Issues Index
An A-Z of common building defects you may have in your structure
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
C
CONCRETE CANCER
Explanation:
This issue occurs within the concrete and is caused by the steel reinforcing inside the concrete rusting. When this occurs, the concrete around the steel becomes displaced, allowing water to seep into the steel causing rust and other serious problems.
Signs of Concrete Cancer:
Some of the Projects where we’ve dealt with this: (Show photos)
This issue occurs within the concrete and is caused by the steel reinforcing inside the concrete rusting. When this occurs, the concrete around the steel becomes displaced, allowing water to seep into the steel causing rust and other serious problems.
Signs of Concrete Cancer:
- Cracking concrete (spalling)
- Bubbling of concrete render
- Rust Stains
Some of the Projects where we’ve dealt with this: (Show photos)
- Church St, Hunters Hill
- Railway Crescent , Jannali
- Ozone St, Cronulla
- Cook St, Randwick
CRACKING
Explanation:
This is one of the most common issues identified in buildings and is due to temperature changes, structural design, poor maintenance, natural forces or potentially poor workmanship. The signs for this issue are obvious and easy to identify. However, our services are required and highly recommended to determine the cause of the issue and its severity.
Some of the projects where we’ve dealt with this:
This is one of the most common issues identified in buildings and is due to temperature changes, structural design, poor maintenance, natural forces or potentially poor workmanship. The signs for this issue are obvious and easy to identify. However, our services are required and highly recommended to determine the cause of the issue and its severity.
Some of the projects where we’ve dealt with this:
- Ozone St, Cronulla
- St Sophia Greek Orthodox Church
- Norfolk St, Liverpool
- The Crescent, Berala
- Chapel Road, Bankstown
- Pinehill Avenue, Double Bay
- Dudley Street, Punchbowl
- Carrington St, Strathfield
- The Avenue, Ashfield
- Dellview St, Bondi
D
DELAMINATION
Explanation:
The separation of one coat of paint from another, in this case the clear or primer coat from the colour coat.
Signs of Delamination:
Some of the projects where we’ve dealt with this
The separation of one coat of paint from another, in this case the clear or primer coat from the colour coat.
Signs of Delamination:
- Bubbling
- Separation from the host material
Some of the projects where we’ve dealt with this
- Styles St, Leichardt
- Pringle Place, Bellevue Hill
- Beach St, Clovelly
- MacDonald Street, Lakemba
DRY ROT
Explanation:
Dry Rot fungal timber decay which occurs in poorly ventilated conditions in buildings, resulting in cracking and powdering of the wood.
Signs of Dry Rot:
Some of the projects where we’ve dealt with this:
Dry Rot fungal timber decay which occurs in poorly ventilated conditions in buildings, resulting in cracking and powdering of the wood.
Signs of Dry Rot:
- Damp, Musty or Fungal Smell
- Wood shrinks, darkens and cracks
- White, fluffy, cottonwool like growth develops on affected area
- Rust red coloured spore dust
Some of the projects where we’ve dealt with this:
E
EFFLORESCENCE
Efflorescence:
Efflorescence is usually white and occurs in any material containing portland cement . The issue is caused when soluble salts and other water dispersible materials come to the surface of concrete and mortars.
Signs of Efflorescence:
Some of the projects where we’ve dealt with this:
Efflorescence is usually white and occurs in any material containing portland cement . The issue is caused when soluble salts and other water dispersible materials come to the surface of concrete and mortars.
Signs of Efflorescence:
- A Powdery/Salt like substance stain on areas of masonry or concrete.
Some of the projects where we’ve dealt with this:
- Abercrombie Street, Chippendale
- McIntyre Street, Gordon
- Hughes Street, Cabramatta
L
LINTEL CORROSION
Explanation:
When the horizontal support of timber, stone, concrete, or steel across the top of a door or window known as a 'lintel', fails.
Signs of Lintel Corrosion:
Some of the projects where we've dealt with this:
When the horizontal support of timber, stone, concrete, or steel across the top of a door or window known as a 'lintel', fails.
Signs of Lintel Corrosion:
- Cracking of brickwork at the edge of the lintel
- Bulging of brickwork
- Orange coloured scale on lintels
Some of the projects where we've dealt with this:
- Beach Street, Clovelly
R
Explanation:
This is a common problem in older brick or stone dwellings where there hasn’t been suitable damp proofing to stop moisture creeping up the walls.
Signs of Rising Damp:
Some of the projects where we’ve dealt with this:
This is a common problem in older brick or stone dwellings where there hasn’t been suitable damp proofing to stop moisture creeping up the walls.
Signs of Rising Damp:
- Stains
- Paint Peeling
- Damp Smells
Some of the projects where we’ve dealt with this:
- South Parade, Campsie
- High Street, Penrith
- Eastern Road, Turramurra
- Gross Vale Drive, North Richmond
- The Orange Courthouse, Orange
- Briggs St, Camperdown
- Willoughby Road, Willoughby
- Pringle Place, Bellevue Hill
- Hastings Street, Noosa Heads
W
Explanation:
Where water has noticeably entered the structure due to lack or failure of an existing waterproofing system. If left unresolved this issue can damage a buildings structural integrity. Installation of membranes, flashing or damp proof courses can prevent this.
Signs of a Waterproofing Issue:
Some of the Projects where we’ve dealt with this:
Where water has noticeably entered the structure due to lack or failure of an existing waterproofing system. If left unresolved this issue can damage a buildings structural integrity. Installation of membranes, flashing or damp proof courses can prevent this.
Signs of a Waterproofing Issue:
- Water stains and seepage
- Cracks in floors and tiles
- Dry rot
- Mould or Mildew
- Corrosion staining
- Distorted Panelling
- Stained Cracking on walls, ceilings and floors
Some of the Projects where we’ve dealt with this:
- Anderson St, Neutral Bay
- Education Building, Sydney
- Canon Building, North Ryde
- Waratah St, Monavale
- Styles St, Leichardt (good photos)
- Carina St, Oyster Bay
