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Category Archives: Mdu Probe System
Protecting the value of Body Corporate properties
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
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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Owners sneak inside the 10 year cut off by one day
Some owners knew their building was approaching the 10 year mark and knew from talking with others that they could claim compensation before 10 years was up, but not after. They decided to install the Mdu Probe System to non-destructively … Continue reading
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Buyers and Sellers happy with ongoing moisture monitoring
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
Important information to know before starting
Installation Preparation Internal access to the bottom of the external walls is needed by the Mdu Probe Installers. To aid the installers we ask that any furniture be removed from the external walls near corners, under windows or beside doors … Continue reading
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Fascias-style guttering leak internally
Fascia-style gutters causing water to run into the building Guttering can be a hidden leaky building danger in many ‘low-risk’ homes The perfect storm that culminated in the ‘leaky home’ fiasco was caused by a number of products and processes … Continue reading
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Older house with strong treatment levels avoid major damage despite high MC levels for years
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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Thermo-imaging, Visual and MC Reading Report says ‘ok’, Mdu Probes shows reality is major problems
Thermo-imaging, Visual and MC Reading Report says ‘ok’, Mdu Probes shows reality is major problems No description here yet#710
Legal claim made on shaky factual grounds
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
Owner had reclad, no monitoring through process
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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