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Plaster failure usually begins below the painted surface
Debonding, cracking and staining call for diagnosis before repainting.
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Practical residential building, renovation and architecture.
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Roof trusses should not be altered for services
A pipe or duct route can tempt a trade to cut the member that carries the roof.
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Fire stopping must be inspected before ceilings and shafts close
Every cable, pipe and duct crossing can weaken a fire compartment unless the tested system is installed, labelled and recorded be…
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Movement joints need continuity through finishes and façades
A structural joint cannot work when tiles, plaster or sealant bridge it incorrectly.
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Wall cracks should be recorded before they are repaired
Filling a crack may hide whether it is stable, seasonal or still moving.
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Reading masonry cracks before choosing a repair
Crack shape, width and movement can reveal whether the cause is structural, thermal or moisture-related.
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A floor slab needs continuous damp protection
A membrane works only when laps, edges and pipe penetrations remain intact through the pour.
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Roof leaks often start at the flashing, not the roof sheet
Junctions, penetrations and drainage details deserve the same attention as the visible roof covering.
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Foundation trenches should be checked before concrete
Concrete permanently hides the condition of a foundation trench.
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Basement waterproofing succeeds or fails at the junctions
Membranes need continuous detailing at walls, floors, penetrations and movement joints.