Wallpaper
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Ceilings – plasterboard flush-stopped joints have ridge
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Slight over-filling of the joint which becomes obvious in glancing light conditions (light parallel to the surface such as from a wall washer light fitting)
Wall linings generally – mould/mildew growth
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Condensation forming regularly because the wall is not insulated, the house is not sufficiently heated and/or internal moisture levels are too high
Wall framing location is visible
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Condensation forming on the areas between the framing because the wall is not insulated – mould growth is the result of regular condensation
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Mould is forming on the framing locations because a thermal bridge (framing has lower thermal performance than the insulated part of the wall)
Wall linings – water staining
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Leaking roof, wall or window/wall intersection, or leaking parapet or balcony
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Leaking pipe in the wall due to corrosion or a nail puncturing the pipe
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Shower mixer/taps leaking into the wall (note that the leak may only become obvious when significant damage has occurred)
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Old-style toilet cistern overflow pipe on inadequate slope, causing water to run back along pipe and into wall framing
Plasterboard flush-stopped joints have a noticeable ridge
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Slight over-filling of the joint which becomes obvious in glancing light conditions (light parallel to the surface such as from a wall washer light fitting)
Wallpaper – uneven fading
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Uneven light levels on wall – walls that get sunlight will fade more quickly
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Pictures have been removed from the wall
Wallpaper – roll edges lifting
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Internal moisture levels undermining the adhesion bond – typical in bathrooms
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Poorly applied pasted to edges
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Paper shrinkage
Wallpaper bubbling
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Paper not fully pasted or too much paste applied
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Air bubbles not eased out during wallpapering
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Re-papering carried out over poorly fixed backing paper/old wallpaper