Risk if you don't

Risks if you don't

Costly Building Problems

Look at some costly building rectification and non-compliant elements, discovered through recent building inspections. BE WARNED!! If these building defects go undetected, potentially they could be very expensive.

Water heater installed on an unstable timber base - and on a sloping surface.

Poor installation of hot water system

This sub floor water heater has been installed in soil, out of level and on a termite attractive timber base.

Termite damaged rafter

Termites have destroyed the structural integrity of the roof frame and urgent repairs are required.

Leaking bathroom floor

Bathroom floor appears to have a defective waterproof membrane. An expensive maintenance job with the potential for structural damage and pest attack.

Technically this framing detail does not comply with the Timber Framing Code.

Timber framing code breach

"Spliced rafters" do not comply with Timber Framing Code. Recommend engineers certification.

These lightweight shingles are not structurally sound for this purpose.

Timber shingles used as a retaining wall in sub floor

These lightweight shingles are structurally unsound and highly conducive for termite attack.

Sub floor has low clearance. Bearing has no structural integrity on rocks. No ant caps to stop termite invasion.

Low Sub floor clearance

Subfloor clearance is low. Access is highly restrictive. The floor bearing is unstable and no ant caps to stop termite invasion.

Unstable structural support

Notch out to joist. Unstable rock pier.

No ant caps.

potential termite risk

Formwork acting as a termite highway. NEVER have sub floor timber in contact with soil!

Risks if you don't

SAFETY ISSUES

The photographs show safety issues in traffic areas. They highlight the potential for serious accidents.

While not show here, other examples of safety issues include uneven stairs and floors, broken tiles and concrete and inadequate swimming enclosures which can all cause serious accents also.