Efflorescence

What is it?

Bricks and concrete are made of materials from the earth which contains salts and minerals. Efflorescence typically occurs during the initial cure of a cement or brickwork product. It is common on masonry construction, particularly brick, when water moving through a structure brings salts which are already in the brick to the surface. As the water evaporates, it leaves the salt behind, which forms a white, fluffy deposit, that can normally be brushed off.

What can efflorescence indicate?

The presence of efflorescence can indicate a water leak or damp issues.

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Time limits on complaints for Building Work.

There are essentailly two reasons why you would have a building complaint. They are:

You have been adversely affected by building work (this can be a builder you hired or even one that your neighbours have engaged).
You have a contract dispute.

As set out in the Building Services (complaint Resolution and Administration Act 2011

Building Services Complaint:

A building service complaint must be made within 6 years after the completion of the regulated building service to which the complaint relates. This means 6 years from Pratccial Completion. It is interesting to note that a Building Services complaint may be made by sebsequent owners for a period of 6 years after PCI.

An example of a Building Services complaint is if the neighbours engaged a builder to construct a new home and the stormwater drainage is affecting your property.

Another example is if you hired a builder to install some new windows and they have begun to crack within 6 years.

If the builder attends to fix something, you get another 6 years waranty

A Breach of Contract:

You have 3 years to lodge a claim for a contract dispute.

An example may be that you requested a specific brand of tile and it was not installed or the builder did not finish the home building work on time.