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13 Jun

Blog, Building Inspections, Purchasing a House, Underfloor Areas

Is Concrete Spalling in Stumps a Dealbreaker?

August 4, 2022
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
concrete cancer, deterioration of concrete, house restumping, stumps
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Concrete Spalling in stumps needn't be a dealbreaker Queensland has many homes raised on stumps. An elevated home allows for cooling breezes to pass around and under the home – essential in homes built before...

07 Jun

Architectural Style Issues, Building Inspections, Purchasing a House, Underfloor Areas

Buying a House on Stumps?  Here’s What to Consider

April 23, 2024
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
ant caps, concrete cancer, house restumping, stumps, termite damage
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Is your dream house on stumps? Here's what you need to know. So, you’ve seen that beautiful Queenslander house on stumps and are going to the open inspection. You love the thought of relaxing on...

23 Aug

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What is Concrete Cancer?

April 13, 2024
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
concrete cancer, deterioration of concrete, slab edge moisture
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You have heard the term concrete cancer, but what does it actually mean? Concrete cancer is the layman's term for moisture related deterioration of a concrete component. In building terminology it is known as...

21 Mar

Ask the Inspector, Blog, Building Inspection Tips

Concrete Cancer In Your Brisbane Home? Action Property Inspections

April 13, 2024
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
Action Property Inspections, building inspections brisbane, concrete cancer, home inspection

Concrete Cancer In Brisbane Cancer…it's a word that carries with it a bagful of negative connotations, and it’s now been hijacked by the building industry. ‘Concrete cancer’ describes a number of defects in concrete that...

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