Unsafe decks from rot. by Peter weddell, owner/operator of Qld Home Buyers Inspection service Deck & dangers, extensive rot making this deck and its stairs unsafe! What is a deck? A timber platform for relaxing or entertaining guests on that is exposed to the weather. Generally built without a roof above. Potential dangers with exposed [...]
Queenslander style house faults. Extensive and significant faults identified in a Queenslander style house in Ipswich. Carried out by Peter Weddell, owner/operator of Qld Home Buyers Inspection Service. Inspection of a property in the Ipswich area for an interstate buyer that had not seen the property apart from photos posted on the internet. Fortunately the [...]
Deck dangers around Brisbane, by Peter Weddell, owner/operator of Qld Home Buyers Inspection Service. Examples of why it is not advisable to construct a deck without a roof above it. Decks without a roof above them for protection are not practical. No many would consider it comfortable to try and relax on a deck that [...]
The importance of veranda flashings, and simple methods on how to rectify. by Peter Weddell, owner/operator of Qld Home Buyers Inspection Service. Absence of flashings where the veranda is attached to a house. This is a common omission with many builders. No flashing present where this veranda is attached to the house. This will allow [...]
Exposed balcony allowing seepage, in Sunnybank, a Southern suburb of Brisbane Identified in a building inspection carried out by Peter Weddell owner/operator of Qld Home Buyers Inspection Service Seepage has occurred through this exposed balcony to a living area below, causing damage and sagging to the ceiling lining. Rectification required: Remove the floor tiles and sheeting [...]
Deck and veranda problems Brisbane, identified by Peter Weddell, owner/operator of Qld Home Buyers Inspection Service. Here are some examples of Queenslander style houses with veranda's built using a similar method of construction to a deck that collapsed in recent years, at Ascot, a eastern suburb of Brisbane. Rectification: The floor joists are checked into [...]
Balcony danger in Middle Park, a Western suburb of Brisbane. Identified by Peter Weddell owner/operator of Qld Home Buyers Inspection Service This balcony is potentially dangerous due to height of the perimeter railings being under the Building Code requirement of 1 metre. Deteriorating rusting securings: Rusting bolts securing beams of this balcony are causing fracturing [...]
