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Building movement or earthquake Impact damage (soffit sheets are often quite thin) Listed under: Exterior, earthquakes, walls, soffits remove and replace damaged sheets remove and replace damaged sheets All maintenance guides A regular maintenance checklist includes checking the condition of certain building elements every year. Sometimes the paint finish does...
http://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/issues-and-repairs/issue/soffits-cracks-in-sheet-linings/
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Paint not properly stirred Paint not compatible with previous coat Slight differences in mixing proportions when paint mixed in more than one container Listed under: Interior, Exterior, finishes, paint sand lightly and recoat with stirred paint sand off coat and repaint with a compatible paint six all tinted paint together...
http://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/issues-and-repairs/issue/colour-variation/
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Earth burrowing insects Listed under: Exterior, cladding, walls, wall cladding, earth construction treat walls with insecticide (although this may not prevent further infestation) plaster walls to prevent insects burrowing into wall All maintenance guides A regular maintenance checklist includes checking the condition of certain building elements every year. Sometimes the...
http://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/issues-and-repairs/issue/earth-construction-insect-infestation/
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The insulation was incorrectly installed; there are gaps between the insulation and subfloor framing There was no sheet lining under the insulation, and it has been damaged or blown out by wind or has been damaged by tradespeople Listed under: insulation, Subfloor, framing, poles, wind remove and replace the...
http://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/issues-and-repairs/issue/pole-foundations-subfloor-insulation-damage/
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Old trees Wind damage Listed under: Section trim growth to remove dangerous limbs - consider using a professional arborist for large branches and those close to buildings trim growth to remove dangerous limbs - consider using a professional arborist for large branches and those close to buildings There are no...
http://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/issues-and-repairs/issue/trees-with-rotted-or-damaged-branches/
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Thermal movement Listed under: gas, Services, chimneys and flues and fireplaces contact a registered gasfitter to check and/or replace flue There are no related Maintenance Guides. All maintenance guides A regular maintenance checklist includes checking the condition of certain building elements every year. Sometimes the paint finish does not look...
http://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/issues-and-repairs/issue/gas-supply-open-flue-joints/
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Building movement Earthquake Impact damage Sheets have become brittle with age Listed under: Exterior, earthquakes, Subfloor, cladding, walls replace damaged sheets - ensure subfloor ventilation is maintained replace damaged sheets - ensure subfloor ventilation is maintained replace damaged sheets - ensure subfloor ventilation is maintained replace damaged...
http://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/issues-and-repairs/issue/cracked-or-damaged-subfloor-sheet-cladding/
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The soil level has been built up, covering ventilation openings Paving covers or partly covers the ventilation openings Planting and foliage restrict air flow through ventilation openings There is an insufficient number or size of ventilation openings for the subfloor area There is a build up of paint on ventilation...
http://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/issues-and-repairs/issue/blocked-ventilation-openings-in-foundation-walls/
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High levels of moisture causing the paper-based roof underlay to shrink High roof cladding temperatures Not enough lap when installed Underlay has shrunk Listed under: Interior, Roof, cladding, roof space, moisture, roof cladding remedy the cause of the high levels of moisture (see 'Roof space dampness') if the moisture problem...
http://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/issues-and-repairs/issue/roof-underlay-gaps/
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Loss of original (new) timber colour on stained timber weatherboards Weathering, UV light exposure Listed under: Exterior, timber and wood-based, cladding, walls, wall cladding sand or apply a proprietary treatment to restore the original as-new finish; clear coat or stain the weatherboards - note that clear coating or staining...
http://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/issues-and-repairs/issue/loss-of-original-timber-colour-on-stained-timber-weatherboards/