Construction & Contractors Blog
Asbestos, a hazardous material, can potentially be found in different areas of your home, including insulation, roofing, siding and tiles. Due to its nature, identifying asbestos by visual inspection alone can prove challenging as it is frequently combined with other materials. Therefore, in cases where there is suspicion of asbestos presence, it is of utmost importance to engage the services of professionals who specialize in asbestos testing. These experts possess the necessary equipment and expertise to conduct thorough testing and accurately identify and handle asbestos, ensuring the safety of you and your loved ones.
7 August 2023
Construction & Contractors Blog
Your driveway is not only a functional part of your property but also contributes to its overall aesthetic appeal. To protect and prolong the life of your driveway, consider bitumen spray sealing: an effective and popular option for driveway sealing. This article will provide an overview of bitumen spray sealing, including the process involved and its numerous benefits. Understanding Bitumen Spray Sealing Bitumen spray sealing is a surface treatment method commonly used to protect and enhance the durability of asphalt driveways.
24 May 2023
Construction & Contractors Blog
Your contractor could recommend building surveying services if you intend to build a commercial or residential property. However, most property owners and developers forego this process since they do not comprehend its benefits. Below are some FAQs to help you understand the building surveying process. What Is Building Surveying? Building surveying is a protocol that aims to enforce construction laws. Typically, local councils set various regulations determining how developers should build structures.
23 February 2023
Construction & Contractors Blog
Building materials are often vulnerable to damage when exposed to moisture. For instance, concrete will crack, and wood will warp due to moisture wear. Therefore, if you are building a new home or adding an extension to your old one, you should consider the importance of waterproofing. Waterproofing will prevent the penetration of moisture and protect your building from accelerated wear due to water damage. If you are planning on waterproofing your structure, use these simple guidelines to protect your building from failure.
20 December 2022
Construction & Contractors Blog
When you're choosing a water pump for your construction site, you'll want to make sure that you have the right water pump for the job. If you're working in an area where there's little to no water, then you'll need a different pump than if you were working in an area that has plenty of water. Here are four tips when choosing between different types of water pumps, including Davey pumps.
19 September 2022
Construction & Contractors Blog
Almost everywhere you go, civil works are the order of the day. You won't miss coming across different residential and commercial construction projects in your neighbourhood. Most public infrastructure construction projects significantly affect local communities and the overall economy. For this reason, effective planning and execution are critical for your civil construction project. Here are three principles to achieving success in your upcoming civil works project; Conducting Proper Surveys Performing thorough surveys helps determine whether a civil constriction project is feasible and its overall impact.
19 July 2022
Construction & Contractors Blog
If you're ready to install a pool on your property, the first thing you might be thinking about doing is calling a pool contractor. Before you ever give them a call, however, there is another professional that you should probably contact: a land surveyor. When you call the land surveyor, you can let them know that you would like to have a boundary survey done of your property. Basically, this means that you will find out exactly where all of your property lines are.
11 May 2022