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Structural Repair vs General Repair

26 July 2019. By Jeff Anderson

Not all buildings are the same and thus, no two “repair jobs” are the same. Sometimes a simple piece of handyman work will suffice, other times, there is need for structural repair. What we want to do, is help you distinguish between structural repair and general repair as the two terms are not interchangeable really. And we write it to serve as a guide for owners and building managers to identify when to call for general repairs and which building conditions are deemed appropriate to call in structural repair specialists – like Remedial Building Services.

Posted in: Concrete cancer, Residential, Strata, Structural Building Repair, Tips and Tricks

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Is Your Balcony Safe and BCA-Compliant?

9 July 2019. By Jeff

Whilst less reported, incidents of falling have become more prevalent than drowning in the pool or the bath. In this blog I talk about the Building Code of Australia’s requirements in keeping your building’s balcony and balustrades safe and compliant with the standards so you don't contribute to the statistics!

Posted in: Residential, Strata, Structural Building Repair, Tips and Tricks

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Top 10 Most Misinterpreted Terms in Structural Repair

8 July 2019. By Terry

Structural repair is hardly a new industry nor new concept, but in recent years, the phrase “structural repair” has become almost commonplace. Because of this, Remedial has compiled the ten most common terms that are often misinterpreted or misused by people outside the structural repair industry.

Posted in: Concrete cancer, Maintenance, Structural Building Repair