Recent content by alexanderbourke@hotm

I'm not a builder and the information I'm getting is from him. I have been told that the inner skin will be a timber kit. Don't need to be so rude bud, I've had family issues.

I have wondered that. Because the council are being so obstructive, I will see if the builder will change this. To be fair on on the side of the house which nobody will see but I totally understand.

Yes, the concrete lintel is on the outer skin.

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Yes, but with a concrete lintel.

Thanks Jed. I provided the calculations (I was a building student, I was a bit rusty but got there) and then they emailed this reply... "The calculations you have provided are out width the scope of what can be assessed by building standards, however if you are able to have your calculations...

I've provided the calculations for the lintel but now they are saying it is out with their scope of practice to verify these and I have to get a qualified professional to check over the calculations. Maybe the window installation was not meant to be. :(

Thanks Woody my builder is using a concrete lintel BTW, to be fair I'm not sure why. Maybe cost.

Hi Woody, I believe I am using the lintel in a very straight forward way. It's a timber frames domestic building, a hole needs to be cut for the window and the lintel placed above. Above that room (the kitchen) is 1 other floor (bedroom / bathroom) and then a roof. I'm not sure ow...

Thank you, I might have to do that. I've provided the Council with Declaration of Performance sheet, but still are not happy to provide the warrant. I've provided all the drawing for the installation and they are happy with them, but now asking for the calculations. It's just one hurdle after...

Hi All I've kind of hit a brick wall, no pun intended. My builder is ready to install a window in a timber frame domestic dwelling on the ground floor, with no windows or opening above. The windows span is 1200mm and I have provided the council with the details of the lintel but now they want...