Blog – Resource Pages
One of the main challenges of preparing building defect reports, is avoiding ‘industry jargon’ whilst still being able to explain complex issues. Here’s a number of blog pages and resource articles for your interest and further reading.
Australian Standard for Pre-purchase Inspections – AS4349
The Australian Standard for Pre-Purchase Residential Building Inspections is referred to as AS4349This Standard is part of the AS4349 series of...
What are the Minimum Ceiling Heights in a Room?… National Construction Code NCC.
What are the Minimum Ceiling Heights in a Room? Check out our blog post to find out!
Wood Decay Fungi & Wood rot, its a Big Problem…
Wood Decay – It's a Big Problem... Wood decay fungi - aka wood rot Wood rot or wood decay is the most common defect found in Sydney properties and...
Timber Borers – What are they and Should I be Worried about my House?
Timber Borers commonly cause damage to old floorboards and framing timbers, but are they capable of major structural damage, in the Sydney area?...
Lyctus Wood Borers attack certain hardwoods- aka powder post beetle
Lyctus wood borers as the name implies attack on the sapwood Lyctus wood borers are a type of timber pest that only attack the sapwood of certain...
How much does it cost for a Building & Pest Inspection in Sydney?
With Us You Get The Best Building & Pest Reports for the Lowest Prices With Sydney PrePurchase Property Inspections the price for a Combined...
Why should I get a Building & Pest Inspection? Because Knowledge is Power.
Why Get a Building and Pest Inspection done? The cost of a building and pest inspection is relatively small, when compared to the value of the...
Ten Questions to Ask Yourself after reading the Reports – How to Understand the Reports…
10 Questions to Ask Yourself, After reading your Building & Pest Reports. Help with Understanding the Reports and how to process the content in...
Subterranean Termites Explained with Life Cycle Detail
Subterranean Termites are the species of Termite to look out for in the Sydney region. Economically, termites cause more damage to timber structures...
Does my House have Termites? – Is there a Risk of Termite Attack, based on the building and grounds?
In Sydney, if the Building contains major timber elements, the risk is moderate to high, depending on the relationship between the building, the...
Termites and Concrete Slab Homes
What are Weep holes? - Why do the Reports Mention this? Many home owners assume that a concrete slab and external brick walls prevent termites...
Building and Pest Report Conclusion Terminology and Definitions
What is the "Conclusion" of our Building Reports? – Its an "Overall Condition" of the Property Compared with other Buildings. The Building Report...
