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2 07, 2021

Damage to plumbing from paving movement

2021-11-24T15:46:18+10:00July 2nd, 2021|Plumbing problems|Comments Off on Damage to plumbing from paving movement

Serious damage movement of paving can cause to plumbing. Damage to plumbing from paving movement. Although movement of paving around buildings and swimming pools is quite a common problem, it must not be understated!  QBIS Some causes of paving to move: After the footings have been constructed the soil is rarely compacted before [...]

2 07, 2021

Non-Council approved structure

2021-12-08T14:36:27+10:00July 2nd, 2021|Illegal structures|Comments Off on Non-Council approved structure

Learn about non-Council approved structures and the consequences. Non-Council approved structure. Fact: There have been too many Illegal structures have been built in Queensland, this does not make it acceptable. QBIS. Unfortunately with time restraints placed in the selling contract, this normally does not allow the time that would be required to obtain all [...]

2 07, 2021

Garage conversion to living area

2021-11-21T11:04:54+10:00July 2nd, 2021|Garage conversions to living areas, High-set vs 2 storey house, Rooms not suitable for habitation|Comments Off on Garage conversion to living area

Why a conversion of a garage to a living area is not a good idea. Learn why a garage conversion to living area can cause serious problems QBIS. Is it garage conversion possible? What problems may develop from conversion ? Reasons why high-set houses cannot be effectively converted. Will it jeopardise my insurance cover [...]

2 07, 2021

Sagging roofs in Brisbane

2021-12-08T16:06:25+10:00July 2nd, 2021|Roofs sagging|Comments Off on Sagging roofs in Brisbane

Sagging roofs in Brisbane and how to have them rectified. Sagging roofs in Brisbane. This problem could not be seen from ground level also severity of problem could not be determined from the roof interior. Learn the importance of employing a building inspector with experience and wealth of knowledge such as Peter Weddell for [...]

2 07, 2021

Drainage problems with a new house

2021-11-30T11:07:22+10:00July 2nd, 2021|Building design faults, Drainage problems, New house problems|Comments Off on Drainage problems with a new house

Drainage problems with a new house. Problems with drainage to a new house became a reality soon after the buyers shifted into this new house. After they were pre-warned, by Peter Weddell of QBIS. Drainage issues: Paved area with less than 50 mm between levels of the outside and inside with inadequate drainage. Water [...]

2 07, 2021

Does roof ventilation work?

2021-12-08T18:36:44+10:00July 2nd, 2021|Roof ventilation|Comments Off on Does roof ventilation work?

Learn about roof ventilation and which ones are less likely to leak. Does roof ventilation work? Yes, provided they are correctly fitted. QBIS. How and why does roof ventilation work? What type of roof vent should I use? How many vents are required? What would be most effective locations for roof and eave vents? [...]

2 07, 2021

Roof parts and their location

2021-11-24T15:55:54+10:00July 2nd, 2021|Building structure illustrations, Roof structure components, Useful information|Comments Off on Roof parts and their location

Learn about roof parts and their Location. Roof parts and their locations. QBIS. Older roof construction showing locations of its parts Photo of a hand cut conventional pitched roof with its components. Problems with roof structure shown in the above photo: The Barap Bolt brackets were not supported below off the internal wall, otherwise [...]

2 07, 2021

Sagging plasterboard ceilings

2021-12-09T11:29:15+10:00July 2nd, 2021|Ceilings sagging, Sagging ceilings|Comments Off on Sagging plasterboard ceilings

Learn about sagging plasterboard ceilings and potential dangers. Sagging plasterboard ceilings can be very costly to fix and disrupting to home owners. Here are some examples and recommendations on what to do regarding this potentially dangerous and serious common fault also some reasons as to what may be the cause. QBIS. Dangerous: example [...]

2 07, 2021

New apartment with illegal bedroom

2021-12-09T12:15:29+10:00July 2nd, 2021|New unit problems, Unit problems|Comments Off on New apartment with illegal bedroom

How an illegal bedroom in a new apartment can potentially affect a resale. New apartment with illegal bedroom. QBIS.  Non-compliant bedroom of a unit. Ceiling height being too low and not complying with Council building code requirements. Ceiling height of habitable areas must be at least 2.4metres. No fixed ventilation from exterior of the [...]

2 07, 2021

Roof defects covered up

2021-12-09T16:18:01+10:00July 2nd, 2021|Cover-ups!, Roof Problems|Comments Off on Roof defects covered up

Coverup of defects with roofs and how it may affect you.  Roof defects covered up. Photo above not only shows paint over rusted roof sheeting but also an improperly fitted roof sheet with its side lap facing up. Side overlaps of roof sheeting must face down into corrugations of sheeting it is covering to [...]

2 07, 2021

Causes of roof leaks

2021-12-09T14:34:12+10:00July 2nd, 2021|Roof leaking, Roof Problems|Comments Off on Causes of roof leaks

Learn about common areas roof's may leak and how to fix. Causes of roof leaks. QBIS. Valley's, where a roof pitch alters and changes direction. Water travelling down two faces of a roof often leak where they meet at a valley. This can be fixed by bedding tiles to form a trough for water [...]

2 07, 2021

New home with long term defects

2021-12-09T17:17:59+10:00July 2nd, 2021|Building design faults, New house problems|Comments Off on New home with long term defects

Long term defects with new home. New home with long term defects. QBIS.  No one expects problems to occur with a brand new house, except me, as I have seen it all before and unfortunately more often than anyone should. Here are some examples of what can go wrong that any home buyer or [...]

2 07, 2021

Significant bowing roof trusses

2021-11-27T16:45:56+10:00July 2nd, 2021|Dangerous roof structures, Roof Problems|Comments Off on Significant bowing roof trusses

Roof trusses bowing and their danger, in Forest Lake a Southern suburb of Brisbane. Significant bowing roof trusses. The buyer was made aware and got a reduction in the buying price to be compensated for this serious and potentially dangerous problem. QBIS. Sideways bowing of roof trusses: Roof trusses supporting this concrete tiled [...]

2 07, 2021

Drainage causing rusting columns

2021-11-30T11:05:20+10:00July 2nd, 2021|Drainage problems, Rusting supporting columns|Comments Off on Drainage causing rusting columns

Importance of proper drainage to avoid major problems to building supports Drainage issues causing rusting columns. QBIS. Drainage issues causing rusting columns Ponding of water causing rust around the bases of these steel columns that are supporting this house. This has affected their structural ability in supporting the house, requiring replacing of [...]

2 07, 2021

Safety switches

2021-11-30T11:04:11+10:00July 2nd, 2021|Safety switches|Comments Off on Safety switches

Safety switches Safety switches. QBIS. Is one enough to protect you and your family? Definately not! Although not compulsary in Queensland, it is highly recommended that you should have at least two. One for the light circuit. One for the power circuit. Some equipment may require their own safety switch, independant of the others. [...]

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