Concrete

Minor Defects Serious Defects Critical Defects

Biological growths Chipping Anchorage defects (precast concrete)
Dusting Decomposition Boken sections
Efflorescence Map cracking Cracks
Soiling / Staining / Surface deposits Moisture penetration / retention Reinforcement corrosion
Surface finish deterioration Spalling
Vegetation

Timber Roof Structure / Framing

Minor Defects Serious Defects Critical Defects

Biological growths Fastener corrosion Boken sections
Soiling / Staining / Surface deposits Insect attack (worm-holes) Cracks / Fissures
Moisture penetration / retention Deflection / Warping
Misalignment
Wood rot

Clay Tiles

Minor Defects Serious Defects Critical Defects

Biological growths Abrasion Breakage (tiles)
Chromatic alteration Chipping Leaks
Efflorescence Cracks / Fissures Loss (tiles)
Soiling / Staining / Surface deposits Decomposition
Surface finish deterioration Fastener corrosion
Spalling
Vegetation

Structural Steel Roof Structure

Minor Defects Serious Defects Critical Defects

Biological growths Fastener corrosion Corrosion
Soiling / Staining / Surface deposits Scratches Deformation
Surface finish deterioration Missing parts

Profiled Metal Roofing Sheets

Minor Defects Serious Defects Critical Defects

Soiling / Staining / Surface deposits Fastener corrosion Corrosion
Surface finish deterioration Impact damage / dents Leaks
Loose overlapping sheets Missing parts / sheets
RC Roof

Minor Defects Serious Defects Critical Defects

Biological growths Chipping Anchorage defects (precast concrete)
Dusting Decomposition Boken sections
Efflorescence Fissures Cracks
Shrinkage cracks (protective panels) Flaking Leaks
Soiling / Staining / Surface deposits Map cracking (new screed) Reinforcement corrosion
Surface finish deterioration (protective panels) Moisture penetration / retention
Ponding
Spalling
Vegetation

Bitumastic & Synthetic Roof Membranes

Minor Defects Serious Defects Critical Defects

Biological growths Blisters Cracks
Efflorescence Degradation of joints Embrittlement
Soiling / Staining / Surface deposits Ponding Leaks
Rippling
Sagging (at upstands)
Vegetation

Clay Bricks Bonded in Cement & Sand Mortar

Minor Defects Serious Defects Critical Defects

Biological growths Chipping Detachment / Loss
Efflorescence Degradation of joints Diagonal cracks
Graffiti Flaking / spalling Intrinsic cracks
Soiling / Staining / Surface deposits Holes and blisters Swelling / Bulging
Surface finish deterioration Horizontal and vertical cracks
Moisture penetration / retention
Vegetation

Plaster

Minor Defects Serious Defects Critical Defects

Biological growths Chipping Detachment / Loss
Efflorescence Crusting Cracks
Graffiti Decomposition Swelling / Bulging
Soiling / Staining / Surface deposits Map cracking
Surface finish deterioration Moisture penetration / retention
Vegetation

Ceramic Tiles

Minor Defects Serious Defects Critical Defects

Biological growths Abrasion / Scratches Arching / Lifting
Efflorescence Chipping Cracks / Fractures
Graffiti Craters / Punching Detachment / Loss
Soiling / Staining / Surface deposits Degradation of joints
Flaking
Moisture penetration / retention
Vegetation
Stone Tiles

Minor Defects Serious Defects Critical Defects

Biological growths Abrasion / Scratches Arching / Lifting
Chromatic alteration Chipping Cracks / Fractures
Efflorescence Craters / Punching Deformation / Swelling
Soiling / Staining / Surface deposits Degradation of joints Detachment / Loss
Flaking
Moisture penetration / retention
Vegetation

Emulsion, Gloss & Chlorinated Rubber Paint on Concrete, Brick & Plaster Surfaces

Minor Defects Serious Defects Critical Defects

Biological growths Bleeding Cracking
Chalking Blistering Crocodiling
Discoloration Cratering Flaking
Efflorescence Lifting Loss
Soiling / Staining / Surface deposits Pinholing Peeling
Wrinkling

Gloss Paint & Varnish on Wood & Metal Surfaces

Minor Defects Serious Defects Critical Defects

Biological growths Blistering Cracking
Poor gloss Lifting Flaking
Soiling / Staining / Surface deposits Pinholing Loss
Wrinkling Peeling