Particleboard
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Waterproof decks – the deck is springy
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There is damage to the substrate and/or framing due to water entry through the membrane or through adjacent wall claddings
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The substrate material is not thick enough to span the rafters/joists
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The particleboard used as a substrate has deteriorated
Subfloor – deterioration of the underside of particleboard flooring
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The particleboard is too close to the ground
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The subfloor space is very damp
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There is a water leak from within the house
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There is a leak through wall cladding leak if the cladding is damaged
Pole foundations – water damage to underside of flooring
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Wind-blown rain where the underside of flooring is not adequately protected
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Leaks from a plumbing fixture or pipe
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A cladding leak, particularly where a deck is attached to building
Particleboard or veneered MDF sheets buckled
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Moisture absorption from high internal moisture levels
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Sheets have become wet from a wall, window or roof leak
Sheet membrane roofing springy or spongy to walk on
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Damage to the substrate and/or framing due to water entry through the membrane or through adjacent wall claddings
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The substrate material is not thick enough to span rafters/joists
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Particleboard has been used as a substrate and has deteriorated
Timber floorboards, particleboard or plywood springy
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Span is too great for the size of joists, bearers or flooring
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Joists are cracked or broken
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Floor has been regularly sanded which has reduced thickness
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Water damage to flooring or subfloor framing
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Rotted piles
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Borer damage
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Inadequately supported piles
Timber floorboards, particleboard or plywood squeaking
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Timber floor structure and flooring have dried and shrunk
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Inadequate nailing of particleboard sheets
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Deflection – the span is too great for flooring thickness
Timber floorboards, particleboard or plywood stained
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Water spills, leakage, overflows
Timber, particleboard, plywood, cork floors – clear finish worn
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Age and use; floor has not been maintained
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Insufficient number of coats of finish were applied initially
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Floor finish is unsuitable for level of use
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Finish has faded
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Finish at the end of its serviceable life
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Water spillage
Particleboard flooring rotten
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High subfloor moisture levels
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Cladding leak
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Leakage or overflows occurring over a long period of time
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Leaking from damaged or incorrectly installed shower tray or bath, or sealant failure around shower, bath, basin fittings
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Impervious floor finish not installed or poorly installed in wet area spaces – kitchen, bathroom, laundry
