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Rusty nail fixings on exterior walls
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Heads of fixings are not protected by putty where punched and stopped
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Incorrect fixing type used for environmental conditions, cladding type or finish
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Rust was not cleaned off fixings before re-stopping/repainting
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Inadequate paint finish to provide protection
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Acidic leachate from cedar or H4-treated timber (containing copper-based preservatives)
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Corrosion protection of fixings (such as zinc) was damaged during installation
Nails protruding on exterior walls
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Timber shrinkage or movement
Rust spotting on texture-coated fibre-cement cladding
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Corrosion of fasteners where incorrect fasteners were used or the galvanised coating has been damaged during fixing
Asbestos-cement cladding – loose or missing fixings
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Movement of cladding sheets
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Deterioration of fixings
Rust spotting on asbestos-cement cladding
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Corrosion of fasteners where incorrect fastener used or galvanised coating has been damaged during fixing
Timber slat decks – water leaking into house
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Water is tracking along the bolts used to fix the deck to the wall cladding/framing
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The decking/framing is hard against wall cladding
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The decking is blocking drainage from a drained and vented cavity
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Deck framing or decking is blocking drainage slots in brick veneer
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Where deck joists are cantilevered out from the wall water is tracking along the joists into the building
Timber slat decks – rusty connectors/fixings/support brackets
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Exposure to air-borne salt, dust or dirt; trapped moisture and dirt
Deck balusters/posts, balustrades and barriers – insecure when pressure is applied
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Rotten timber
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Fixings have pulled out or corroded
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The barrier structure is inadequate (undersized framing or framing support too far apart)
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Deck baluster/balustrade/post fixings are loose
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The baluster/balustrade/post fixings to the deck are inadequate
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Deck barrier does not meet with current Building Code requirements
Corroded balustrade fixings/support brackets
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Exposure to air-borne salt, dust or dirt
Veranda beams and posts – rusting of brackets/bolts
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Insufficient corrosion protection for the environment
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Lack of cleaning and/or coating maintenance on painted non-galvanised brackets
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Erosion of galvanising
Doors sticking or jamming
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The lock is catching or sticking
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The door is misaligned
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Hinges are corroded
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The building has settled
Sliding door sticks or is difficult to slide
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Rollers (wheels) are worn or damaged
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The roller track is damaged
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Rollers need cleaning and/or lubricating
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There is an obstruction on the track
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The wheels need adjustment
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The lintel above is sagging
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The building has settled
