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Monthly Archives: September 2011
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
Share on FacebookImportant 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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WHRS video shows the destructive nature of their testing
Simply put – the WHRS Investigation leaves a building highly stigmatised and damaged and many times prevents the building from being able to be adequately remediated with a targeted repair solution. While this amount of damage is not important if … Continue reading
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High court decision: has to be seen to be believed
The recent High Court decision of Chee v Stareast (CIV 2010-404-7804 2 June2011) has important ramifications for claimants and respondents in the leaky home circus. It should also be reverberating amongst experts whose methods of investigation have not changed in … Continue reading
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Hitex Diamond Cladding is ‘Approved System’ – Auckland Council
The Hitex Diamond Cladding System is on the “approved register” of Alternative Solutions for use as “face-fixed” on buildings up to E2/AS1 risk matrix of 20. http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/SiteCollectionDocuments/WallCladdingsRegister.pdf Share on Facebook
Share on FacebookNo-one is immune from buying leaky homes
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
Share on FacebookFascias-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 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
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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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
Share on FacebookOlder 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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