Everyone has heard about the dreadful little fibre known as asbestos, but what you may not know is that asbestos is still well and truly present in thousands and thousands of buildings across Australia. That is because, for quite a long time, asbestos was a primary component in lots of different building materials, not just insulation. If you are going to sign a lease on a building your company is about to move into then you should always make sure a commercial asbestos disposal company tests it for the deadly fibre.…
The foundation of a building is the part which determines its structural integrity. When it is laid properly, the building stays strong and rarely develops structural problems. On the other hand, when contractors make mistakes in the process of laying the foundation, the structure eventually weakens. There are also cases where buildings whose foundations were initially strong weaken as a result of harsh weather and artificial calamities. The best way to deal with foundation issues is to learn the signs of a weak foundation and get a damage contractor to help with repairs before the building falls apart.…
Rising damp is one of the most common consequences of poor waterproofing in your home. Moisture that may be present on your floors is slowly sucked up the wall and causes damage over time. If you notice brown stains or damaged skirting or lose plastering on your walls, you may have a rising damp problem.
Seeking repairs for rising damp is an important step to take. This is because such damage may interfere with the stability of your walls and make the repair process costlier.…
