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Another under-prepared concrete project... This is destined for failure and concrete deterioration. No forticon membrane, no spacer chairs or blocks, no waterproofing membrane to the dwelling, no formflex membrane. #AS 2870 -2011residentialslabandfootings #sedtreatment #concreteoverspill #gripsetsealedforgood #C1-Pmembrane #rightisrightwrongiswrongYet again, the message has been ignored... The damage is evident. We are continually investigating contractors who fail to apply SED waterproofing treatment to the dwelling slab. #AS 2870 -2011residentialslabandfootings #sedtreatment #concreteoverspill #gripsetsealedforgood #C1-Pmembrane #rightisrightwrongiswrongAn important reminder to all contractors installing natural stone copings... Protect the bond beam and screed with a waterproofing membrane. Apply an approved sealant, backing rod, overflow pipe, correct movement and control joints. #grip-setC1-P #movementjoints #controljoints #mineralsaltwateringress #gripsetsealedforgood #swimmingpools #rightisrightwrongiswrongA fine example of poor on-site supervision, poor workmanship and and a complete lack of care, with numerous defects to the dwelling. A disgraceful build, with extensive remedial works undertaken. #failsAS 2870 -2011residentialslabandfootings #sedtreatment #concreteoverspill #gripsetsealedforgood #C1-Pmembrane #whiteant #rightisrightwrongiswrongFailure : to follow waterproofing specifications to dwelling walls, and poor application of waterproofing membrane. Action : start again, excavate all backfill, apply the approved Grip-Set Methodology. #sedtreatment #gripsetsealedforgood #rightisrightwrongiswrongIncorrect heights and falls away from the dwelling equals complete failure. Water ponding, no waterproofing, bridging of DPC, no termite barrier. Result : Expensive remedial works. #sedtreatment #dpcbridging #whiteant #gripsetsealedforgood #concretespalling #rightisrightwrongiswrongNothing in this profession surprises me... I’m looking forward to seeing how this foot path is installed. What a disgrace. #retainingwalls #councilapproval #aggdrain #forticonmembrane #rightisrightwrongiswrongIt's official! Accredited Professional - Building Level 4. Contact me if you are facing conflict or confusion in construction. We will sort fact from fiction when it comes to the law.One of the worst attacks of Slab Edge Dampness and deterioration I have seen. Failure to comply to AS 2870-2011 Residential Slabs & Footings. #s.e.d.treatment #gripsetsealedforgood #concretespalling #rightisrightwrongiswrongThe worst tiling I have ever inspected. The costly result of a home builder attempting to construct a swimming pool. #australianceramictilestandards #GripsetSealedForGood #australiantilecouncil #adelaideswimmingpools #rightisrightwrongiswrongUnfortunately, this is all too common. Poor site supervision, no care for clients, no care for structural damage caused to dwellings. #negligent #drainage #frenchdrain #sedtreatment #GripsetSealedForGood #rightisrightwrongiswrongFailure to comply with Australian Tiling Standards. #australianstandards #waterproofing #gripsetsealedforgood #poorworkmanship #rightisrightwrongiswrongAnother Concrete Disaster... Disappointing work by the contractor. No waterproofing membrane. An insignificant strip of 75mm DPC. No 200um forticon membrane. No turning up of the plastic membrane. And, they left the mesh on the sub-base to rust out! Such a poor standard of workmanship. #GripsetSealedForGood #AustralianStandards #Exposedaggregate #Concretefailures #rightisrightwrongiswrongHow does an award-winning pool company complete a fully tiled pool to such a poor standard? This project is nothing short of disgraceful. #gripset #gripsetsealedforgood #australianstandards #ceramictiling #rightisrightwrongiswrongMother nature is unforgiving, especially when the contractor fails to install the correct falls and drains. Surface drainage and falls are basic skills. Unfortunately, on this project, they were forgotten. An expensive lesson learnt. #australianstandards #stripdrains #rightisrightwrongiswrongContractor was absolutely adamant in the plant room that the swimming pool behind the wall is NOT leaking! I'm not so sure... Next time, ensure that the swimming pool shell is waterproofed and tested. #gripset #waterproofingmembrane #adelaidepools #rightisrightwrongiswrongWater constantly leaking into this home due to poor workmanship. Numerous attempts for assistance have fallen on deaf ears. Bullying & intimidation is the builder's response. Shameful... #gripset #brwwaterproofingmembrane #C1-Pwaterproofing #waterproofingFailure to apply the correct Waterproofing Membrane per Manufacturer’s specifications.Clearly the Contractor has failed to comply with Australian Tile Standards.Disappointing to continually uncover such poor standards in pool construction. The contractor should be ashamed to handover this swimming pool !! #concretepools #gripset #ardex #pooltiling #waterproofing #australianstandardsPoor workmanship installing granite tiles in extreme heat. No waterproofing is a recipe for disaster.Continually amazed by the low standard of workmanship in the pool industry. Failure by the contractor to apply basic skills in preparation of the shell prior to tiling is evident. No grinding, No rendering, No waterproofing, No Control Joints, No Approved Sealant.So this is the pool contractor’s methodology for a performance solution for the blowers!!!Swipe to see incorrect versus correct application of SED treatment. If SED treatment is correctly applied to Australian Standards, there is no way moisture can ingress to the slab. Failure to do so can have a devastating impact.Disappointing to see a contractor failing to follow engineering specifications on waterproofing to the dwelling and retaining walls. Such poor workmanship. #gripset#waterproofingmembrane #rightisrightwrongiswrong
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