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Water stain and drip on a ceiling

What Causes Ceiling Leaks? Causes, Clues and Next Steps

Roof, plumbing or condensation? Learn what causes ceiling leaks, how timing and location point to the source, and what to do after a storm.
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Salt-weathered parapet junction on coastal apartment

Coastal Moisture Damage in the Western Cape: Causes and Signs

Coastal moisture damage in the Western Cape explained: what salt, wind-driven rain and condensation do to buildings, how to spot it early and how to ...
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Perforated pipe beside a concrete foundation

What Is Perimeter Drainage? How It Protects a Foundation

Perimeter drainage explained: what the system is, where it sits, how it is installed, how to spot a failing drain and when to call a ...
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White efflorescence deposits on a rendered wall

What Is Efflorescence on Walls? Causes, Risks and Fixes

Efflorescence is the white, powdery salt deposit on brick and concrete walls. Learn what causes it, whether it is harmful, how to remove it and ...
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Shallow roof fall directing water toward drain

The Role of Slope in Roof Drainage: How Much Fall You Need

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 ...
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Roofer checking a Western Cape home roof

Why Western Cape Homes Need Annual Roof Checks

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 ...
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Damp damage around a rental bedroom window

Why Damp Reduces Rental Yield, and What It Costs You

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 ...
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Worker applying protective coating to industrial roof

Roof Coatings in Cape Industrial Maintenance: What They Do

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

What Is Water Ingress? Causes, Signs and Fixes

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 ...
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