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1 07, 2021

Incorrect installation of bath-shower

2021-11-25T16:45:38+10:00July 1st, 2021|Bathrooms leaking, Building design faults, Leaking showers, New renovation problems|Comments Off on Incorrect installation of bath-shower

Incorrect installation of a bath and shower base and how to have them corrected. Problems incorrect installation of bath-shower can cause over short and long term. QBIS. When installing a shower tray or bath (with shower above) where they meet the walls must be fitted correctly to avoid seepage and rot occuring to the [...]

1 07, 2021

Balconies with concrete cancer

2021-11-25T17:26:34+10:00July 1st, 2021|Concrete cancer (spalling), Unit problems|Comments Off on Balconies with concrete cancer

Apartment balconies with concrete cancer. Learn about balconies with concrete cancer, causes and remedy. QBIS. This problem can become serious and costly to have rectified. Regular checks for signs of early stages of concrete Cancer are important with immediate action taken. Common causes of concrete cancer (spalling). Seepage through concrete causing rusting of [...]

1 07, 2021

Converted garages-seepage and rising damp

2021-11-25T17:29:48+10:00July 1st, 2021|Drainage problems, Garage conversions to living areas|Comments Off on Converted garages-seepage and rising damp

Seepage and rising damp in converted garages. Learn why converted garages-seepage and rising damp are not a good mix. Also the reasons why garages cannot be practically transformed into living areas without creating significant problems. QBIS. Serious problems that will occur from rising damp in a converted garage. Will cause rotting of timber. [...]

1 07, 2021

Termite damaged walls covered up

2021-11-25T17:32:47+10:00July 1st, 2021|Cover-ups!|Comments Off on Termite damaged walls covered up

See how owners use cladding to coverup termite damaged walls. Buyers can be unsuspectingly conned with covered up termite damaged walls. QBIS. Be aware that cladding was often fitted to cover rotten or termite damaged timber, both external and internal. Cladding over termite damaged walls, misleading buyers. Often buyers are misled by sellers [...]

1 07, 2021

New house construction & inspection stages

2022-03-10T12:05:57+10:00July 1st, 2021|New house construction & inspection stages|Comments Off on New house construction & inspection stages

Before building: What you need to know about new house construction & inspection stages. So you have decided to have your dream home built, well here are a few tips on new house construction & inspection stages. QBIS.  First of all, the soil must be tested: Soil must be tested by a Geotechnical [...]

1 07, 2021

Fire Danger within roof

2021-09-02T16:33:22+10:00July 1st, 2021|Fire risks in roof's|Comments Off on Fire Danger within roof

Unsuspecting potential fire hazard danger in a roof. How easily a fire Danger within a roof can occur with some suggestions on how to help avoid it from happening. QBIS. Potential fire danger in the roof area of a house. Insulation has accumulated around electrical fittings. This is a very dangerous situation and [...]

1 07, 2021

Veranda’s with unsuitable flooring

2021-09-02T17:46:15+10:00July 1st, 2021|Deck & veranda problems|Comments Off on Veranda’s with unsuitable flooring

Unsuitable flooring for use on Veranda's. Learn why veranda's with flooring that is unsuitable for outdoor use is a poor choice and the reasons why. Also recommendations on ensuring a greater life expectancy of your veranda. QBIS. Unsuitable flooring for veranda's. Flooring ends show tongue and groove flooring, used on this exposed veranda. [...]

1 07, 2021

Deck dangers around Brisbane

2021-09-03T07:11:07+10:00July 1st, 2021|Deck & veranda problems|Comments Off on Deck dangers around Brisbane

How decks can be dangerous and how to alleviate.  Learn about deck dangers around brisbane also how to avoid them with practical solutions on maintaining decks. QBIS. Why it is not advisable to construct a deck without a roof above it. Exposed timber rots very quickly (even if treated). Railings and structural supports [...]

1 07, 2021

Unlicensed inspectors mistakes

2021-11-25T17:43:20+10:00July 1st, 2021|Drainage problems, Rising Damp, Unlicensed building-pest inspectors|Comments Off on Unlicensed inspectors mistakes

Costly omissions in building inspection reports by unlicensed inspectors. Unlicensed inspectors mistakes that have cost home buyers a lot of money. The above photo showing water under the house was not mentioned in a report carried by an unlicensed inspector working for a large building inspection company. Neither were the following faults. QBIS. [...]

1 07, 2021

Rotting floor from leaking

2021-09-04T07:57:16+10:00July 1st, 2021|Bathrooms leaking, Leaking showers|Comments Off on Rotting floor from leaking

Leak from bathroom causing rotting floor.  Learn how a rotting floor from leaking can affect a home owner with long term recommendations on fixing. QBIS. Process of fixing rotting floor. Unfortunately the areas would have to be stripped completely to enable replacement of damaged flooring. Some walls may also be rotten where covered [...]

1 07, 2021

Poor gutter design causing rot

2021-08-19T11:06:22+10:00July 1st, 2021|Roof Problems|Comments Off on Poor gutter design causing rot

Learn how poor design of guttering is causing rotting of roof framing. Poor gutter design causing rot. Learn how to alleviate this serious fault. QBIS.  Roof gutters without eaves are not good building practice. Some examples of problems resulting from this poor design of roof gutter! How poor gutter design is causing rot to [...]

1 07, 2021

Subfloor seepage problems

2021-11-25T17:48:43+10:00July 1st, 2021|Seepage|Comments Off on Subfloor seepage problems

Learn how seepage to a sub-floor area will affect inhabitants of a house. Subfloor seepage causing problems below a timber floor of a large house. QBIS. This problem will not only cause rotting of sub-floor timber but may also cause health problems with the occupants. Paving and soil levels causing serious problems. These [...]

1 07, 2021

Rotting of untreated weatherboards

2021-09-08T06:46:02+10:00July 1st, 2021|New renovation problems|Comments Off on Rotting of untreated weatherboards

Weatherboards rotting from being untreated. Rotting of untreated weatherboards. Although these photos of a newly renovated house were taken in 2005,  I thought it would be important to make home buyers or owners aware of the importance of using treated timber as a more suitable exterior cladding. QBIS. Rotting of untreated softwood weatherboards. [...]

1 07, 2021

Unsafe rotting decks

2021-08-26T18:27:32+10:00July 1st, 2021|Dangerous structures, Deck & veranda problems|Comments Off on Unsafe rotting decks

Decks that are unsafe from rotting and their dangers.  Dangers of unsafe rotting decks. QBIS. Rotting of this deck and stairs has made them unsafe, creating a potential danger! This shows the importance of regular checks and maintenance that are needed to avoid hazards occuring to exposed timber decks rotting. What is a [...]

1 07, 2021

Concrete cancer defect

2021-08-27T15:56:35+10:00July 1st, 2021|Concrete cancer (spalling)|Comments Off on Concrete cancer defect

Causes and concerns of concrete cancer defect. Learn about concrete cancer defect, causes and fixing. QBIS. Spalling is the correct terminology for concrete cancer. Deterioration to concrete from seepage causing rust to reinforcing within. Concern about this serious problem is that when it starts it will continue and needs to be fixed ASAP. [...]

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