Second story window safety Window safety - Each year, around 50 children fall from windows or balconies Australia wide many suffer serious injuries sometimes these falls are fatal. From 1998 to 2008 the Children's Hospital saw 171 incidences of children brought to hospital as a result...
Safety to your veranda’s, decking & balconies Safety & maintenance to your decks, balconies, veranda's & mezzanine's like all parts of our homes and other buildings, require routine and regular maintenance to keep them in good repair and to identify any emerging issues. Being extra safety conscious with...
Balustrade height requirements in New South Wales Balustrade's & our outdoor / indoor entertaining around the home is a popular part of life in New South Wales & Australia. Our weather and lifestyle are ideal for enjoying the outdoors at home while relaxing and entertaining with friends...
Decay around & in your building & home In general, decay of floorboards, Joist & bearers is caused by brown rot fungi, decay of window joinery by either brown rot or white rot fungi and decay of weatherboards often by white rot but sometimes by brown...
Moisture build up near your foundations this can bring on a termite attack Termites are attracted to moisture and are more likely to zero in on a structure if the soil next to the foundation is consistently moist. Water should be diverted away from the foundation...
Renovating your bathroom Be careful when renovating your bathroom asbestos could be in your bathroom this could be a major health hazard for you, your family & your neighbors, if you don't identify asbestos before renovating your bathroom the cost of fines & the clean up bill...
Is cracking appearing in your home? Is Cracking appearing in your home? Do your doors stick, doorways shift, does your door fail to latch, are there cracks appearing in walls, windows that used to open and close easily suddenly begin to stick or won’t close completely....
What is Mould? Mould is part of a group of very common organisms called fungi that also include mushrooms and yeast. It is present virtually everywhere, both indoors and outdoors. Mould is the common word for any fungus that grows on food or damp materials. The...
Ventilation Ventilation there are many factors leading to abnormal moisture levels in the sub-floor area plumbing leaks, inadequate drainage, inadequate water proofing, vents half covered by vegetation, pavers & concrete are the main culprits. Usually water from the soil mainly in the sub-floor areas evaporates and condenses...
Is building inspector's qualified to do you inspection? Purchasing a property is often the largest investment we will make in our lives, so it is critical for potential purchasers to ensure that the property they are interested in is in a safe and sound condition prior...