Architect Inspect

Testing the Design Concept for this Passive Solar Home with Sketchup. This schematic home extension for a fronted home North of Melbourne was done with , and will utilize principles.

Testing the Design Concept for this Passive Solar Home with Sketchup This schematic home extension for a fronted home North of Melbourne was done with , and will utilize principles.

Akiistudio with Kieran McKernan is excited to be launching this in the new year. If you or anyone you know may be interested let us know in the comments below!

This is a question that we get asked a lot, so we have written a bit about it here:

How high should my slab level be to avoid drainage problems? - Architect Inspect Building Inspections It is important that water not be allowed to pool next to your foundations becuase excessive moisture ingress can cause cracking. While your minimum slab level will be determined by your civil engineer, it is generally preferable to raise the slab if your budget allows, because higher slabs tend to....

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Slab heave can be devastating and is too common in Victoria however it can be prevented through proper design, correct installation and by getting a qualified inspector to ensure that it is being installed in accordance with your contract documents, Australian Standards and the National Construction Code. We've written more about this topic here:

What is Slab Heave, How Do I Prevent It? - Architect Inspect Building Inspections Slab heave, or excessive cracking in your slab, walls and ceiling, occurs when the foundations move significantly. It can be extremely costly to rectify, costing tens of thousands or in rare cases, hundreds of thousands of dollars to fix. Causes include poor design or construction plus moisture ingr...

stage inspection today. Generally a great job by this . Good to see window flashings being installed in accordance with the latest NCC (all too often we still don't). They missed the centre nailing of the Hyne bracing in some areas - a critical oversight, and failed to pin some of the structural columns together. Provided these items are fixed, this home is well on the way to becoming a sound and comfortable .

This morning’s inspection was of a 50 year old store room and laboratory which contained both rising and falling damp. The building suffered from a range of issues from poorly designed stormwater drainage through to inadequate ventilation and places where “bridging” had occurred allowing moisture to easily ingress through the walls. Our report put forward options for addressing these issues, from short term fixes through to longer term strategies.