Author Archives: SUGPC

Owners sneak inside the 10 year cut off by one day

Posted on October 12, 2011 by SUGPC

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

Posted on September 30, 2011 by SUGPC

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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Important information to know before starting

Posted on September 29, 2011 by SUGPC

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

Posted on September 22, 2011 by SUGPC

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

Posted on September 22, 2011 by SUGPC

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

Posted on September 22, 2011 by SUGPC

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. Find out more about the Hitex Diamond Cladding System

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No-one is immune from buying leaky homes

Posted on September 17, 2011 by SUGPC

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 SUGPC

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

Posted on September 17, 2011 by SUGPC

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 SUGPC

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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