Construction Newbies: How a Structural Engineer Can Help You

Posted on: 29 March 2021

If you are trying to build an apartment building without any expertise in structural engineering, then you are just going to end up with a bunch of problems. But on the other hand, if you have help from an expert in structural engineering, then your life will be made so much easier. Here is what structural engineers do and how they can help inexperienced builders like yourself when it comes to building an apartment complex.
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Could It Be Time to Demolish Your Home? Here's How You Know It

Posted on: 10 February 2021

As the years pass by, your home gains sentimental value. That means you acquire an emotional attachment with the property due to the happy moments it has helped enjoy in it. For that reason, demolishing your home might not be an easy decision. While extensive renovations can correct most structural issues, some situations require more drastic actions. For instance, extensive pest damage might call for demolition to avoid the consequences of a potential house collapse.
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Why Your New Wooden Deck Should Be Fire-Resistant

Posted on: 22 December 2020

When you're thinking about your impending new deck, your thoughts will probably be limited to all the wonderful days you'll spend relaxing in your brand new outdoor space. You probably won't be thinking about the flammability of this addition to your home. And yet, perhaps this should figure into your plans. Thinking About Fire Arguably, any new construction project in Australia, whether it's big or small, commercial or residential, should consider matters of flammability.
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Does your home need underpinning?

Posted on: 18 November 2020

How safe is your home? As a responsible homeowner, you have probably spent a lot of time ensuring that your property is well maintained. You will have checked that the home electrical supply and plumbing are in good working order and that your roof is well maintained but is there something more fundamental that you are missing? While all of these things are important one thing that supports all of them is the foundation of your home.
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