Blogs

19 November 2019. By Hamish

Many people think that small repair jobs are straightforward and easy to repair. However, whilst they are sometimes, at other times, what people see as a negligible flaw or something minor can actually be a cause for concern. The trick is to know what to look for. Let's break it down in this blog for you.

Posted in: Maintenance, Residential, Strata, Strata Management, Structural Building 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

13 November 2019. By David

We all too often see the ramifications that delaying the required works can cause when everything gets caught up in arguing over who to blame, so we thought it useful to explain a few key points as regards building disputes and will look at your legal rights when it comes to fixing defective building work.

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

30 August 2022. By Elizabeth

In this blog, we want to provide you with an overview of different issues caused by water and then provide insights into the different methodologies/options available to you for the protection of those areas subjected to water.

Posted in: Commercial, Residential, Strata, Waterproofing

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

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

27 May 2019. By Goran

Does your business site have a resin floor and you're not sure how to clean it? If so, then read on, as we cover off all you need to know to ensure you get the most from your floor.

Posted in: Commercial, Commercial kitchens, Flooring solutions, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks

28 April 2019. By Hamish

You may not realise it, but the type of flooring you have in your workplace can be a factor in maintaining both the productivity and the welfare of your employees. Don’t believe us? Think about having carpet in a toilet block, or cold, raw concrete without matts behind your bar or in your production facility. In this post we discuss flooring with a focus on the importance of the right Non-slip rating

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

27 March 2019. By The Remedial Team

Did you know the replacement of windows could yield one of the highest returns on your large residential, commercial, or industrial building? New windows are designed to not only insulate against the weather, but also provide better acoustic performance allowing you to save money on heating and cooling plus as relevant, charge a premium as required for resale or rental.

Posted in: Facade upgrades, Maintenance, Strata, Window replacement

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

28 February 2019. By Goran

Ultimately, each type of flooring option has its own merits and there is not a single type that is ideally suited for all conditions, especially since floors serve different purposes in different types of buildings. In this blog, our head of flooring gives you three tips to help you understand why different floors need different solutions.

Posted in: Commercial, Commercial kitchens, Flooring solutions, Non-slip flooring