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3.1 Maintenance and Repair of Older Buildings in South Australia

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This publication aims to help owners develop a program of routine maintenance for their properties as well as spot and avoid potential problems early. Owners can learn what they can do for themselves, when to get help and to better understand advice received from contractors and other professionals.

Maintenance and Repair of Older Buildings in South Australia (1Mb PDF)

Published online only July 2008
Revised September 2008

Contents

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1. Introduction: The importance of maintenance (1Mb PDF)
2. Routine Maintenance: A program of basic tasks through the seasons (1Mb PDF)
3. The Building’s Exterior: What to look for on the outside (1Mb PDF)
4. The Building’s Interior: What to look for on the inside (1Mb PDF)
5. Out of Sight - Out of Mind? What to look for under the floor and in the roof space (1Mb PDF)
6. Technical Supplements: Understanding your building and the forces at work on it (1Mb PDF)
7. Further Reading (1Mb PDF)

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