Leaky Homes
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Metro Construction has undertaken a number of projects involving moisture
ingress into homes. It is an unfortunate fact that many homes built in
the last 15 years in the monolithic (plaster look) style have issues pertaining
to moisture entry. These leaks can occur in a wide range of ways from
roof leaks, cladding and window details, through to capillary action from
cladding being terminated below ground level.
Diagnosing leaks in buildings is often difficult without invasive testing
methods, although new IR technology looks promising. We know this from
experience as Zak owned a Moisture Testing business before joining Greg
in Metro Construction. Hence we have some specialist skills already in house.
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We are completely discreet and never discuss your home or moisture problems
with anyone else. We understand that this is often a hard time for people
both emotionally and financially, so we try our best to be supportive.
Metro has also worked with a Weathertight Resolution Expert to complete
the major re-clad of a home in St Heliers. This was a 9 month project to
re-clad the northern sea-facing elevation of the home, remove and replace all decks
as well as a large percentage of rotten framing. From this project we have
developed our own methodology that is fast and effective for dealing
with major re-clads.
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For smaller works where the leaks and damage is limited, we try our
best to diagnose issues with the least amount of invasive testing, but
often large sections are removed to determine the true nature of the problem.
Often one area of damage can actually be several or more leaks working
together. At the end of the day, we strive to find the best, most cost
effective solution to your problem.
If you are an Architect, Business, Property or Home Owner who has a leak
problem we would love to hear from you. We can be contacted here
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