Category: 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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Spray testing large window units

Spray testing large window units with two industrial fans to duplicate wind and rain.


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Leaking sliding glass door

Investigating a leaking sliding glass door can be complicated, so use moisture detectors to track down the core issues.


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Inspecting balconies with a cherry picker

External balcony inspection from cherry picker is sometimes the only way to be sure of finding the source of problems.


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