Blog Pages – Resources
One of the main challenges of preparing building defect reports, is avoiding ‘industry jargon’ whilst still being able to explain complex building defects. Here’s a number of blog pages and resource articles related to building inspections, defects and housing more generally.
Check Out Our Blog Posts For Further Reading About Building Defects and Inspections...
With a broad range of categories, our blog pages and articles are sure to take any home buyer’s or vendor’s interest. With topics such as: Australian Standards, the Sydney property market, Government housing policy, Timber Pests and Termites, as well as resources about Building and Timber Pest inspections, inspection process, building defects found and the technology used by our inspectors.
Please check back to our blog pages regularly to find the latest updates.
Waterproof Membrane Defects, Details for Wet Area Construction like Bathrooms
Waterproof Membrane Defects and Leaking Showers are so Commmon, It Begs The Question, Why Do Membranes Fail so Often? A new Australian Standard,...
AS 3740: 2021 – Australian Standard for Wet Area Waterproofing was Updated in 2021 by the ABCB
Building Codes like the "National Construction Code" (NCC) and "Australian Standards" like 'Wet area waterproofing' are written by the the...
Leaking Showers and Waterproof Membrane Defects are the Most Common
Leaking showers and Waterproofing Defects are the most common Defects we find in Sydney Homes. It may surprise people to learn, that the most common...
Termite Damage Commonly Found
Termites Are Something Sydney Building Owners Actually Need to Worry About... Subterrabean Termites are surprisingly common in the Sydney region. In...
Fretting Processes in Building Materials
A Sydney Building Defect Report might comment on a common building defect refered to as 'Fretting'. Fretting is a form of deterioration commonly...
The Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme
What is the Government’s 5% Deposit Scheme for First Home Buyers? The current Australian Labor government has offered a 5% deposit schemes as part...
Housing Help – Before the ‘First Home Buyer Scheme’ (July 2000)
The “First Home Buyers Grant" was introduced in July 2000 by the Howard government of the time. The housing grants were revolutionary at the time...
The Importance of Regular Timber Pest Inspection for Property Maintenance
In Australia’s warm, often humid climate, timber pest threats are more than a nuisance, they are a constant risk to the health and longevity of...
Why Pre-Purchase Building Inspection Should Be Done Before You Make an Offer
A Pre-Purchase Building Inspection provides a comprehensive evaluation of a property’s condition before you commit to buying it.
Common Building Inspection Myths Every Homeowner Should Know
Many people booking a building inspection Sydney are influenced by misinformation, outdated assumptions, and myths that often create confusion about what a building inspection actually entails.
What Problems Can Thermal Imaging Inspections Reveal?
Thermal imaging inspections offers a powerful way to uncover issues long before they become expensive repairs or safety hazards. By detecting subtle temperature differences, infrared technology reveals hidden moisture, electrical hot spots, missing insulation, and numerous other issues that traditional inspections often overlook.
Asbestos Inspection Sydney: What It Is and Why It Matters
Whenever you are handling a property in Sydney, there is an unseen hazard you would rather not wake up to is asbestos. Many older buildings, especially those constructed or refurbished before the 1990s, may conceal materials beneath what appear to be ordinary surfaces, such as cement-fibre boards, textured ceilings, or cladding.
Top 10 Common Building Defects Sydney Homebuyers Discover During a Building Inspection in Sydney
A thorough inspection gives you an “early warning system” for hidden problems, rather than discovering them after settlement when remediation can be far more costly.
Different Types of Building Inspections in Sydney and When You Need Them
In a city as fast-growing and dynamic as Sydney, where population pressures, climate stresses, and construction demands collide, the condition of a...
Signs of Lyctus Borer Damage and What You Can Do to Stop It Early
The Lyctus borer, commonly known as the powderpost beetle, is a beetle whose larvae infest and feed on the sapwood of hardwood timbers. These larvae bore tunnels through the wood as they grow, eventually perpetuating and emerging as adult beetles.
Sydney Home Buyer’s Pre-Settlement Inspection Checklist: Everything You Need to Know
Buying a home is often the biggest investment someone makes. After the excitement of signing the contract and securing financing, there remains one...
