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Twenty years\u2019 experience in building inspections and quality control will accrue any one professional a massive amount of insight. To us at Reeflords, that professional is Mr. Jacobus van Rooyen who we spoke to in last month\u2019s podcast and covered on our blog where we shed light on the first round of tips to keep in mind when you\u2019re inspecting your new home. Still, as helpful as we know that list was, we at Reeflords felt it worthy of a second round-up; to make sure you\u2019ve got the best perspective possible when knowing what to look for at your new abode.<\/p>\n

As they say these days, content is king and that’s why we proudly package these information pieces in both Podcast and Blog formats. If you would like to listen to our latest chat with Mr. van Rooyen, click here<\/a>. But for those of you who prefer to peruse this information in the written form: read on!<\/p>\n

Recap<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Part 1 of What to inspect in your new home<\/strong>,<\/em> we covered mould, damp, pest infestation, drainage, roof insulation and paint issues, and now we\u2019re going to go into a little more depth about all things water related: leaks and waterproofing.<\/p>\n

Water is life. It shouldn\u2019t drain you of yours<\/strong><\/p>\n

From cooking and cleaning to sanitation and even recreational enjoyment (in the pool), water is a huge part of our everyday lives. It is how water goes from your water supply or the geyser through pipes to the outlet points (taps) where fine workmanship is required \u2014 and of course attention to wear and tear as well. This means that it\u2019s not always fair to deduce that leaks and waterproofing are automatically linked to poor workmanship but either way, attention to these areas are paramount when inspecting your new home. Waiting until it\u2019s too late can turn it into a much bigger problem at a later stage.<\/p>\n

Why?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Because water exposure can affect paint and lead to peeling, it can corrode metal, cause rotting in woodwork and lead to a long list of repercussions that might only show up as signs of damage long after the problems have begun.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s talk \u2018Leaks\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

Roof leaks can turn any of the living spaces that it affects into a complete nightmare. While these leaks may be harder to notice during the dry seasons, it\u2019s the rainy seasons when they\u2019re most obvious.<\/p>\n

Be on the look-out for:<\/p>\n