How to eliminate condensation on windows This is one of the most common questions we get asked… and the answer is actually straight forward. Let me start by saying that I’m in NZ houses almost every day of the week testing for moisture, or inspecting houses for ‘leaks’ under windows. Well, in many cases they are [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )“Can you moisture test a home on dry summer days? “… a common question clients ask in summer time. Yes you can, but there’s a couple of things to consider. Before I explain further, here’s a photo of a major leak below a window that we detected on a hot dry Auckland day with thermal imaging [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )So you’ve made sure every crack and pentration on the external cladding is sealed, so the house won’t leak… right? Not so. Sure, the external cladding may now be all sealed up and water tight as a navy submarine, but is there a possibility that moisture can still get into the timber frame of the house? [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Are you looking for a moisture testing company to test the timber framework in your house… or the house you’re about to buy? It’s true… there are several companies to choose from in NZ who do moisture testing, but like any other type of business, are they using the equipment correctly? What exactly are they looking [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )We have a serious moisture problem in this country when untreated timber comes into the picture! The moisture content within timber has a very important bearing on the uses for that type of wood. Having a good understanding of how moisture and leaks effect timber types is therefore critical to determine utilization. Moisture meters are [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Have you noticed signs of timber rot in the corners of your window sills? One on the ‘red flags’ that will normally catch my eye when doing a thermal home moisture inspection, is when the window sill has a soft spot up against the window joinery OR if ants are crawling out of the sill [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Here’s another solid indicator about the risks involved with buying a home built in NZ There have been a growing number of phone enquiries to us saying “the bank would like a leak and moisture test on the home before they lend us the money”. So why would this be? As you are most likely aware, the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )During a recent infrared moisture inspection test, we had an interesting question arise from a home owner…. The question was … “If our home was built before the leaky home era, does that mean the timber behind our walls won’t rot?” The answer is “No”. Any timber that is wet for an extended period of [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Are you considering getting an infrared moisture inspection on your home? Worried about the test results becoming public knowledge? One of the main questions home owners have prior to getting their home tested for moisture levels, is “Will the results will be forwarded to any third party?”. Put your fears to rest if this is you, because that doesn’t happen [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Can’t decide whether you should get a pre purchase moisture inspection before buying? Some building inspectors could miss the hidden moisture issues within a building envelope if they don’t use an infra red camera! One of my clients was just days from going unconditional on a home recently in West Harbour, and at the last moment decided to get a non-invasive moisture inspection on [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Moisture inspections in NZ are certainly saving families from financial & health risks when buying a home! Have you had your home tested for moisture levels lately? We specialise in moisture inspections using an infrared camera (to detect signs of hidden moisture behind walls), and a non-invasive moisture testing machine. Please note that we do not need to damage walls or any part of your [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Are you considering buying a home with monolithic cladding? Do you own a home with monolithic cladding? Being in the business of testing homes and building for signs of moisture, I really can not stress enough the importance of getting a moisture test (in addition to a building inspection) before going unconditional on a property deal. One [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )How do you test or measure the moisture content in your wall or ceiling? Can you do it yourself? The answer here is both ‘yes’ and ‘no’. Yes – If you are willing to invest the amount of money needed for the correct moisture testing equipment and the training needed to interpret what the readings actually mean. In addition, you need to have an [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )After doing a pre purchase moisture detection test on a home in Auckland today, it really drove home the point that letting moisture go undetected behind your wall can cost you big $$$ long term! In the case of this particular home, the cladding finish had perished around the windows, and water had been finding it’s way into the walls [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )One of the biggest mistakes a home buyer in NZ can make is not getting a moisture test! Finding a moisture inspection company/consultant to carry out an internal moisture test on your current home, or the home you are looking to purchase should be a BIG priority here in NZ. Usually a pre purchase moisture test will [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Water – It’s flowing all through our home as we speak, and we usually don’t even think twice about it… … until a leak suddenly appears, or we can smell dampness in the home. What if you returned from the office or vacation, only to find your lounge room half full or water? This water will [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Does Your Home or Office Suffer From the Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)? A breathe of fresh air, or a breathe of mould spores? Everyday, we all naturally breath thousands of times without even giving it a second thought. Fortunately NZ outdoor air quality is generally of high quality, which is good news for those working outside. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Below you will find a link to a checklist that will help you to avoid buying a ‘lemon’… yes, some walls are full of water and you can’t see it with the naked eye. If you’re a first home buyer, don’t fall into the ‘emotional’ trap of buying the first good looking, well priced, recently [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )If you’re looking for a simple way to fix moisture or leak damage around the home, there is many ways to fix a leak… but the big question is this… how far has the moisture damage behind the wall or ceiling travelled? Take a look at this photo for a moment, then test your leak [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Moisture and leak detection in your home – Don’t let the early signs slide, otherwise your home equity can vanish real quick through ‘unforeseen’ structural problems behind your walls. Just like humans can get cancer, so can your home and it’s normally undetected moisture that’s the problem! Moisture in your home can be good, and [...]
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