Damage Column At Cherry Brook Shopping Centre - Concrete Repair - Remedial Building Services

18 October 2019. By Chris

The presence of rust is a manifestation of corrosion, a potentially serious issue which can lead to structural issues. Because rust is a swelling on the metal, it pushes the surrounding materials outwards, causing more moisture to get in which thereby weakens the strength of the structural material. Thus, much like the iceberg that sank the titanic, if you only look at the parts you see, you will miss the devastation that awaits under the surface.

Posted in: Concrete cancer, Maintenance, Rust, Structural Building Repair, Waterproofing

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Seeking Major Structural Repair for All Sectors?

20 March 2019. By Chris

As with all things in life, there are specialists for most things. We are specialists in larger structures – we understand them, we know what is required to fix their issues and we have the equipment and capacity to perform the required work. Learn what the difference is between structural repair for larger buildings vs smaller ones.

Posted in: Commercial, Concrete cancer, Residential, Strata, Structural Building Repair

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Reporting and Repairing of Structural Damage in Strata Buildings

8 March 2016. By Chris Jakovljevic

A recent national survey on strata-titled property – conducted by Queensland’s Griffith University and reported on Domain shows that building defects (physical problems found in the infrastructure or outer finish of a building) are the number one issue facing apartment owners in 2015.

Posted in: Concrete cancer, Strata, Structural Building Repair

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Treat Concrete Cancer When it Becomes Apparent

13 September 2012. By Chris Jakovljevic

I was reminded this week of the need to fix structural issues as they become apparent and to not delay maintenance. I was discussing the importance with a potential client who believed that fixing concrete cancer was as simple as removing the drummy concrete and rendering over the exposed area. I explained to them that this was a myopic view and one which would cost them more money in the short and medium term. They didn't want to agree, arguing that no immediate action was necessary to rectify the underlying issues I had explained. When they said this, I was reminded of the old expression which I will paraphrase here to make my point:

Posted in: Concrete cancer, Strata, Structural Building Repair

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