Leaky homes are an ongoing problem in New Zealand, and a large number of property owners have been feeling the consequences of questionable building practices. When recladding a leaky home, a vital part of the process is replacing any rotting timber within the frame. This means that the total undertaking that is required can only be mapped out after a very detailed property inspection, as opposed to someone only replacing the cladding without addressing the underlying problem.
RECLADDING PROCESS
Platinum Pacific have a wealth of experience dealing with leaky homes. Using the latest technology and knowledge, we offer efficient and high quality work for our clients on a regular basis.
All repairs that require the replacement of part of a failed cladding system require a Building Consent.
A RECLAD PROJECT GENERALLY CONSISTS OF 6 STEPS:
1: Planning
- Establishing the extent of the problem, to come up with the best practical solution
- An on-site meeting with council inspectors, project manager, owner and building professionals to discuss any issues that may arise
2: Building Preparation
- Scaffolding is put in place
- Tarpaulins protect the building from the weather
- Dust covers and plastic sheets used internally if appropriate
3: Removal And Exposure
- Removal and disposal of existing cladding
- Window joinery removed and stored
- Council inspection of exposed frame
4: Repair Work (This can be the biggest and most time consuming part of the project)
- Repair or replace rotten timber and other damaged components
- Modify or repair any roof/junction/decks
- Timber preservative applied to new and existing timber
- Upgrade or install new joinery
- Council inspection carried out
5: Reclad
- New cladding is installed
- Cladding inspection
6: Completion
- Re-painting as required
- Scaffolding and other material removed
- Final inspection
