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7 years7 yearsSaveH2OSaveH2O posted:
Photos of 50mm fall to concrete apron

The photo shows the pump's pressure controller. That doesn't tell me the pump make and model.
Only one downpipe means that either less than 50 sq m of roof catchment area…

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7 years7 yearsSaveH2OSaveH2O posted:
House pathway ideas

The ORG's purpose is to provide a point where sewage surcharge can discharge to an outside area to protect the interior of the house. The ORG's top must be able…

House pathway ideas
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7 years7 yearsSaveH2OSaveH2O posted:
House pathway ideas

I seriously hope that isn't an ORG in the photo. :shock:

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7 years7 yearsbuilding-expertbuilding-expert posted:
Building and Pest Inspection

Was your home built as per approved drawings? Do you know?
I am currently working on a defect report for my client where she is blamed (not the builder) for balcony…

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7 years7 yearsnelson2014nelson2014 posted:
Standing water in stormwater drain. Normal?

Thanks for your responses.
I had assumed it was stormwater as didn't think sewerage would have a riser like that but admit I have absolutely no idea about such things!
Here's a…

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7 years7 yearsSaveH2OSaveH2O posted:
Perimeter Path height below dampcourse

Just a reminder that if the path will have an Overflow Relief Gully (ORG), there are clearances that must also be observed.
The spill level (the surrounding surface) must be…

Perimeter Path height below dampcourse
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7 years7 yearsSaveH2OSaveH2O posted:
Perimeter Path height below dampcourse

The BCA Part 2 which is also Part 2 of the NCC references AS 3700. You can download the current (2016) three part NCC free of charge.
Australian Standards have to…

Perimeter Path height below dampcourse
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7 years7 yearsbuilding-expertbuilding-expert posted:
Concrete path around house. Use of expansion joints?

Good answer from SaveH2O but what you see now are symptoms of underlying condition and builder's non compliance.
Once your builder has finished then ground levels around your dwelling should have…

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7 years7 yearsSaveH2OSaveH2O posted:
Concrete path around house. Use of expansion joints?

Yes, really bad non compliance. The concreter is a cowboy.

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7 years7 yearsLilianaLiliana posted:
Photos of 50mm fall to concrete apron

The VBA really needs to step in and inform the building industry - including the Master Builders Association and the HIA - that the CSIRO document is not correct as…

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7 years7 yearsCassie.f90Cassie.f90 posted:
Simonds First build - Dakota

Hey simondsbuild1 how is your build coming along? Any updates?

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