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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

Softboard (3)

Timber and wood-based Issues

Wall framing location is visible

Listed under: Walls, Moisture, Interior, Timber and wood-based, Finishes
Log construction – rotting or deteriorating logs

Listed under: Cladding, Exterior, Walls, Wall cladding, Moisture
Cracking/flaking of film on stained or clear-finished weatherboards

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

Piled foundations – gap between pile and bearer

Listed under: Moisture, Timber and wood-based, Timber, Concrete and cement, Framing
Door is difficult to open or close

Listed under: Exterior, Moisture, Interior, Timber and wood-based, Finishes
Verandas – timber paint/stain failure

Listed under: Exterior, Timber and wood-based, Timber, Paint, Lead-based paint

More Timber and wood-based issues

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