Conspar assists with the building maintenance needs of many Perth properties that are strata managed.
Working closely with strata managers and the companies they represent, Conspar stands out from the crowd in terms of offering the most cost-effective solutions to building problems without compromising on expertise and service delivery since it began operating in 1969.
Whether it be detecting a long-standing water ingress problem to treating the resultant concrete cancer or waterproofing balconies to preventative maintenance installation of protective coatings, Conspar can assist.
If more than one area of repairs is required, Conspar can also assist from roofwork, brickwork, plumbing and window work to carpentry, tiling and painting.
Helping to protect Perth’s heritage buildings
Address cracking of brickwork on building facade.
Address cracking of brickwork on building facade.
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Carry out concrete cancer treatment of structural concrete columns and leading edges of carport.
Address concrete cancer at carport underneath balcony.
Carry out concrete cancer treatment of structural concrete columns and leading edges of carport.
Address concrete cancer at carport underneath balcony.
Address concrete cancer at carport underneath balcony.
Led by two registered builders, Conspar provides building defect reports and is able to carry out the repairs for you.
All work is carried out to Australian Standards and based on 50 years' experience in the building industry.
Led by two registered builders, Conspar provides building defect reports and is able to carry out the repairs for you.
All work is carried out to Australian Standards and based on 50 years' experience in the building industry.
Led by two registered builders, Conspar provides building defect reports and is able to carry out the repairs for you.
All work is carried out to Australian Standards and based on 50 years' experience in the building industry.
Led by two registered builders, Conspar provides building defect reports and is able to carry out the repairs for you.
All work is carried out to Australian Standards and based on 50 years' experience in the building industry.
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Structural Cracks
WHY YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT STRUCTURAL CRACKING AND HOW IT IS ADDRESSED
CRACKING AND FRACTURING DUE TO STRUCTURAL MOVEMENT
Cracking in walls / cracking in ground floor concrete slabs – If cracking observed is not a result of concrete cancer it may be a result of differential settlement in the ground foundation below these elements. We see these issues typically resulting from:
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Poor compaction at time of construction.
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‘Dirty fill’ used rather than clean, compacted sand at time of construction.
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Excessive vibrations / movement from recent nearby construction
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Landscaping in the adjacent area.
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‘Active’ water sources in the adjacent area (such as leaking plumbing / pipes, soakwells, etc.)
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Inability of elements to cope with pressures resulting from thermal expansion and contraction.
RECOMMENDATIONS
a. Minor cracks shall be repaired by chasing out with mechanical grinder, and patching with epoxy-based filler.
b. Severe cracks repaired with ‘Helifix’ wall reinforcement system. This system requires the installation of stainless steel bars embedded in the mortar joints of the wall at every 3 – 4 courses. This reinforces the wall against future cracking where substantial settlement in the foundations has stopped.
c. In order to be prevent future cracking due to on-going settlement in the area, the foundations beneath the wall may require stablisation using a variety of systems such as micro-fin grout injection prior to the Helifix being installed.