| { | |
| "RCC - Shrinkage cracks": { | |
| "Issue": "Shrinkage cracks", | |
| "Issue Code Number": null, | |
| "Age": "New", | |
| "Keywords": null, | |
| "Property Type": "Home", | |
| "Status": "Read to Move - New", | |
| "Mode of inspection": "Visual", | |
| "Defect Description": "> Hairline multiple shallow cracks.\n> Small multiple cracks that looks like spider web.", | |
| "General cause": "> Rapid moisture loss from the surface of fresh concrete. \n>Extreme weather / late water curing. ", | |
| "Implications of the defect": "This may lead to Corrosion of Reinforcement in long run.", | |
| "Solution Summary": "recommend sealing ", | |
| "Solution Steps": "We recommend sealing with Low-viscosity polymer or acrylic latex-modified sealers ", | |
| "Follow up check": "Hollow testing ", | |
| "Picture ": null, | |
| "Video": null, | |
| "DIY": null, | |
| "Tools": null, | |
| "Contractors": null | |
| }, | |
| "RCC - Crack": { | |
| "Issue": "Crack", | |
| "Issue Code Number": null, | |
| "Age": "New & Old", | |
| "Keywords": null, | |
| "Property Type": "Home", | |
| "Status": "Read to Move - New", | |
| "Mode of inspection": "Visual", | |
| "Defect Description": "> Found on load-bearing members like column, beam, slab\n> Have more depth then hairline crack\n> Have width of more than 0.3 mm. ", | |
| "General cause": "> Vertical or horizontal cracks in columns or beams might indicate a problem with the foundation or a concentrated load.\n> Diagonal cracks near the ends of beams or in the corners of walls often signal shear failure.\n> Horizontal cracks along the lines of reinforcement are a strong indicator of corrosion.", | |
| "Implications of the defect": "> Directly affect the stability and safety of a building.\n>Reduced Load-Bearing Capacity\n> Will lead to Corrosion of Reinforcement .", | |
| "Solution Summary": null, | |
| "Solution Steps": "We recommend review & repair in accordance with a structural consultant.\nFor new reinforced concrete - We recommend sealing with low-viscosity epoxy pressure grouting.", | |
| "Follow up check": "Hollow testing ", | |
| "Picture ": null, | |
| "Video": null, | |
| "DIY": null, | |
| "Tools": null, | |
| "Contractors": null | |
| }, | |
| "RCC - Spalling of concrete": { | |
| "Issue": "Spalling of concrete", | |
| "Issue Code Number": null, | |
| "Age": "Old", | |
| "Keywords": null, | |
| "Property Type": "Home", | |
| "Status": "Read to Move - New", | |
| "Mode of inspection": "Visual & hollow testing", | |
| "Defect Description": "> Detaching layer of concrete along the reinforcement / TMT.\n> Exposed rusted reinforcement / TMT.\n> Hollowness on concrete surface.", | |
| "General cause": "> Corrosion of Reinforcement / TMT\n> Inadequate Concrete Cover\n> Moisture intrusion inside concrete for long time.\n> Poor quality of concrete. ", | |
| "Implications of the defect": "> Severe implications on structural integrity, safety, and durability.\n> Reduced Load-Bearing Capacity", | |
| "Solution Summary": null, | |
| "Solution Steps": "Step 1 – For repair of beams & columns - jack prop support to be given to slab at 1-meter centre to centre.\nSteps 2 - Loose & cracked, and hollow plaster/concrete to be carefully chipped off till a hard surface.\nScrape and clean the exposed steel bars with a wire brush to remove the rust.\nStep 3 – Application of Sika® Rustoff-100 or equivalent rust remover by brush, cotton waste swab or spray on the rusted TMT surface as per the manufacturer's specification.\nStep 4 - Application of Sika® Rustop or equivalent preventive coating product as per the manufacturer's specification.\nFor slab & Beam -\nStep 5 – highly rusted parts of TMTs to be replaced with new bars welded with old ones.\nStep 6 – Application of Sika Highbond or equivalent bonding agent or bond Coat in - Latex: Water: Cement: 1:4:8 ratio as per manufacturer specification.\nStep 7 - Shotcreting or equivalent procedure on slabs/beams by providing steel wire mesh reinforcement with M20 (1:1.5:3) equivalent concrete with ½ inch downsize aggregate & zone 2 sand.\nSikaRep® Microcrete or equivalent product can also be used.\n\nNote – this work must be carried out under the supervision of a civil engineer & vendor specifications to be followed during repair work.\nGuidelines of CPWD\nHandbook on Repairs and Rehabilitation of RCC Buildings & KMC Building Rules to be followed.", | |
| "Follow up check": "NDT (Non-Destructive Testing)", | |
| "Picture ": null, | |
| "Video": null, | |
| "DIY": null, | |
| "Tools": null, | |
| "Contractors": null | |
| }, | |
| "Plaster - Shrinkage Cracks": { | |
| "Issue": "Shrinkage Cracks", | |
| "Issue Code Number": null, | |
| "Age": "New & Old", | |
| "Keywords": null, | |
| "Property Type": "Home", | |
| "Status": "Read to Move - New", | |
| "Mode of inspection": "Visual", | |
| "Defect Description": "> Hairline multiple shallow cracks.\n> Small multiple cracks that looks like spider web.", | |
| "General cause": "> Rapid moisture loss from the surface of fresh plaster.\n> Extreme weather / late water curing. \n> Excess thickness of plaster. ", | |
| "Implications of the defect": "> Bad aesthetic appearance\n> Pathway for Moisture seepage.", | |
| "Solution Summary": null, | |
| "Solution Steps": "We recommend cleaning & sealing the cracks with masonry crack sealer. ", | |
| "Follow up check": "Hollow testing ", | |
| "Picture ": null, | |
| "Video": null, | |
| "DIY": null, | |
| "Tools": null, | |
| "Contractors": null | |
| }, | |
| "Plaster - Separation Cracks ": { | |
| "Issue": "Separation Cracks ", | |
| "Issue Code Number": null, | |
| "Age": "New & Old", | |
| "Keywords": null, | |
| "Property Type": "Home", | |
| "Status": "Read to Move - New", | |
| "Mode of inspection": "Visual", | |
| "Defect Description": "> Found on RCC & brick / block wall junction\n> Generally a straight crack (Vertical or horizontal)\n", | |
| "General cause": "> Generally caused due to difference thermal expansion between RCC & brick / block work.\n> Some time caused due to lack of bonding between RCC & brick wall.\n> Sometime caused due to improper surface preparations on RCC\n\n", | |
| "Implications of the defect": "> Bad aesthetic appearance\n> Pathway for Moisture seepage.\n> Reduced wall stability", | |
| "Solution Summary": null, | |
| "Solution Steps": "We recommend making a groove along the crack till plaster depth & sealing cracks/groove with Masonry crack seal (Like - Asian paints crack seal / Berger Crack Fill Paste / Fosroc Decofill Acrylic Wall Crack Filling Sealant or equivalent) as per manufacturer specification.", | |
| "Follow up check": "Hollow testing ", | |
| "Picture ": null, | |
| "Video": null, | |
| "DIY": null, | |
| "Tools": null, | |
| "Contractors": null | |
| }, | |
| "Plaster - Diagonal crack with less than 3 mm width": { | |
| "Issue": "Diagonal crack with less than 3 mm width", | |
| "Issue Code Number": null, | |
| "Age": "New & Old", | |
| "Keywords": null, | |
| "Property Type": "Home", | |
| "Status": "Lived-in Furnished", | |
| "Mode of inspection": "Visual\n& feeler gauge", | |
| "Defect Description": "> Generally found on the middle of the wall.\n> Either stepped or diagonal is nature.", | |
| "General cause": "> Long length of brick wall without pillar.\n> Excess load on non load bearing wall.\n> Improper jointing & pointing on brick masonry.\n> Excess mortar thickness on brick joints.", | |
| "Implications of the defect": "> Diagonal cracks are a sign of a structural issue.\n> Reduced wall stability", | |
| "Solution Summary": null, | |
| "Solution Steps": "We recommend \nSteps 1 - Fitting of paper tape over the crack on multiple places.\nStep 2 - If paper tape cracked then the crack is active & structural repair recommend.\nStep 3 - If paper tape doesn't crack then follow step 4 to 8.\nStep 4 - Loose & cracked plaster to be chipped off till a hard surface.\nStep 5 – Fitting of fiber or wire mesh in the RCC & brick/block wall junction & along the cracks as required.\nStep 6 – Application of cement slurry coating (Bond Coat - Latex: Water: Cement) by brush (dosing as per latex manufacturer specification).\nStep 7 – Re-plastering with cement mortar (1:5) with Latex additive / integral waterproofing compound;\ndosing as per product manufacturer specification.\nStep 8 – 14 to 21 days of water curing by water sprinkling.", | |
| "Follow up check": null, | |
| "Picture ": null, | |
| "Video": null, | |
| "DIY": null, | |
| "Tools": null, | |
| "Contractors": null | |
| }, | |
| "Plaster - Diagonal crack with more than 3 mm width": { | |
| "Issue": "Diagonal crack with more than 3 mm width", | |
| "Issue Code Number": null, | |
| "Age": "New & Old", | |
| "Keywords": null, | |
| "Property Type": "Home", | |
| "Status": "Lived-in Unfurnished", | |
| "Mode of inspection": "Visual\n& feeler gauge", | |
| "Defect Description": "> Generally found on the middle of the wall.\n> Either stepped or diagonal is nature.", | |
| "General cause": "> Major issue on RCC floor / soil / foundation.\n> Major issue with brick wall construction or material or overall design.", | |
| "Implications of the defect": "> Wall isn't structural stable. ", | |
| "Solution Summary": null, | |
| "Solution Steps": "We recommend review & repair in accordance with structural engineer. ", | |
| "Follow up check": "Plumb check", | |
| "Picture ": null, | |
| "Video": null, | |
| "DIY": null, | |
| "Tools": null, | |
| "Contractors": null | |
| }, | |
| "Plaster - Uneven Surface": { | |
| "Issue": "Uneven Surface", | |
| "Issue Code Number": null, | |
| "Age": "New", | |
| "Keywords": null, | |
| "Property Type": "Home", | |
| "Status": "Lived-in", | |
| "Mode of inspection": "Visual & straight edge", | |
| "Defect Description": ">Looks like uneven & patchy at places.\n> Uneven gap noted between plaster & straight edge.", | |
| "General cause": "> Workmanship issue \n> Patch repair work at places.", | |
| "Implications of the defect": "> Bad aesthetic appearance", | |
| "Solution Summary": null, | |
| "Solution Steps": "We recommend sealing the uneven area or surrounding with cement based wall filler putty as per product manufacture specifications. ", | |
| "Follow up check": "None", | |
| "Picture ": null, | |
| "Video": null, | |
| "DIY": null, | |
| "Tools": null, | |
| "Contractors": null | |
| }, | |
| "Plaster - Loose sand ": { | |
| "Issue": "Loose sand ", | |
| "Issue Code Number": null, | |
| "Age": "New", | |
| "Keywords": null, | |
| "Property Type": "Home", | |
| "Status": "Under Construction", | |
| "Mode of inspection": "Visual ", | |
| "Defect Description": "> Loose sand comes out of plaster when rubbed with solid object. ", | |
| "General cause": "> Sub standard sand or improper cement & sand mixing ratio.\n> Using of cement mortar after setting time. \n> Lack of water curing \n> Salt on brick or slit on sand.", | |
| "Implications of the defect": ">Final finishing (like putty, paint) also peeled off along with plaster.", | |
| "Solution Summary": null, | |
| "Solution Steps": "Step 1 - Scrapping of entire loose plaster till brick or RCC level.\nStep 2 - Re jointing & pointing of brickwork (as required) with polymer-modified repair mortar.\nStep 3 - Application of two-coat polymer modified cementitious waterproofing coating as per product manufacture specifications.\nStep 4 - Replastering with integral waterproofing compound. Followed by 7 to 14 days water curing.", | |
| "Follow up check": "Hollow testing ", | |
| "Picture ": null, | |
| "Video": null, | |
| "DIY": null, | |
| "Tools": null, | |
| "Contractors": null | |
| }, | |
| "Plaster - Efflorescence": { | |
| "Issue": "Efflorescence", | |
| "Issue Code Number": null, | |
| "Age": "New", | |
| "Keywords": null, | |
| "Property Type": "Office", | |
| "Status": "Complete / Vacant", | |
| "Mode of inspection": "Visual ", | |
| "Defect Description": "> Appear like loose white powder over plaster surface.\n> Generally appear on moist / wet surface.\n> Common with bed bricks walls.", | |
| "General cause": "> Using of red brick with proper pre-shocking in water. \n> Sub standard sand\n> Long term presence of moisture.", | |
| "Implications of the defect": "> Peeling of finishing layer (putty, paint) \n> Popping up of paint.", | |
| "Solution Summary": null, | |
| "Solution Steps": "We recommend # cleaning the efflorescence with stiff brushes, # applying a mild solution of muriatic acid in water for neutralizing the salt, # thoroughly washing the area with clean water.", | |
| "Follow up check": "Moisture presence", | |
| "Picture ": null, | |
| "Video": null, | |
| "DIY": null, | |
| "Tools": null, | |
| "Contractors": null | |
| }, | |
| "Plaster - Deboning (Hollowness)": { | |
| "Issue": "Deboning (Hollowness)", | |
| "Issue Code Number": null, | |
| "Age": "New & Old", | |
| "Keywords": null, | |
| "Property Type": "Office", | |
| "Status": "Complete / Vacant", | |
| "Mode of inspection": "Hollow stick ", | |
| "Defect Description": "> Hollow sound comes out of plaster when tapped with metal object / hollow stick.\n> Delaminating of plaster layer from brick or RCC surface. ", | |
| "General cause": "> Lack of bonding between plaster & underlayment surface.\n> Lack of surface preparation before plastering.\n> Cracked on brick or block work inside plaster.\n> Hidden spalling of concrete. ", | |
| "Implications of the defect": "> Crack on plaster \n> Delaminating of final finishing.", | |
| "Solution Summary": null, | |
| "Solution Steps": "Step 1 - Loose & cracked plaster to be chipped off till a hard surface.\nStep 2 – Fitting of fiber or wire mesh in the RCC & brick/block wall junction & along the cracks as required.\nStep 3 – Application of cement slurry coating (Bond Coat - Latex: Water: Cement) by brush (dosing as per latex manufacturer specification).\nStep 4 – Re-plastering with cement mortar (1:5) with Latex additive / integral waterproofing compound;\ndosing as per product manufacturer specification.\nStep 5 – 14 to 21 days of water curing by water sprinkling.", | |
| "Follow up check": "None", | |
| "Picture ": null, | |
| "Video": null, | |
| "DIY": null, | |
| "Tools": null, | |
| "Contractors": null | |
| } | |
| } |