Category Archives: Case Studies

Maintenance Schedules for Building Consents

Posted on February 15, 2012 by sugadmin

All building works has an arena of risk about them, and none so more than the area of weathertightness. This risk is an area that needs to be managed just like all other risks with sound management strategies that lower … Continue reading →

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Protecting the value of Body Corporate properties

Posted on January 19, 2012 by sugadmin

We regularly get approached to assist in the management of body corporate building complexes for the objective of maximising property value and providing peace of mind for the condition and performance of the building now and into the future. We … Continue reading →

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Success Stories

Posted on January 19, 2012 by sugadmin

PDF Step Up Group Success Stories January 2012 These case studies below are just some of the thousands of properties that have used the Step Up Group’s proactive building management system to successfully protect and enhance their building and market … Continue reading →

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Buyers and Sellers happy with ongoing moisture monitoring

Posted on September 30, 2011 by sugadmin

This is an excellent example of how well things go when the building is moisture monitored. 2006-2008: The original owner installs the Mdu Probes into the building and continued to monitor the house and carry out maintenance where required. 2008: … Continue reading →

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No-one is immune from buying leaky homes

Posted on September 17, 2011 by sugadmin

In this situation, a Real Estate Agent who knew the builder who built the building in question. Once it was built the agent sold the property. She then sold the building again – then the third time it was sold … Continue reading →

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Fascias-style guttering leak internally

Posted on September 17, 2011 by sugadmin

Fascia-style gutters causing water to run into the building Guttering can be a hidden leaky building danger in many ‘low-risk’ homes Fascia-style (hidden) guttering systems pose risks of causing leaks to come into building walls and cause rot and leaky … Continue reading →

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Likely kiln dired timber used on external framing to speed up pre-line pass

Posted on September 17, 2011 by sugadmin

Kiln dried timber likely used to speed up pre-line pass Untreated timber used on external framing, treated timber used on internal framing This property was built with treated internal framing, but untreated external framing. It is likely the kiln dried … Continue reading →

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Buyer beware

Posted on September 17, 2011 by sugadmin

Buying in the Summer? Its your funeral… Houses can go from ‘leaky’ to ‘dry’ through seasonal change alone. Don’t get caught out! This property is a typical polystyrene-clad property: its got a couple of cracks here and there and will … Continue reading →

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Older house with strong treatment levels avoid major damage despite high MC levels for years

Posted on September 17, 2011 by sugadmin

Good bones protect this older house from major damage This property is a very good example showing the absolute essential nature of timber treatment in buildings to give them a level of ‘safety factor’. This building is over 15 years … Continue reading →

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North Shore City Council house gets CCC

Posted on September 17, 2011 by sugadmin
North Shore City Council house gets CCC

North Shore City Council house gets CCC This property got a building consent fron North Shore City Council with the support of the information from the Mdu Probe System inconjunction with an expert Bulding Surveyor. The owner is very happy … Continue reading →

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