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Look at some costly building issues and compliance
requirements discovered through recent inspections. Be warned that if these building defects go undetected,
potentially they could be very expensive.
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This water heater has been installed on an unstable timber
base - and on a sloping surface. |
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Termites have destroyed the structural integrity of the roof
frame and urgent repairs are required. |
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Bathroom floor appears to have a defective waterproof membrane.
An expensive maintenance job with the potential
for structural damage and pest attack. |
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Technically this framing detail does not comply with the
Timber Framing Code. |
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These lightweight shingles are not structurally sound for this purpose. |
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The photographs show safety issues
in traffic areas. They highlight the potential
for serious accident.
While
not shown here, other examples of safety issues include uneven
stairs and floors, broken tiles and concrete and inadequate
swimming enclosures which can all cause serious accident. |
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You can see from the height of the bed that this second storey windowsill is a safety risk. |
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Safety glass should be used in all traffic areas. Children love to run
down staircases! |
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A visual building inspection will
help identify any breaches in Building Standards and Codes.
Get all the fact about your property
investment. Contact Informed Building Reports to make
an appointment for
your visual building inspection now.
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