LEAKYHOME... we are the specialist in rectifying leaky homes What is a leaky home? How do you know that you have a house that is leaking? What are the dangers? A leaky home is defined as a house that leaked when it rained causing the internal framework, which is mainly timber to rot causing problems to the structural integrity of the house. The problem can be worsened and accelerated if the house was not built correctly in order to provide adequate air circulation and ventilation to allow for the trapped water and moisture to dry up and evaporate. The water will seep into the framework and gradually rot it away and be an agent for moulds to grow causing respiratory and health problems. Building methods and materials that were not suitable for the New Zealand weather conditions is the primary cause of a leaky home. Problems with certain architectural designs on the exterior of the house can also be a major contributing factor to a leaky home as some designs does not allow the collected rain water to run freely down pipes or the sides of the building but instead seep through window joineries. The most common factor in identifying a leaky home, are water marks and paint peeling or bubbling on the ceiling, interior and exterior walls. Having indentified that your house is a leaky home, is extremely heart breaking news, we at Integrity Building Services want to help you protect all your hard earned money buying your first home or investment is not rotting away because of something so simple: water...it's only water some may say, but it's one of the single most destructive element to a safe and dry home. If nothing is done when a leaky home is identified, it not only devalues the house, and sometimes to the point when part of the house needs to be brought down to fix the affected area, but more importantly it poses a danger to the occupants because the structural framework could possibly collapse due to the rotting timber. What do you do? Repairing a leaky home is no small feat, it is sometimes more daunting than building a new home. There are many factors to consider from architectural and structural integrity to weather tightness of the exterior. Rectification needs to ensure water does not seep back into the foundation and frames of the house while creating a circulating and dry environment to allow moisture to escape. Strict council building inspector approvals and guidelines needs to be adhered to. Also, there are many and often hidden problems and other legalities in rectifying a leaky home. Integrity Building Services has more than 10 years experience in rectifying and repairing leaky homes. We can provide you will all the necessary advice and solutions to rectify the problem. With our NZ Registered Master Builders 7 year guarantee you can rest assured that our work will be undertaken and completed with utmost care and quality assurance standards that is second to none.