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Leaking pipes are one of the most significant issues property managers need to action immediately, yet despite acting promptly, the effects of leaking pipes can last well beyond the time they were leaking. So, imagine what happens if they are ignored or not known about for a long time. In these instances leaking pipes can cause significant structural damage to the building, transforming the scope from simple plumbing repairs to major construction issues.

Cracks in the walls, a leaking underground pipe, rusting steel - these are common issues that arise in homes and buildings that if left unchecked, can lead to significant structural foundation issues. Left untreated, even minor foundation issues can lead to much bigger (and more expensive) repairs in the future.

Rectifying the issue early has been proven to save money as the issue is not as widespread as it will develop to be. This is because once a structure has a leak, or concrete cancer, more water will reach the affected (and other) area causing more rusting, displacement of concrete and cracking.

St Luke's Catholic Church, located in Buranda Queensland, called in Remedial after noticing structural issues which were affecting the bell tower of the church. Upon inspection, Remedial discovered that years of exposure to the elements had allowed water ingress, causing concrete cancer to spread and deteriorate the structural integrity of the building. It was apparent that immediate rectification works were required to strengthen the weakened structure which was being worsened by water which was leaking inside the building when it rained.

Building Trends; they come, and they go, but one trend that has stood the test of time is high quality brickwork. In fact, bricks remain one of the most interesting and beautiful building materials today. Seen in a variety of heritage buildings and even high-end residential and commercial structures, masonry showcases a timeless aesthetic appeal and has durability that's hard to beat. Because of its low maintenance and its ability to withstand even the most severe of everyday weather, brick continues to be a clear choice of property managers and building owners.

Whether your building has an isolated structural defect, or several them, addressing the issues as quickly as possible is critical.

While you can recognise that there is an issue with your property, unless you are a structural engineer or a builder, you might find it hard to articulate exactly what it is. To help we have simplified some of the more common building problems and provided examples of what you should look for.

Located in the heart of Redfern in NSW, the Redfern Telephone exchange is a prominent building in the neighbouring landscape. Surrounded by lower lying brick structures the building is/was an icon of the area. So when the brickwork started fretting the buildingg managers decided that swift action was required - not only to rectify the known and any latent issues, but to ensure that the facade of the building would remain a prominent feature for all the right reasons, for years to come.

If your building façade has concrete which is spalling, it's not just an aesthetic issue, it's a sign of a larger problem.