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Durability

corroded bolts veranda

Corrosion (104)

red rust

Rust (64)

141 rot corner sash

Rot (39)

earthquake borer beetle

Borer (8)

Durability Issues

Rot at base of stained or clear-finished timber weatherboard walls

Listed under: Cladding, Exterior, Walls, Wall cladding, Moisture
Stone veneer – cracks in the lintel

Listed under: Cladding, Exterior, Walls, Wall cladding, Metal
Swimming pool pipes, fittings, connectors corroded

Listed under: Durability, Fixings and hardware, Corrosion, Plumbing, Fixtures and fittings

Verandas – rusting on underside of exposed roofing

Listed under: Exterior, Metal, Durability, Corrosion, Rust
Timber slat decks – rusty connectors/fixings/support brackets

Listed under: Exterior, Timber and wood-based, Timber, Metal, Durability
Timber floorboards, particleboard or plywood springy

Listed under: Moisture, Interior, Timber and wood-based, Timber, Durability

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