Building Surveys for Timber Frame Defects in Post-2000 UK Housing: 2026 RICS Protocols for Rot and Weep Hole Failures
Nearly one in five post-2000 UK timber frame homes inspected at Level 3 in 2026 shows measurable moisture damage linked directly to failed or blocked weep holes — a defect pattern that barely registered in surveys a decade ago. As this construction method grew to represent a significant share of new-build housing across England, Scotland, […]
