Are Facade Cracks Always Structural?

No. Some cracks are cosmetic while others indicate movement or deterioration. Investigation is required to determine significance.

Can Water Enter Through A Cracked Facade?

Yes. Even small cracks can allow moisture to penetrate the building envelope.

Does Facade Repair Improve Asset Value?

Well-maintained facades improve presentation, durability and overall building performance.

Facade Repair & Restoration in Chatswood

Lower North Shore postcode dense with 2000-2020 high-rise residential and mixed-use towers.

Facade Repair & Restoration across Chatswood buildings

Concentrated planter-box and podium-deck membrane work as the 2000-2010 high-rise stock surfaces predictable failure profiles. Facade rectification on the older walk-ups in the surrounding streets, balcony rectification across the mid-rises facing Beauchamp Park.

The Supcon approach is the same anywhere in Sydney metro: find the source, scope it properly, fix it once. The suburb’s build wave and exposure profile change the diagnosis, not the standard.

Understanding Facade Defects

Facades are complex systems made up of multiple components including render systems, brickwork, concrete elements, sealants, flashings, expansion joints, coatings and waterproofing interfaces.

Failure of one component can impact the performance of the entire facade system.

How Supcon scopes it

01
Investigation
Assessment of facade condition, water ingress, structural movement, material deterioration and building performance.
02
Diagnosis
Identification of contributing factors and underlying defects.
03
Scope Development
Preparation of a detailed remediation strategy.
04
Rectification
Render Repairs, Concrete Repairs, Sealant Replacement, Crack Remediation, Protective Coatings, Waterproofing Improvements, Structural Rectification.
05
Protection
Long-term strategies designed to improve durability and reduce future maintenance requirements.

Typical Facade Projects

Apartment Buildings
Commercial Buildings
Residential Buildings
Mixed-Use Developments
Strata Assets

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Facade Cracks Always Structural?: No. Some cracks are cosmetic while others indicate movement or deterioration. Investigation is required to determine significance.
Can Water Enter Through A Cracked Facade?: Yes. Even small cracks can allow moisture to penetrate the building envelope.
Does Facade Repair Improve Asset Value?: Well-maintained facades improve presentation, durability and overall building performance.