Roof Types and Terminology
Gaining a foundational understanding of common roof types and components is crucial when reviewing property reports. This knowledge will enable you to
Gaining a foundational understanding of common roof types and components is crucial when reviewing property reports. This knowledge will enable you to
Building inspection costs in Australia are determined by the scope of inspection, property risk profile, construction type, and inspection depth, not by
Many builders and homeowners experience issues with plasterboard ceilings in external alfresco areas sagging and eventually failing. This is a common problem,
Delignification is predominantly seen on roof tile battens in Perth. If you are not sure what it is, or how it got
Typlex pipes, manufactured by Iplex Australia Pty Ltd were installed in thousands of homes in WA between mid 2017 and mid
Termites are found in a majority of gardens in Perth if you look for them – but do you know what you
Mould thrives in moist environments, making showers an ideal breeding ground. To prevent mould growth in showers, it’s essential to maintain proper
Damp will eventually get through the walls of your showers if they are not maintained properly. We refer to this as damp
Over time you might discover mould starting to appear in your showers. Mould only grows in the presence of moisture so this
If you have read one of our reports, chances are it mentions shower maintenance. If you want a bit more of an
The swan neck is a crucial component in gutter systems. It connects the horizontal gutter section to the vertical downpipe. In many
Water ponding in gutters can have several causes and here we look at long level runs and sagging hip ends. If you
Lots of common issues you see on homes such as eaves deteriorating and paint peeling, gutters rusting out and overflowing can all
In this video Andrew talks about the importance of air release in downpipes and how it contributes to the efficiency of your
Congratulations! You’ve just had your offer accepted on your new home. If this is your first purchase, or you haven’t made one
Navigating Early Possession Before Property Settlement, or ‘Agreement for Possession Prior to Settlement’ Timing is everything when purchasing property. Agreement for taking
Andrew Scales has joined with a few other professionals working in the Building Inspections industry to form an organisation to set standards
With the unpredictable nature of the West Australian property market, many investors are faced with the situation where their ROI is dropping
Yes, this is a serious question. The very first thing you should do with your report is READ it. Yes, read it.
Delignification is predominantly seen on roof tile battens in Perth. This can be due to the type of timber used, the age
Choosing the right Building Inspector when you’re putting an offer on a house or building your own home, can be the difference
Shower maintenance sounds like hard work but prevention really is better than cure so it is something to keep on top of.
Property Managers are often the in-between person, trying to keep a tenant happy in this competitive rental market, yet at the same
Do you know where asbestos may be in your home? Andrew from ProConsult Building Inspections offers some practical advice on asbestos, including
Thinking of putting an offer on a house? Finding a qualified Building Inspector with enough industry experience is crucial to uncovering potential
Preparing to sell your house – the first steps Before we get into the details of how to sell a house, you
What is asbestos? Asbestos is part of the naturally occurring family of silica minerals. The 3 main types of commercial asbestos used
All homes in Australia are required to be fitted with a smoke alarm to alert the occupants if there is any potential
RCDs (Residual Current Devices) are installed on your electrical switch board and act as a flow gauge. If there is a problem
The Termites found in this home were the “Coptotermes Acinaciformis” Subterranean species of which there are 2 main ones in Perth these
Gaining a foundational understanding of common roof types and components is crucial when reviewing property reports. This knowledge will enable you to better comprehend potential concerns and their implications. This...
Building inspection costs in Australia are determined by the scope of inspection, property risk profile, construction type, and inspection depth, not by a flat or arbitrary price. A properly priced...
Many builders and homeowners experience issues with plasterboard ceilings in external alfresco areas sagging and eventually failing. This is a common problem, often stemming from a combination of material choices,...
Delignification is predominantly seen on roof tile battens in Perth. If you are not sure what it is, or how it got there, please have a read here. Reporting of...
Typlex pipes, manufactured by Iplex Australia Pty Ltd were installed in thousands of homes in WA between mid 2017 and mid 2022. Following a series of plumbing leaks with...
Termites are found in a majority of gardens in Perth if you look for them – but do you know what you are looking for? Termites are often referred to...
Mould thrives in moist environments, making showers an ideal breeding ground. To prevent mould growth in showers, it’s essential to maintain proper ventilation and minimize moisture build-up. This does not...
Damp will eventually get through the walls of your showers if they are not maintained properly. We refer to this as damp penetration. This may seem innocuous at first but...
Over time you might discover mould starting to appear in your showers. Mould only grows in the presence of moisture so this may indicate the tile grout is starting to...
If you have read one of our reports, chances are it mentions shower maintenance. If you want a bit more of an explanation on why this is necessary, have a...
The swan neck is a crucial component in gutter systems. It connects the horizontal gutter section to the vertical downpipe. In many house designs this is within the eaves and...
Water ponding in gutters can have several causes and here we look at long level runs and sagging hip ends. If you have other gutter issues, such as water overflowing...
Lots of common issues you see on homes such as eaves deteriorating and paint peeling, gutters rusting out and overflowing can all be prevented with general gutter maintenance. The first...
In this video Andrew talks about the importance of air release in downpipes and how it contributes to the efficiency of your drainage system. Downpipes play a crucial role in...
Congratulations! You’ve just had your offer accepted on your new home. If this is your first purchase, or you haven’t made one in some time, you might be left wondering...
Navigating Early Possession Before Property Settlement, or ‘Agreement for Possession Prior to Settlement’ Timing is everything when purchasing property. Agreement for taking possession prior to settlement is not something you...
Andrew Scales has joined with a few other professionals working in the Building Inspections industry to form an organisation to set standards and norms in this otherwise not regulated industry....
With the unpredictable nature of the West Australian property market, many investors are faced with the situation where their ROI is dropping with increased pressure to lower rental prices. There...
Yes, this is a serious question. The very first thing you should do with your report is READ it. Yes, read it. ALL those words, ALL the pages. You do...
Delignification is predominantly seen on roof tile battens in Perth. This can be due to the type of timber used, the age of the house, and the porosity of the...
Choosing the right Building Inspector when you’re putting an offer on a house or building your own home, can be the difference between costing or saving you hundreds or even...
Shower maintenance sounds like hard work but prevention really is better than cure so it is something to keep on top of. Everyone loves a brand-new shiny shower. The problem...
Property Managers are often the in-between person, trying to keep a tenant happy in this competitive rental market, yet at the same time save money for a property owner, who...
Do you know where asbestos may be in your home? Andrew from ProConsult Building Inspections offers some practical advice on asbestos, including when it was used in house construction, where...
Thinking of putting an offer on a house? Finding a qualified Building Inspector with enough industry experience is crucial to uncovering potential issues with the building. A Building Inspector without...
Preparing to sell your house – the first steps Before we get into the details of how to sell a house, you might want to consider using a real estate...
What is asbestos? Asbestos is part of the naturally occurring family of silica minerals. The 3 main types of commercial asbestos used in Western Australia were: chrysotile (white asbestos) amosite...
All homes in Australia are required to be fitted with a smoke alarm to alert the occupants if there is any potential danger from a possible fire. We all know...
RCDs (Residual Current Devices) are installed on your electrical switch board and act as a flow gauge. If there is a problem with an electrical device or something goes wrong...
The Termites found in this home were the “Coptotermes Acinaciformis” Subterranean species of which there are 2 main ones in Perth these here are the most ferocious of eaters and...