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Frame inspection in Aintree

Frame stage is where we check every tie-down, stud and connection on your Aintree home against the engineering.

  • Frame and trusses up, with the roof sheeted, before cladding
  • 1 to 2 hours on site
  • Report within 24 hours
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Stage3 of 7
When to bookFrame and trusses up, with the roof sheeted, before cladding
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 Aintree 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 Aintree builds

The heaviest findings in our Aintree reports come from frame: lintels over wide openings without their tie-downs, roof bracing that stops short of the top plate, trusses resting on one stud, and connections built differently from the detail.

What we find at this stage in Aintree

  • Lintels missing required tie-downs
  • Girder truss with single stud
  • Connections do not match engineering drawings
  • Roof bracing is not wrapped over the top plate
  • Truss load sits on joined top plates
  • Visible cracks at slab edges
Within the lines, recorded during a frame inspection in Aintree
The inspector confirmed the walls follow the set out lines
Not installed, recorded during a frame inspection in Aintree
The inspector found the item was not installed. This means the component is missing from the property
Visually fine, recorded during a frame inspection in Aintree
The inspector noted the area was visually fine at the time of the inspection
Junctions not nailed off., recorded during a frame inspection in Aintree
The inspector noted the roof junctions were not nailed off to prevent wall movement after cladding installation
Sample findings

Sample defects found during our frame inspections in Aintree

Annotated findings from Frame inspections.

Additional nogging around electrical box, recorded during a frame inspection in Aintree
The noggings around the meter box are spaced further than the maximum 1,350mm
Join under window opening, recorded during a frame inspection in Aintree
The inspector noted that a splice plate is required to join the window opening
1200mm c/c, recorded during a frame inspection in Aintree
Bottom plates must be fixed to the slab with a masonry nail every 1200 mm
Ground floor, recorded during a frame inspection in Aintree
Ground floor ceiling height is low because the slab sits high under the joists

The other stages of a Aintree build

  1. Bored piers inspection in Aintree1Bored piersPiers bored and cages placed, before the concrete pour
  2. Slab pre-pour inspection in Aintree2Slab pre-pourSteel exposed and pods fixed, before the concrete
  3. Lock-up (pre-plaster) inspection in Aintree4Lock-up (pre-plaster)Roof, windows and doors installed, before plasterboard
  4. Fixing inspection in Aintree5FixingDoors, joinery and mouldings fitted, prior to painting
  5. Waterproofing inspection in Aintree6WaterproofingMembrane on and cured, before the tiler starts work
  6. Pre-handover (PCI) inspection in Aintree7Pre-handover (PCI)Ready for your final check before handover.

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FAQ

Frame inspections in Aintree: common questions

How do you stop wind from lifting the roof?

Wind uplift is kept in check by the framing straps, bolts or rods that secure the structure. Timber framing spans change the tie-down requirements for beams and lintels over doorways.

How does the roof frame support the building?

The structural members in the roof frame carry the weight of the entire building. The ground level supports the structure. This load requires the engineering plans to show the correct timber size and placement.

Are honeycombed slab edges a structural issue?

It can be. Cracks along the wall line can weaken the structure, so the builder must check and fix this issue.

Do exposed Aintree blocks change anything?

The wind rating for your block determines the structural bracing and tie-down requirements. We check the engineering details against the plans, rather than guessing the specs for the area.

What rules apply?

Our report checks the timber framing, wind loads and truss layout against engineering plans and the National Construction Code.

Can you add missing tie-downs later?

Easily before wrap and cladding. Internal linings require removal for final inspections.

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