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In a recent statement posted on LinkedIn, David Chandler, the NSW Building Commissioner, shed light on a critical issue plaguing the construction industry: the gap between factory-made products and compliant on-site installation. He remarked, ‘’Our experience is that there is a long way between the factory product and compliant installation on-site. Manufacturers do not take…
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For some Australians, the dream of owning their own home is becoming a nightmare as they deal with the ramifications of poor waterproofing. Fosroc ANZ speaks to industry leader and Managing Director of Waterproof Awareness, Byron Landerou, for his take on the current waterproofing crisis in Australia – what’s caused it and how it can be…
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Thousands of Victorian balconies are rotting and at risk of collapse. Thousands of balconies on Victoria’s buildings are quietly rotting, at risk of collapse and causing water damage inside homes, according to industry insiders, who warn the state faces a building crisis. Download full article here
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Australian homes are experiencing significant water damage and resulting health risks, with many homeowners often unaware of the hidden dangers. For some Australians, the dream of owning their own home is becoming a nightmare as they deal with the ramifications of poor waterproofing. By Alexander Lewis ABC News. Posted Sun 19 Nov 2023 at 5:09am Sunday 19…
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Unfortunately, water ingress is a very common problem. Due to water leaks, there are thousands of homes across Australia left with a range of issues from major extensive…
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Australian homes are experiencing significant water damage and resulting health risks, with many homeowners often unaware of the hidden dangers. For some Australians, the dream of owning their own home is becoming a nightmare as they deal with the ramifications of poor waterproofing. At Fosroc ANZ, we are heavily invested in seeing strong waterproofing outcomes…
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A total of 36 owners at an apartment block in Melbourne’s southeast have to cough up more than $2.6 million to replace the water-damaged cladding, an article from The Age reported. This is after years of leaks and water ingress that have left the St. Kilda apartment block severely damaged. The water damage was brought…
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High-rise apartment owners in Australia are faced with a myriad of building defects, with combustible cladding considered as just the “tip of the iceberg.” Many apartment owners also need to pay to fix some of the widespread problems, brought on by water penetration and incomplete safety systems. An article from Financial Review discusses the crisis…
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Crown’s harbourside casino tower in Sydney was only built in 2020, but it has already been investigated after a water leak was discovered. The $2.2 billion building became the tallest in Sydney when it opened its doors in December 2020. The tower includes a 350-room hotel, 82 luxury residences, more than a dozen bars and…
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The tragedy of the 12-storey Miami apartment collapse brought pressing questions to many in the construction industry. A range of possible causes were considered, from structural defects to environmental influences. What could have triggered the sudden collapse of the 40-year-old block? This article from the BBC has detailed some of the probable causes. The ground…
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