Frame Inspection

A frame stage inspection is highly recommended and is completed after all wall frames and trusses have been installed, braced, tied down and in most cases have already been approved by the Relevant Building Surveyor.

Even though a frame has been passed by the Surveyor there can still be a number of hidden defects present including substandard/incomplete works and non-compliance with the Residential Timber Framing Manual AS 1684.2, supplied working drawings and engineer’s computations.

Some of the items checked during this inspection are:

• The Installation of external door frames and windows are checked for tolerances.
• The frame is assessed with reference to the working drawings and Australian Standards for tolerances relating to frame Plumb, bow and straightness of all top and bottom plates.
• Items such as sufficient blocking to wall junctions, jack stud orientation, fastening of Lintels, bracing, anchors and tie downs.
• Stud and noggin spacings are checked as well Lintels over openings of non-loadbearing walls, top plate connections, internal wall bracket locations, ribbon plate fastening, the list goes on!

Please note that all defects identified during the frame inspection are re assessed at Lock up Inspection to confirm that reparative works have been completed by the builder.

It is highly advised that you request one of our sample reports, to review what we inspect and how we report on certain defects.

Contact Jason today to discuss your options.