A sub-floor is the foundation, the rest of the property is built on. On wood-frame floors, the subflooring provides a continuous structural surface over the floor joists. Most of the stumped and pier homes will subside overtime, creating leans to the outside walls of the home. In basements and in homes with slab-on-grade foundations, the subfloor may simply be a concrete slab. There’s a wealth of information down there. For Building and or Pest Inspectors, the subfloor is oft

Sticking doors, cracking walls and uneven floors are early warning signs of weak foundation stumps. One of the big mistakes people make is to begin their property renovation before having their subfloor checked, resulting in unexpected additional costs after works have commenced. Termite damaged to stumps and bearers are also a nightmare for homeowners. We recently did an inspection on this home in Chadwick Street in Hilton finding 8 termite damaged stumps. Call Darryn on 047

Wood Decay Fungi is often not considered a serious pest of timber, but it can become detrimental to the structural integrity of your apartment or home. However, all fungi are not capable of growing on timber.  Furthermore, those that do grow on timber may not always be destroyers of wood. Most fungi that affect wood have the ability to produce microscopic spores that are light-weight and easily displaced by air currents and wind. These spores will land on timber to germinate

Timber rot occurs when timber is allowed to become damp and remain that way for a long period. THE PROBLEM: Timber rot is common where timber meets the ground – for example, in timber stumps (as noted earlier), decking, pergolas and fencing. Timber rot will erode the structure of timbers and is encouraged by damp conditions under the house and around timber in contact with the ground. WHAT TO LOOK FOR: Timber rot is slow to move, but nonetheless damaging. Signs of timber rot

Whiteants and termites We love our Pertth homes! But so do the critters... Having a nice level home is one thing, but what's really happening underneath? It has been said that most Perth homes are under attack by termites in some form, and we spend small fortunes on nasty expensive chemical barriers to kill and deter them.  And we all know that termites love timber!  Sadly, poorly maintained timber house posts are a haven for these nasty little pests and one of the best metho

Symptoms of Failed Stumps Apart from the possibility of eventual total house collapse, there are many other more subtle signs that stumps under your house are failing. Windows and doors are hard to open Door locks are not in correct alignment Floors are not level or slope Cracks in your cornice or internal walls Vibrations in your floor when you walk Things roll across your floors Cupboards shake and rattle Furniture falls over and things fall off walls If left uncorrected, t