Roof leaking points, Brisbane. Roof leaking points around Brisbane.Sealant to sides of this roof vent indicates leaking has occurred around it. QBIS. Rectification: Fit a wider flashing around the vent to ensure water tightness. Roof vent: Problem: The vanes allow direct water entry to interior of the roof. Rectification: Remove and replace with a [...]
Rising damp & seepage to an new apartment. Rising damp & seepage in a apartment. QBIS. Problem: High moisture meter readings to a lower living area of this new apartment built into an embankment. The moisture meter were much greater than what would be considered normal. Even though new slabs can show higher readings [...]
Facts on thermal imaging cameras and their misleading Thermal imaging camera facts. Don't be conned! QBIS. Thermal imaging devices are handy as a tool to verify what the inspector must already know but must not be relied upon as the only means to determine a problem. Thermal Imaging devices have been designed to pick up temperature variations [...]
Queenslander house components and their locations. Illustration of a Queenslander house and its components. To help you gain a better understanding of how they were constructed. QBIS. This method of house construction was unique to Queensland and parts of New South Wales, built in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Although simple in its form [...]
Damage from rusted roof, and associated problems it has caused from many years of leaking. Damage from rusted roof. QBIS. Why access and use of photos are so important. To show a buyer the extent and severity of the problem that could not be achieved without gaining access to the roof exterior. Photos bring the [...]
Concrete slab deterioration. Deterioration to a concrete slab. QBIS. Rising damp to concrete slab edge of a new house causing deterioration. With closer observation you will see pitting of the concrete edge. Problems with rising damp and deterioration: If rising damp occurs to other slab edges where they are supporting timber walls. This can [...]
Leaking from roof above a new apartment. Roof leak above a new apartment. QBIS. Problem with leaking: Copious amount of sealant have been applied between the roof flashing's and sheeting indicates leaking has occurred from this roof, most likely on a number of occasions. Recommended rectification: The flashing's were removed and replaced with wider [...]
