Causes of Wet Rot in a building and the treatment

February 3rd, 2015

Causes of Wet Rot in a building and the treatment

Dry and Wet Rot Decay occurs in unprotected household timbers, fences and out buildings that are subjected to damp. Fungal spores that are always present, multiply and develop in these conditions until eventually the timber is destroyed. Fungal attack can be serious requiring immediate attention to avoid very costly structural repairs. There are two main […]

Foundation consolidation: DIY

December 9th, 2014

Foundation consolidation: DIY

After last month’s column on various lengthy and legal aspects I would like to concentrate on some D.I.Y. (do it yourself) know how, this can be interesting and we encourage our readers to participate with their own experiences which we will publish. But before we continue I have had an email from an Electrical contractor […]

When there’s a dispute

December 9th, 2014

When there’s a dispute.

You can help to avoid a dispute by taking the time to go through your contract thoroughly, and by getting all agreements in writing. However, due to the complexity of building work, disputes can still arise. If a problem occurs, you should first try to resolve it yourself. Contact your tradesperson, explain the problem clearly […]

Inspecting When The Builder Uses Your Property

November 26th, 2014

Inspecting When The Builder Uses Your Property

When the Trades person or Builder uses you property:- When you are having work done on your home, make sure you come to some agreements about how your property is to be treated. It is a good idea to place these agreements in writing before works begins. Set down things in your contract like:- what facilities […]

Inspections and access to the site

November 26th, 2014

Inspections and access to the site

INSPECTIONS AND ACCESS TO THE SITE:- During Construction the building surveyor from the local council may check from time to time that the works is being done according to council regulations. However this does not ensure that the work being done is in accordance with the terms of the contract. To ensure that you are getting […]

Terminating a building contract

November 24th, 2014

Terminating a building contract

WHEN IT IS NOT ENTIRELY THE TRADES PERSONS OR BUILDERS FAULT:- If The delay in obtaining the licence and other official approvals is caused by you or by both of you or by something beyond the control of either of you, then there are several option. 1) The contract can remain as is or both parties […]