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Timber and wood-based

MYH p 28 borer

Timber (168)

surface check of plywood

Plywood (24)

hsc det particleboard

Particleboard (10)

HCS timber door damage

Timber veneer (6)

MDF

Medium-density fibreboard (MDF) (5)

287 myh joints opening up

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Timber and wood-based Issues

  • Timber double hung windows – won't stay open

    Listed under: Interior, Timber and wood-based, Timber, Windows

    myh parts double hung window
  • Subfloor – timber decay

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

    myh 25 dampness
  • Timber overlay flooring – joints opening up

    Listed under: Interior, Timber and wood-based, Timber, Floors, Floor coverings

  • Rotten timber piles

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

    myh 25 dampness
  • Timber weatherboards – joints opening

    Listed under: Cladding, Exterior, Walls, Moisture, Wall cladding

    joints opening in weatherboards bungalow 34
  • Timber boarding – joints have opened up between boards

    Listed under: Walls, Interior, Timber and wood-based, Timber


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