What the roof space says about an older Berwick home
Ducts, bracing, flues and insulation, and why buyers rarely see any of it.
In short: Open for inspections show the rooms. The roof space shows how the house has really been treated.
Rangehoods into the roof
One Berwick home had its rangehood discharging straight into the roof space, leaving grease and moisture above the kitchen.
Bathroom fans
Fans venting into the roof void were common practice once, but they bring steam and condensation up into the timbers.
Bracing never finished
Roof bracing over an entry had not been bent over and nailed off as the standard requires.
Flues and insulation
A fireplace flue touching insulation is a fire hazard and is reported straight away.
What it means for your offer
Most of these are modest fixes. Knowing about them before you sign lets you price them in.
Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Berwick. Licensed building practitioners, Building & Plumbing Commission registration CDB-U 53425.
