the only option is a total knock down and rebuild , have they factored in out of pocket…

My double glazed windows fro China
Windows here in Oz are off the scale cost wise compared to uk , although you are not comparing apples with apples as 90% of windows in uk are Upvc…

Is this normal construction for ribbed metal roof?
Hi psdillon
You will need to get better photos/images and supporting evidence also include
1.Copy of the plans and structural details ie check that…

New roof tiles acceptable install?
Yes you are correct, not sure what the tolerance is in this regard , whenever I do a roof always check for it being flat , with trusses you do…

New roof tiles acceptable install?
Looks to me they didn’t use string line to position trusses hence the wavy roof line

Storm water
Hi H2O
It’s basically a charge system for the out let pipe , no flush valves fitted , I am sorting that out myself ( my own plumber )
How…

Storm water
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…

Electrics and water pipes
Just wondering any electricians on here can tell me about regs regarding water pipes and cables as in photo

Tips on building & private inspectors
As the land owner you have the right of access to your land under consumer law , they can only prevent you from entering if they had a lease ,…

Name your top 3 house plan | Single Storey
Until you have completed all selections at Studio M you don’t know what the final cost would be
if not signed up I would chose another builder after experience we…

Name your top 3 house plan | Single Storey
Just coming to end of build ( Chelsea 37) in nsw been a total nightmare , it pains me to say but can’t recommend them although the the actual layout…

The parties have reached a mutual understanding in resolutio
More protection buying a $2 burger from McDonald’s than building a house

The parties have reached a mutual understanding in resolutio
What qualifications do you have ?

Another defective house story
If he turns up with that evidence he’s going to make himself look a real fool
Won’t be the first engineer I have come across to get it totally wrong…

Another defective house story
Insurer sends out an engineer who falsified his report. Insurer claims, builder not liable for the structural damage to my home and grossly defective slab.
Regarding the engineers false report,…

The parties have reached a mutual understanding in resolutio
It all looks at desperation from the builder to me , they must be pretty stupid if they wish to pursue a claim , it really makes you wonder how…

Another defective house story
I have had major concerns regarding the standing water and its been a constant battle with them ,I had meetings with senior construction manager and he had no idea of…

Another defective house story
I had similar experience was told “we don’t do temp down pipes “
I asked him to read up on H1 classification sites but also provided the link in email ,…

The parties have reached a mutual understanding in resolutio
How are you getting on any updates ?
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