Weathertightness describes the resistance of a building to the conditions, and safeguards homes against dampness and damage caused by moisture. Most leaky buildings in the region were built in the 1990s and early 2000s, using methods that do not comply with the New Zealand Building Code. For homeowners, it’s scary news to find out their house is leaky, but Hawes is here to help.
What does remediation involve?
Fixing leaky homes is a specialised area, as substandard repair jobs can lead to more costly repairs further down the track. In recent years, Hawes Building Solutions has been involved in numerous remediation projects in the Bay of Plenty, including some rather challenging jobs.
Remediation can require a full reroofing and recladding, where all the existing wall cladding is removed to expose and asses the framing. Damaged framing can be replaced, and what remains can be treated. Partial recladding could be an option if the damage can be isolated to a single area or cladding type. In some cases, all it takes is localised repairs.
Opportunity to add value
Your Project Manager will keep you fully informed throughout the process and communicate clearly and in timely fashion with you about what needs to be done to fix your home. When starting a weather tightness remediation project, homeowners could also think about other alterations that can be done at the same time, to increase the property’s value and improve its sustainability. Contact us any time if you have questions or if you would like to book a consultation with one of our remediation specialists.
This project commenced in January 2011 and was completed in September 2011. This was another “Leaky Building” project under the supervision and management of Independent Project Management Services.
Hawes Building Solutions Ltd were employed on a full contract basis to completely re-clad and renovate this 22 Room, 3 storey … Read More
A challenging project that took 17 months to complete and our foreman rated it as one of the most technically complex projects he’s ever been involved in.
Designers Creative Space were required to replicate the design of the existing house. This was a challenge given the many high risk design features on the original house. The damage on the existing … Read More
This job was located on the beachfront of Oceanbeach Road, Mt Maunganui. This was a three level building with three different apartment owners occupying a level each.
Hawes Building Solutions was contracted through Prendos Property Consultants to undertake the building repairs on full contract with an agreed fixed lump sum. The building was fully scaffolded and encapsulated with shrinkwrap to allow good continuity … Read More
Working with IPMS as project manager, this home was severely damaged from water ingress. A full rebuild from the slab up was considered the most cost effective remediation of the previous monolithic clad house, salvaging some of the original fixtures which were still in good condition (interior louvres etc). The new home features cedar weatherboard, stone cladding features, double glazing, high spec kitchens and bathrooms, hardwood flooring and vitex decking which incorporates a spa pool.
Hawes Building Solutions were commissioned to undertake additional landscaping, pool fencing … Read More
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