Category Archives: Case Studies

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

Posted on September 17, 2011 by SUGPC

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 SUGPC

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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Borer infestations on recent building exposed during reclad

Posted on September 17, 2011 by SUGPC
Borer-damaged timber sample

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Vendors Beware

Posted on September 17, 2011 by SUGPC

Vendors beware Its not as easy as sell up and get out with no strings attached. There have now been a number of cases where sellers have lost against the buyers suing for damages, and vendors having to defend themselves … Continue reading →

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Thermo-imaging, Visual and MC Reading Report says ‘ok’, Mdu Probes shows reality is major problems

Posted on September 17, 2011 by SUGPC

Thermo-imaging, Visual and MC Reading Report says ‘ok’, Mdu Probes shows reality is major problems No description here yet#710

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Legal claim made on shaky factual grounds

Posted on September 17, 2011 by SUGPC

In 2008 The Moisture Detection Company (MDC) was asked to put together a quotation at the request of a building surveyor on behalf of the owners. They decided not to go ahead with installing the Mdu Probe System and when … Continue reading →

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Patel V Offord and Ors HC AK CIV 2009-404-301 16 June 2009

Posted on September 17, 2011 by SUGPC

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Fungi found in new house timber

Posted on September 17, 2011 by SUGPC

Fungi found in new house timber An Mdu Probe System was installed for a roofer who is building 4 units for renting out, and very old-school in his approach to buildings. He was uncomfortable with the new building code the … Continue reading →

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Councils struck out from Leaky School responsibilities

Posted on September 17, 2011 by SUGPC

Councils struck out from Leaky School responsibilities Auckland City Council successfully applied to be struck out of a leaky building claim by the Ministry of Education. The ramifications are huge. Imagine how reclad failures will be judged – this time … Continue reading →

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Owner had reclad, no monitoring through process

Posted on September 17, 2011 by SUGPC

Owner had reclad but no monitoring through process The owner had the Mdu Probe System installed in 2008. No further readings were taken. A full reclad has been completed by a well-known specialist remediation firm but the owners were not … Continue reading →

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