Risk if you don't

Risks if you don't

Costly Building Problems

Look at some costly building issues and compliance requirements 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 water heater has been installed on an unstable timber base - and on a sloping surface.

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.

Timber framing code breach

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

Timber shingles used as a retaining wall

These lightweight shingles are not structurally sound for this purpose.

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

Low Sub floor clearance

Subfloor has low clearance. The bearing has no structural integrity on rocks. No ant caps to stop termite invasion.

Unstable structure

Notch out to joist. Unstable rock pier.

No ant caps.

potential termite risk

Formwork acting as a termite highway.

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.