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Common efflorescence

Common efflorescence

Common efflorescence is the visible occurrence of salts on the face of the brickwork. Soluble salts are left on the surface of the brickwork by water which has passed through

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Poor quality brickwork

Poor quality brickwork

This defect shows the poor quality of brickwork installation on a project.

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Perpend joints outside of tolerances

Perpend joints outside of tolerances

Classic build defect showing the perpend joints outside of tolerances, which is neither aesthetically pleasing nor will it ensure structural integrity of the building.

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Missing fire stopping

Missing fire stopping

A classic defect picture taken on-site where the fire stopping detail was missing. This is dangerous if left as it is currently.

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Double Door Handle Installation Oversight: A Potential Finger Trap Hazard

Double Door Handle Installation Oversight: A Potential Finger Trap Hazard

The handles of this door were installed in between our inspections. This poor handle design on a double door installation means that if anyone attempts to close one door or

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Misuse of a Roof Step-Over as a Support

Misuse of a Roof Step-Over as a Support

This defect relates to a step over installed by a main contractor on a roof.  It’s intention is to ensure safe passage of operatives and protect the M&E services installed

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Lavae infected turf

Lavae infected turf

The main contractor had turf delivered without checking the origin and the quality of the material. The turf was full of a specific lavae which infects the soil and also

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Large air blisters

Large air blisters

The pre-formed insulated walls for the buildings were made from a powder coated sheeting pinned to a frame of soft wood then filled with high density foam fill. The problem

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Don’t get stung by poor quality

Don’t get stung by poor quality

An example of an M&E defect – an external balcony light which has been professionally installed. However the services have not been sealed around, thus leaving a hole and making

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Supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities’ 10th Manchester Gala 2019

Supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities’ 10th Manchester Gala 2019

Our long-standing client Ronald McDonalds House Charities are hosting their 10th Manchester Gala on Friday 22nd of November – a wonderful opportunity to raise money for the 6,000 families which

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