{
  "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
  }
}