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Issues and repairs | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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Atmospheric conditions Lack of rain washing or lack of washing by owner Listed under: Exterior, cladding, walls, wall cladding wash surfaces with water and a soft-bristled brush; use a mild detergent or a solution of 1 part household bleach to 4 parts water if necessary to remove; rinse off thoroughly...
http://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/issues-and-repairs/issue/dust-dirt-airborne-salt-build-up-on-wall-surfaces/
Issues and repairs | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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Pavers too thin for loads Inadequate base preparation Soil settlement Listed under: Section, paths and paving lift pavers; place a compacted metal (gravel) base course; replace pavers lift pavers; place a compacted metal (gravel) base course; replace pavers lift pavers; place a compacted metal (gravel) base...
http://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/issues-and-repairs/issue/paving-slabs-cracked/
Issues and repairs | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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Uneven light levels on wall - walls that get sunlight will fade more quickly Pictures have been removed from the wall Listed under: Interior, finishes, wallpaper, walls redecorate redecorate There are no related Maintenance Guides. All maintenance guides A regular maintenance checklist includes checking the condition of certain building...
http://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/issues-and-repairs/issue/wallpaper-uneven-fading/
Financial assistance package | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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Another option offered by the government is the Financial Assistance Package (FAP). The aim of the FAP is to offer eligible homeowners the certainty of a financial contribution and get leaky homes fixed more quickly. Under the FAP the homeowner shares the agreed actual cost of repairing the home with...
http://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/maintenance-guides/weathertight-guide/financial-assistance-package-fap/
Issues and repairs | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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Insufficient cleaning Walls and eaves continuously damp due to heavy planting/overhanging trees/a bank in close proximity Localised water run-off across the face of the wall Lack of rain washing Listed under: Exterior, stains, cladding, walls, eaves, wall cladding wash surfaces with water and a soft-bristled brush; use a mild detergent...
http://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/issues-and-repairs/issue/staining-of-walls-andor-eaves/
Issues and repairs | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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UV exposure Coating at end of its serviceable life Listed under: finishes, metal, steel, paint, Roof, gutters clean down and repaint clean down and repaint 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/steel-gutters-paint-or-finish-deterioration/
Issues and repairs | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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Soil/ground water pressure on pool which is greater than weight of empty pool Common Listed under: Section, swimming pools replace/re-build damaged pool generally keep pool filled, except when maintenance is required - then refill as soon as work is completed install soil drains to remove ground water There are no...
http://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/issues-and-repairs/issue/swimming-pool-distortion-when-empty-of-water/
Issues and repairs | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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Building movement/settlement Listed under: Interior, timber and wood-based, timber, Subfloor, doors, framing building could be repiled/leveled as part of a larger renovation 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...
http://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/issues-and-repairs/issue/timber-door-swings-open-or-closed/
Common maintenance needs of exterior walls | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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Exterior walls (including doors and windows) should be washed down and inspected at least once a year. Repainting of painted claddings is typically required every 7-10 years, but clear finishes may require replacement as frequently as every 4-5 years. With wall claddings, look for: dirt/salts/staining cracked/flaking/chalking of paint flaking/faded of...
http://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/maintenance-guides/exterior-wall-maintenance-guide/common-maintenance-needs/
Identifying leaks | BRANZ Maintaining My Home
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Leaks are difficult to identify and can go unnoticed until damage is severe - obtaining expert advice is recommended where a leak is suspected. Symptoms of a leak can include: staining to external finishes staining or water damage to internal wall finishes or carpets high internal moisture levels mould and...
http://www.maintainingmyhome.org.nz/maintenance-guides/weathertight-guide/weathertightness-evaluation/