Building Inspections Parkwood
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Corrosion, such as rust will effect most steel products that are exposed to the elements, in paricualar untreated steel. Over time the extent of corrossion can cause members or fixings to become structually unsound.
It is suggsted fixing including the base of steel posts be checked frequently.
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Cords to operate blinds nad window treatments can be a hazard for inexperienced persons such as children. Current regulaitons require tie off brackets to be fitted to the wall to enable cords to be out of reach, however prior to this many homes did not.
Refrigerant pipes for air-conditioning required insulation of the pipes and unless the insulation is protected from the sun the material will break down overtime and fall away, as such reducing efficiency.
Cracking to wire reinforced glass is common due to the thermal differences between the internal of the home and the external, particularly in colder months of the year, which then allows water to commence corrosion of the steel wire reinforcement.
Wet areas within homes such a toilets, bathrooms and laundry's have dry floor wastes (small grate within the floor). These waste pipes are not connected to the homes sewer system and instead are for water that may come from an overflowing trough, bath or basin to discharge most of the water to the outside of the home, however the external of the pipe such be free to allow the water to flow (often these are housed in a vertical shaft). This photo shows a built-up of debris within the shaft which will otherwise prevent water flow. It is suggested the outlet location be known and frequently checked. 
A number of homes draw irrigation water from a bore, these boars are often located within a dry well formed by a concrete liner or series of liners. The depth of the liners vary, some are fairly shallow and others can be several meters deep.
Overtime corrosion will set in to most metal surfaces unless the metal is protected from the elements.
An inspection in Parmelia revealed termite damage expected to be the result of the attraction to moisture from a leaking shower.
Unlike this air-conditioner condenser, all AC units should be firmly fixed at the base so that the unit is not able to be tilted or moved, this will avoid unwanted damage to refrigerant pipes and electrical connections.
Unbeknown to the homeowner or real estate agent the upper blacony perimeter support beams and structural post to this home were serverely affected by timber decay to the extent that the balcony is structually unsound and not suitable for persons to access the balacony until the beams are replaced. Balcony collapse can lead to injury or worse - ensure your balcony is checked by a professional frequently.
Rain water and water from swimming pools should not discharge into Water Corporations sewer as we found on this home in Willetton.
Gas regulations require a minumum clear distance from the top of the gas burner (not the bench top) ot the underside of a rangehood.