Defects

Building Defect Reports in the Sutherland Shire

New louvres corroding

One year old powdercoated privacy louvres are corroding due to an inappropriate coating specified for a coastal location.


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Box gutter overflowing

This box gutter is holding excessive amounts of water. The roof sheets have not been turned down on the end.


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poorly installed metal roof leaking

New metal roof had to be replaced

I undertook investigations of a recently installed new metal roof which was leaking. After my report, the entire roof had to be replaced again.


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Bathroom leak saturating subfloor

During my inspection of a subfloor I observed a section of particleboard floor which was saturated due to a failed bathroom membrane.


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bathroom leaking into bedroom

Balcony leaking into bedroom

This photograph depicts a failed balcony membrane above with water dripping into a bedroom below.


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Water entry destroying shirting and carpet

Water Entry in near-new home

Timber skirtings, floor slab and carpet are saturated due to water entry in a two year old home.


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We inspect many dozens of roofs per year

We inspect many dozens of roofs per year, and almost always find workmanship that needs to be followed up and rectified.


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Negligent join in a roof sheets leaking

Negligent join in a roof sheets now leaking. This poor workmanship need prompt rectification.


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Subfloor joists measure maximum moisture

1 year old subfloor joists now measure maximum moisture meter reading. This will result in rot and expensive repairs if not rectified early.


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Subfloor timber in contact with the brickwork

Subfloor timber in contact with the brickwork. No termite shields means it is vulnerable to attack resulting in very expensive rectification. This work does not comply with building codes, and is a serious defect.


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