IBS Guides

Practical Guides to Protect Your Building

Straightforward advice from the IBS team — how to spot problems early, what causes them, and when it is time to call a professional.

Learn Before You Repair

Guides From the IBS Team

Written for homeowners and building managers in Pakistan — Karachi's monsoon rains, summer heat and termite season included.

Termite mud tubes on a wall
Termite Proofing

7 Signs Your Home May Have Termites

Termites work silently for months before the damage shows. Mud tubes, hollow-sounding wood, discarded wings — here is how to recognise an infestation early.

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Peeling paint on a damp wall
Waterproofing

Damp Walls & Peeling Paint: Causes and Lasting Fixes

A fresh coat of paint hides damp for a few weeks — then the bubbles return. This guide explains where the water is really coming from, and how each cause is fixed for good.

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Water tank on a rooftop
Waterproofing

What Affects the Cost of Waterproofing?

Two roofs the same size can cost very different amounts to waterproof — and both quotes can be honest. The six factors that decide your price, explained.

4 min read

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XPS insulation boards on a roof
XPS Insulation

Keeping Your Top Floor Cool With XPS Insulation

In Karachi's summer, most of the heat in a top-floor room comes through the roof. How XPS boards block it, where they are installed, and what results to expect.

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German cockroach
Pest Control

Keeping Cockroaches & Pests Out of Your Home

Pests come for food, water and shelter — remove those and most problems shrink. Practical prevention steps, plus the point at which DIY stops working.

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