Doors
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Gap between bottom of cladding and head flashing sealed
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It was not installed correctly when constructed – the gap has been required under E2/AS1 for building work since 1992 to allow draining and drying from behind the cladding
No head flashing to window/door openings
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It was not installed when constructed – for a period during the 1970s and 1980s sealant was sometimes used rather than a metal head flashing
EIFS – leaking through cladding
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Cracks in the cladding systems
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Paint or sealant failure
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No cap or saddle flashings at junctions of parapet and balcony walls
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Junctions with other claddings and/or roof poorly detailed/constructed
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Omission of head flashings to doors/windows
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Minimal jamb flange cover of aluminium windows
Aluminium joinery – pitting
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Exposure to air-borne salt, dust or dirt
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Run-off from cement plaster/grout, CCA-treated timber, copper or lead
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Lack of sufficient cleaning
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End of serviceable life – the expected life of anodised finishes is typically around 20 years but may be less in corrosive environments
Chalking of powder-coated finish on aluminium frames
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Exposure to air-borne salt, dust or dirt
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Lack of cleaning
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End of serviceable life - the expected life of powder-coated finishes is typically 12–20 years
Aluminium and PVC windows – loose or missing glazing seals
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Weathering, UV light exposure
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Incorrect length/size of glazing seal
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Glazing seals were stretched during installation
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
Timber door finish has deteriorated
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The door finish was not suitable for an exposed location – many external doors are only suitable for use in sheltered locations
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Lack of maintenance (repainting or re-staining)
Door is difficult to lock or unlock
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The lock requires lubrication
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Dirt in the keyhole obstructs the locking mechanism
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The key is bent or worn
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The lock is not aligned to the striker plate, causing door to jam
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The door frame has distorted over time
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The building has settled
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The door has bowed due to moisture uptake
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The door is out of square
Door is difficult to open or close
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Hinges need adjustment
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Hinges need lubrication
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Hinges are corroded
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The door is binding due to moisture uptake in the door causing the timber to swell
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The door has dropped on its hinges
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There is excessive paint build-up on the door edge
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Warping or twisting due to moisture uptake in the door
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Hinge pins missing or worn
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The door frame is out of alignment due to building settlement
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The timber door has bowed due to moisture uptake
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The door is out of square
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The door latch is worn or bent
Sliding doors won't fully open
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There is an obstruction preventing them from opening
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For older units, there is wear on the rollers or track
