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Lock-up inspection in Aintree

Lock-up is the final chance to inspect the frame and roof of an Aintree home before plasterboard closes them off.

  • Roof, windows and doors installed, before plasterboard
  • 1 to 2 hours on site
  • Report within 24 hours
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Stage4 of 7
When to bookRoof, windows and doors installed, before plasterboard
Time on site1 to 2 hours on site
Inspected againstAS 3700 (masonry), AS 4773, AS 2047 (windows), NCC Part 3.5 roof and wall cladding, manufacturer flashing details

What is included in a Aintree lock-up (pre-plaster) inspection

  • Wall wrap and roof sarking coverage, laps and tears
  • Head, sill and jamb flashings to every window and door
  • Weep holes clear and correctly spaced
  • Articulation joints and cavity clearance
  • Mortar joints, brick ties and bed joint reinforcement
  • Lintels over openings and their bearing
  • Roof battens, tile or sheet fixing and ridge details
  • Valleys, penetrations and box gutter supports
  • Roof space insulation, sarking and services
  • Exhaust and rangehood ducting runs
  • External cladding fixing and clearance to ground
  • Garage, porch and alfresco set-downs
  • Site drainage and grading before landscaping
  • Debris and mortar droppings at the slab edge
Why it matters here

Lock-up (pre-plaster) inspections on Aintree builds

At Aintree lock-ups we regularly find roof penetrations left unflashed, wall wrap torn or untaped around windows, and frame items from the previous report still not fixed. Plaster hides every defect.

What we find at this stage in Aintree

  • Roof penetrations not waterproofed
  • Openings lacking tape show wall wrap failure
  • Check outstanding items in previous reports
  • Batts missing from ceiling cavities
  • Gutter brackets not secured
  • Unsupporting box gutter sump
Not installed wall and ceiling insulation, recorded during a lock-up inspection in Aintree
Wall and ceiling insulation has not been installed yet
Seal penetrations, recorded during a lock-up inspection in Truganina
Flashings must seal roof penetrations to keep water out of the building, Truganina
Loose/out of place/ missing insulation, recorded during a lock-up inspection in Truganina
Loose or missing insulation lets heat escape and wastes energy, Truganina
Sample findings

Sample defects found during our lock-up (pre-plaster) inspections in Aintree

Annotated findings from Lock-up (pre-plaster) inspections.

Seal around openings, recorded during a lock-up inspection in Aintree
The inspector noted that sarking must be sealed around all openings using proper adhesive tape
Around penetrations sealant required, recorded during a lock-up inspection in Aintree
Gaps around pipe penetrations must be sealed with tape to prevent water entering the home
Sarking under tile roof not installed, recorded during a lock-up inspection in Aintree
Sarking is missing under the tiled roof, which is required for fire safety
Yet to be washed, recorded during a lock-up inspection in Aintree
The brickwork has not been washed yet so the mortar condition cannot be checked

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. Frame inspection in Aintree3FrameFrame and trusses up, with the roof sheeted, before cladding
  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

Lock-up (pre-plaster) inspections in Aintree: common questions

Do you recheck frame items at lock-up?

Because some are still open. One Aintree lock-up found items from the frame report not yet fixed, which is the last chance before plaster.

Does wall wrap tearing signal hidden damage?

This gap lets wind and rain penetrate the exterior cladding. Plastering must cover all gaps and joins around window and door openings.

Have you checked the insulation?

Yes, for coverage. Poor insulation in some areas will cost a lot more to fix later on.

Are you getting a roof inspection report?

Yes, from accessible points. Gutters, tiles and penetrations are checked.

What documents are required?

Your new build is measured against the approved drawings, the National Construction Code, AS 1684 for framing, engineering and the roofing manufacturer's instructions.

When is the inspection finished?

An inspection usually takes one to two hours.

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