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FORSPEC 3D drawing of a balcony build-up: concrete slab, membrane turned up the wall and into the outlet, screed over the membrane and tiles on top

Screeds on balconies: what NCC 2025 changesBuilding code11 Nov 20263 min read

FORSPEC drawing of a balcony on a Class 2 to 9 building showing the eight NCC 2025 changes: fall in the slab, 70 mm step-down, 70 mm hob, overflow, membrane on the slab, joints on high points

NCC 2025: eight changes for balconies and roofsBuilding code11 Nov 20262 min read How high should a balcony upturn be?Building code11 Nov 20261 min read Basements: the job no Australian Standard coversBuilding code11 Nov 20261 min read

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