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Frame inspection in Strathtulloh

At frame stage the walls and roof trusses are up but nothing is covered. We check that the structure matches the engineering and that every load has a path down to the slab.

  • With trusses fixed and before wall wrap or roof sarking closes it in
  • 1 to 2 hours on site
  • Report within 24 hours
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Stage3 of 7
When to bookWith trusses fixed and before wall wrap or roof sarking closes it in
Time on site1 to 2 hours on site
Inspected againstAS 1684 (timber framing), AS 4100 or NASH for steel frames, the engineer's bracing and tie-down plan, NCC Part 3.4

What is included in a Strathtulloh frame inspection

  • Stud, plate, lintel and beam sizes against AS 1684 and the engineer's drawings
  • Wall straightness and plumb, top plate level
  • Floor level across the slab
  • Bracing type, position and fixing against the bracing plan
  • Tie-downs from roof to wall and wall to slab
  • Triple grips, straps and bolt fixings
  • Jack studs, lintels and trimmers over every opening
  • Window sill trimmers for wide openings
  • Roof truss spacing, fixing and girder connections
  • Valley boards, ceiling battens and roof bracing
  • Window and door openings against the plans
  • Wet area framing, noggings and service penetrations
  • Damaged, split, notched or over-drilled members
  • Termite collars and slab penetrations still visible
Why it matters here

Frame inspections on Strathtulloh builds

New lots here are open, with no established trees or buildings to break the wind, so bracing and tie-downs earn their place. The most serious frame items we see are loads landing on walls never meant to carry them and bracing hardware simply left out.

What we find at this stage in Strathtulloh

  • Bottom plates hanging past the slab edge
  • Truss loads sitting on non-load bearing walls
  • Bracing rods or straps missing
  • Wall frames out of plumb beyond tolerance
  • Lintels without the clearance above windows
  • Plates cut through in bracing walls
No tie down straps at the base of the studs beside a wide garage opening, Strathtulloh
No tie down straps at the base of the studs beside a wide garage opening
Less than 15mm between the lintel and the window frame below it, Strathtulloh
Less than 15mm between the lintel and the window frame below it
Split stud that needs replacing or laminating to keep its strength, Strathtulloh
Split stud that needs replacing or laminating to keep its strength
Sample findings

Sample defects found during our frame inspections in Strathtulloh

Annotated findings from Frame inspections.

Truss load landing on a wall that was never designed to carry it, found during a frame inspection in Strathtulloh
Truss load landing on a wall that was never designed to carry it
Bottom plate hanging more than 10mm past the slab edge, weakening its bearing, found during a frame inspection in Strathtulloh
Bottom plate hanging more than 10mm past the slab edge, weakening its bearing
Bracing wall missing the M12 rods its engineering detail calls for, found during a frame inspection in Strathtulloh
Bracing wall missing the M12 rods its engineering detail calls for
Garage boundary wall built in 70mm timber where the plans show 90mm, found during a frame inspection in Strathtulloh
Garage boundary wall built in 70mm timber where the plans show 90mm

The other stages of a Strathtulloh build

  1. Bored piers inspection in Strathtulloh1Bored piersWith the piers drilled and the cages lowered in, before the concrete truck arrives
  2. Slab pre-pour inspection in Strathtulloh2Slab pre-pourOnce steel, pods and membrane are complete, the day before concrete
  3. Lock-up (pre-plaster) inspection in Strathtulloh4Lock-up (pre-plaster)Roof, windows and brickwork in, plasterboard not yet delivered
  4. Fixing inspection in Strathtulloh5FixingLinings, doors and joinery in, painter not yet started
  5. Waterproofing inspection in Strathtulloh6WaterproofingMembrane cured, tiler not yet on site
  6. Pre-handover (PCI) inspection in Strathtulloh7Pre-handover (PCI)When the builder calls practical completion, before you sign or pay the final claim

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FAQ

Frame inspections in Strathtulloh: common questions

What do you look at on a Strathtulloh frame?

Wall and truss layout against the plans, bracing, tie-downs, lintels, plate fixing and overhang, plumb and straightness, and damaged or split members.

Why does a 10mm overhang matter?

Past that limit the bottom plate is not fully supported by the slab, which reduces its bearing and can show up later as movement or cracking.

My builder had the frame inspected by the surveyor. Is that enough?

The surveyor's mandatory inspection is for the permit. Ours is a detailed workmanship and compliance check for you, with every item photographed.

Which standards apply?

AS 1684 for residential timber framing, the truss and bracing layouts from your engineer and truss supplier, and the Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2015.

Should the frame claim be paid before the report?

It is sensible to read our report first. Frame items are much easier to fix before the next stage starts.

How long is the inspector on a Strathtulloh frame?

One and a half to two and a half hours, depending on size and whether it is double storey.

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