Beams, pods, mesh and underlay all checked in the hours before the concrete truck. After that, whatever is wrong is cast in for the life of the house.
One of our inspectors will call you back. If it is urgent, call 1300 471 805.
On the reactive clay of the volcanic plain the slab is designed with stiffening beams for a reason. A beam poured narrow, or underlay that stops short, weakens exactly what that ground needs.
Annotated findings from Slab pre-pour inspections.
1Bored piersWith piers bored and cages in, before the concrete is ordered
3FrameFrame and trusses complete and roof on, before wall wrap and insulation
4Lock-up (pre-plaster)Roof, windows and external doors in, before the plasterer starts
5FixingDoors, skirtings and cabinets in, before the painter arrives
6WaterproofingMembrane applied and cured, before the tiler sets out
7Pre-handover (PCI)Five to seven days before the practical completion dateInstant online pricing, or talk to the booking team on 1300 471 805.
A day ahead normally works, but tell us the pour date as soon as the builder gives it.
The report goes to you that afternoon so you can pass it to the supervisor, and most items are fixed before the truck arrives.
Stiffening beams are what let a slab ride out clay movement. A beam half its designed width does not do that job.
The pour date is a matter for you and your builder to settle. Most slab items take a few hours to correct.
AS 2870 together with the engineering drawing for your lot.
Only the edges and surface. Everything inside it is out of sight for good.
