Recent content by daniel ngo

the numbers and items seem about right. "de-watering" - when digging your footing, and the depth is below the water table, they have to continuously pump that water out.

BCA's PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT P2.1 Structural stability and resistance to actions (a) A building or structure, to the degree necessary, must— (i) remain stable and not collapse; an (ii) prevent progressive collapse; and (iii) minimise local damage and loss of amenity...

May want to look at "Uni-pier". Fast & Cheap. Try not to use brick pier if you can http://www.unipier.com.au/

Why did the builder gave you this as variation? From the info provided, it is no concern of your, so long as you did not ask for change to the design after contracted. I am concern of this 26m of extra wiring. It's his fault that he can't price a job ( provided you're not on cost-plus) On...

Thank brazen. Stand corrected Fig.3.7.1.4(d)

Hi andrew101 Hia = 1300 650 620 MBA = http://www.masterbuilders.com.au/ Ring and ask for one of their member Hope it help

Hi kvellimalai owner builder mean you do the building. So... ? :p

An example = http://www.invisi-gard.com.au/fire_attenuation.php. What we are doing is using an "alternative solution". These technologies are from the bushfire code (AS 3959-2009). Another possible "alternative solution" is to have a sprinkler outside your window (Wet wall construction). Best...

Sorry, I should have said "fire issue" :) It all depend on what material you use to build your shed. A metal shed is not much of an issue. Otherwise you need a fire-rated wall/barrier. Ps: You also need "elbow room". Its usually 450 from the fence. (all depend on what you build. And the...

I would engage a builder for a design & build package. - if someone's a good architect? ===> Ask for previous work. Better still talks to their preious client - reasonable price for architect service? ===> 4-7K or higher, depend on what they do and how complex - Does architect also provide...

There is a metal fire-screen-mesh that you could use for the window with/Or a fire rated window Hopes that help

Concur with "Scott No Mates" Also, you may have asbestos, if the house was builded around 70-80s.

Lawfully no. Contract should been itemised, in some way. With do and don't and the material uses. By law, a builder only requires to give the price and time (among other details). Hopes that help

Call a plumber with a camera to pin point the leak. Otherwise sacrifice the gyprock to find out for sure. Don't let any one guess what the leak is or where and start work on it. Sorry, but that about all one can say in these circumstances. Guessing will properly give you more grief. Best of luck

All venneer house must have a "termite risk management system" in place. For SOG; 1. Slab edge must be left expose and untouch at least 75mm from finish ground level 2. Any penetration or control joint treated What it mean is the 75mm been used as an inpsection zone. The termite still can...