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30 Nov

Roof Framing Inspections: Things To Consider When Buying A Home

December 10, 2020
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
roof framing, trusses
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Roof framing plans and inspections are essential when building or buying a new home. While general roof inspections can identify insect or minor water damage, roof framing inspections detect structural issues. But what is...

25 Nov

Building Inspections, Roof Exterior

Is Damaged Roof Flashing a Deal Breaker On Your New Home?

December 10, 2020
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
roof flashing
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Roof flashing is the most effective way to prevent water leaks into your property. It is essential as it keeps your home weather resistant and waterproof. When rain or hail falls on the roof, any...

24 Nov

Purchasing a House

How to Move House Stress Free

Moving to a new house has to be up there with job interviews and weddings as one of life's most stressful experiences. For all three, a bit of forethought goes a long way towards...

21 Nov

Ask the Inspector, House Interior, Roof Interior

What Causes Water Damage To Your Roof Cavity And Ceiling?

December 10, 2020
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
ceiling damage, roof cavity, water damage
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No one likes to see a stained wet patch on their white ceiling, but this is a sign of water damage in your roof. Water damage to your roof cavity and ceiling can be caused...

14 Nov

Ask the Inspector, Building Inspection Tips, Building Inspections, Roof Exterior

Are Blocked Gutters and Downpipes a Serious Property Defect?

December 10, 2020
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
downpipes, gutters
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Blocked gutters and downpipes can be a serious property defect if they have caused water damage to the eaves and structural integrity of the home. Often the problem is magnified during a storm or...

07 Nov

Ask the Inspector, Building Inspection Tips, Building Inspections, House Interior Wet Areas

How Do You Know a Bathroom Meets Australian Waterproofing Standards?

Open Home Check: Signs the Bathroom Waterproofing Doesn’t Meet Australian Standards A common recurring building defect reported by property owners in newly acquired or renovated homes is the waterproofing. Bathroom areas with insufficient waterproofing are...

31 Oct

Brisbane Building and Pest Inspections, Pest Inspections

Wood Borers 101: What You Need to Know When Purchasing Property

Moving house is stressful, and the last thing you would want is to move into your dream home only to find it was riddled with pests like termites and wood borers. That’s why it’s...

25 Oct

Ask the Inspector, Building Inspections, House Interior Wet Areas

Open Home Checklist: Waterproofing in the Laundry

Waterproofing laundry rooms can be a step sometimes skipped in new builds and home renovations when an owner is trying to save costs. But waterproofing is a crucial installation for all wet areas of the...

21 Oct

Building & Renovating, Purchasing a House

Buying Near Brisbane Bushland? Why You Need A Fire Wall

December 10, 2020
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
bushfire protection, fire wall, new home construction
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In the wake of the recent bushfires destroying Brisbane’s natural environment, fire protection and fire walls are more important than ever when building near bushland. But what exactly is a fire wall, why are...

14 Oct

Brisbane Building and Pest Inspections, Building Inspections, House Interior

Is That “Bonus Room” Standard Ceiling Height?

Buying a House with Built-In "Downstairs"? Is That "Bonus Room" Standard Ceiling Height? If you have done any amount of house hunting in Queensland, you will be familiar with the sometimes substantially sized “built-in” ground...

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