Earth construction
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Earth construction – rain damage to walls
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Inadequate eaves protection and wind-driven rain striking walls
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Deteriorating plaster finish no longer adequately protects walls
Earth construction – drummy or cracking plaster
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Poor plaster adhesion to walls
Earth construction – damp walls
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Rising damp due to lack of damp-proof membrane at base of wall
Earth construction – insect infestation
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Earth burrowing insects
Earth construction – peeling or flaking surface finish
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UV deterioration
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Loss of adhesion due to excess moisture in substrate
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Poor initial substrate preparation
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Oil-based (alkyd) paint applied over water-based (acrylic) paint
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Surface was damp or dirty when painted previously
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Dark colours
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Paint coating at end of its serviceable life
Earth construction – bubbling or blistering surface finish
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Loss of adhesion due to excess moisture in substrate
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Poor initial substrate preparation
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Oil-based (alkyd) paint applied over water-based (latex) paint
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Surface was damp or dirty when painted previously
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Dark colours increasing surface temperatures
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Water-based paint coat exposed to moisture before paint has fully dried
Earth construction – leaking through cladding
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Insufficient eaves or veranda protection to wall
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Cracks in the finish applied to the mud
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Paint or sealant failure
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Use of parapets as part of the design – no cap or saddle flashings at junctions of parapet and balcony walls
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Junctions with other claddings and/or roof poorly detailed/constructed
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Omission of head flashings to doors/windows
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Minimal jamb flange cover of aluminium windows
