Improper method of correcting deterioration to concrete slab. Seepage through slab above a unit garage causing damage to concrete. QBIS. Inspection of a unit complex common area identified this serious problem of seepage causing concrete to deteriorate. The underground garages have a concrete slab above them with grass and soil over the top. [...]
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 [...]
Seepage causing damage to concrete. Damage to concrete from seepage, how to rectify. QBIS. Seepage through paving is causing deterioration of concrete of the sub-floor area below. Although not significant at this stage it will continue and can become costly to rectify the longer it is left without being repaired. It is much better to [...]
Common fault with flooding of apartment garages. What you need to know about flooding of an apartment garage also steps you need to take. QBIS. Inadequate drainage to garages of apartment complex. The sub-floor level garages of this unit building were below the ground levels on all four sides also below the flood [...]
Balcony exposure allowing seepage. Exposed balcony allowing seepage to interior of a house. Seepage has occurred through this exposed balcony to a living area below, causing damage and sagging to the ceiling lining. QBIS. Rectification required: Remove the floor tiles and sheeting from the balcony also any damaged timber and/or linings. Fit new sheeting suitable [...]
Apartment with rising damp and seepage issue. Rising-damp and seepage to an apartment. Seepage & rising damp has occurred through retaining walls located on two boundaries of this apartment property. QBIS. The walls where retaining soil were not appropriately drained and waterproofed, during their construction. Access to rectify the problem could not be achieved [...]
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 [...]
