Blogs

19 January 2021. By Simon

Based on statistics, 80 percent of building defects are attributed to water leaks and consequential damages yet water proofing only accounts for just 1 percent of the building costs. In this blog we discuss what you need to know about the role flashings play in waterproofing a building

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

14 December 2020. By Hamish Anderson

In recent years building cladding has been a dirty word, but as we discuss, using cladding on your building could make a huge difference to your bills and to your resale value.

Posted in: Cladding, Residential, Strata

23 November 2020. By

When it comes to structural repair, we share a lot about the approach to take, things to consider, tips to use and so forth, but rarely do we get under the hood and look at what is involved with treating the cause - until today!

Posted in: Concrete cancer, Facade upgrades, Maintenance, Residential, Strata Management

16 November 2020. By Simon Austin

A lick of paint should never be seen as a solution to structural issues. Rather, it is just part of a process. In this blog we break down why painting is not the sole means to a better structure.

Posted in: Facade upgrades, Maintenance, Residential, Strata, Structural Building Repair

6 November 2020. By Jeff Anderson

As a specialist repair company much of the work we offer spans multiple components of the BCA. So we thought we would give you a quick snapshot into the areas you can call on our team to help

Posted in: Cladding, Commercial, Commercial kitchens, Concrete cancer, Fire upgrades, Maintenance, Residential, Strata Management, Structural Building Repair

22 October 2020. By Goran

We thought we'd share some of the rigours that the alcohol production industry place on their floors and the considerations that must be given with regards to selecting the right one, and what your options are.

Posted in: Commercial, Industrial Flooring, Non-slip flooring

13 October 2020. By Simon

When you see the tell-tale signs of a water leak inside your building, more often than not, the damage you are seeing is massively understating what is actually happening. In this blog we discuss the causes and issues to look out for so you can fix thnigs before they get out of hand.

Posted in: Strata, Strata Management, Structural Building Repair, Waterproofing

1 October 2020. By Jeff

When it comes to building cladding what are your obligations, what do you need to do, know and by when does it all need to happen? In this piece we break it all down for you including when you need to register your building.

Posted in: Commercial, Facade upgrades, Maintenance, Residential, Strata Management

28 September 2020. By Simon

Ever wondered what causes it, or how concrete cancer repair is undertaken? Ever thought to yourself, I wish i knew how to identify it? Well read on, we uncover (pun intended) what you need to know.

11 September 2020. By Hamish

What do icebergs and concete cancer have in common? The fact that under the surface there is a lot more than you can see (90% or so), ready to rip the strength out of your structure. In this piece we uncover what you need to know and explain what to do about it.

31 August 2020. By Hamish

As reported in The Domain during the first lock down, trades such as ours which provide Building repairs and maintenance were prevented or limited from attending sites to fix issues within the building. What few realised is that this would have effect those buildings with structural repair requirements. In this blog we explain why.

5 August 2020. By Hamish

Whether it is a non-slip floor, hygienic matting, or floors for cleanroom facilities - the options are more expansive than ever when it comes to your industrial floor. Today we deep dive to provide insight on what you need to know.