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Slope decides how fast water leaves a roof. See how to measure it, the minimum falls for flat and pitched roofs, and how to spot ...

Salt air, south-easterly winds and winter rain wear down Western Cape roofs. Here is what an annual roof check covers, when to book it and ...

Damp cuts rental yield through repair bills, void weeks, lower rent and legal risk. See the numbers, a worked example and how to protect your ...

How roof coatings protect Cape industrial buildings: what they do, which type suits which roof, and where they fit in a planned maintenance programme.

Water ingress is rain or ground water getting into a building. Learn how to spot it, what causes it in South Africa, and how to ...

External walls soak up water through porous brick, capillary rise, failed damp-proof courses and cracks. Learn how to find the cause and fix it for ...

Substrate moisture content testing shows how wet concrete or screed is before waterproofing. Learn the methods, limits and South African site pitfalls.

Peeling paint is rarely a paint fault. Learn what moisture is behind it, how to tell rising, penetrating and condensation damp apart, and what to ...

A roof can decide whether a property is a sound investment or a money pit. See what investors check, what it costs and how to ...