Misleading advertising of unit with a bedroom being non-compliant. This non-compliant bedroom in a unit would likely have had an affect on the future resale, if it was not picked up in a building inspection report carried out by QBIS. Ceiling height of this room was under the building code requirements for use [...]
These examples should be a warning to buyers that accept building reports from sellers and/or agents. Learn how a costly home sellers report missed and understated faults in a building inspection report to help achieve a sale for the agent. QBIS. Columns rusting significantly. Columns supporting a three level 10 year old house [...]
Learn how a roof badly constructed can affect you. And how a badly constructed roof can be fixed. QBIS. No supporting prop to end of an under-purlin (horizontal beam fitted to midway point between the external wall and peak of the roof). This can be supported with a beam supported off the external wall [...]
Damage caused with pool equipment located near brick walls. Problem with pool equipment near brick walls can be avoided. QBIS. This is what damage leaking pool equipment can cause to brickwork. Although this is not likely to cause major structural damage, it is not good, especially when trying to sell your house. Cause [...]
Learn why ceilings sag beyond repair and how to fix them. Ceilings that are sagging beyond repair with potential danger. QBIS. Potential danger of sagging ceilings collapsing: The inhabitants of this 3 year old house were not aware of the potential dangers of the sagging ceiling linings above them. The longer this problem is [...]
Learn how Barap Bolts were used to support roof structures in difficult situations. How Barap bolts & roof support were an essential part of roof construction in the 70's. QBIS. What is a Barap bolt? A metal rod with a thread at each end. Fitted through one or two u shaped bracket located [...]
Illegal structure consequences, dangers and affects on home owners Learn the consequences of illegal structures and how they can potentially affect your resale and possibly insurance. QBIS. Inadequate securing patio roof structure could potentially allow it to collapse! This patio roof structure is secured to a metal fascia that is not designed to [...]
Movement of building affecting units in a complex How movement of unit building can affect an owner. QBIS. Some examples showing how important it is for building inspectors checking the outside of a unit complex including the unit itself. Access to exterior of a unit building access is important for building inspectors to [...]
Learn where Asbestos was used in buildings and concerns about Asbestos Asbestos in different parts of buildings their uses and concerns. QBIS. Asbestos products were a readily available and popular building product used from the late 1930's right through to the early 1990's. The greater majority of houses built within those time frames [...]
Learn how a sagging roof can be a danger to home owners. Sagging roof danger and economical means of rectification. QBIS. Considerable sagging to corner of roof (hip) due to insufficient support to part of the roof structure. Inadequate support below a roof structure. Props supporting this under-purlin (horizontal timber member, between the [...]
Learn about alternatives to using particleboard as bathroom flooring to avoid damage from leaking. Bathroom leak causing floor damage and how to avoid. QBIS. Bathroom leak causing floor damage. Why the use of particleboard as flooring below a bathroom should be outlawed. Considerable damage to particleboard floor from a leaking bathroom. Particle-board flooring [...]
Building reports from sellers that prove to be a trap Sellers building report-traps. QBIS. BE WARNED: discount the following advice at YOUR PERIL or you are likely to suffer the consequences! Just a few photos of problems omitted in a "free" vendors report, supplied by the agent! A patio roof structure built without Council approval. [...]
Poor design causing defects to a home. Defects to home from poor design. QBIS. Poor design causing issues with this dwelling: The exposed bearers have no protection from the weather. Securings to steel supporting columns with inadequate roof screws, where coach bolts were required. Implications: There is a high degree of risk from partial [...]
Seepage through slabs to ceilings of units below. Seepage through slab above units. QBIS. Seepage problems: Seepage has occurred through the balcony slab above these units to ceilings of the unit interiors below them. Cause of the problem was lack of appropriate water-proofing of the balcony slabs before the tiles were laid over them. [...]
Danger of a non approved structure, Dangerous non approved structure. This potentially dangerous non approved structure may not be covered by your insurer for any damage caused from collapse or being blown away. QBIS. Important tips when dealing with non approved structures: Always check with your insurer for cover regarding structures that you are aware [...]
