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  • Warm Power Outlets: 3 Questions You Should Ask

    The modern Australian home relies on electricity to keep the many appliances and pieces of household equipment operational. However, as you add more and more power outlets to your residential electrical system, you may notice that some of them begin to feel warm. While a warm outlet does not pose an immediate danger to your home, it could be a warning sign that something is wrong with the electrical setup in your property.
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  • Pros of Choosing Spray Foam Insulation for Your Attic

    Although having an attic is convenient for storage or as an additional living space, it does pose the risk of decreasing the energy efficiency of your home. Due to its proximity to the roof, an uninsulated attic would eventually lead to thermal loss and gain in your home as the ambient weather changes. Therefore, it would be advisable to invest in insulation coverage for this space. Nevertheless, with the numerous alternatives that are available, you may become confused as to what you should select for your structure.
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  • Selecting the Right Method for Restoring a Concrete Foundation

    Your building's foundation stands up to the weight of all the parts built above the ground. On that note, foundations often run into problems because of the immense pressure caused by the weight of the whole building and the treacherous conditions in the soil. Some of the warning signs of a bad foundation include sinking walls, wall rotation, and cracked walls. Misaligned doors are also an indication that you are running into problems.
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  • Three Extra Services to Consider When Working With Private Certifiers

    For many construction projects, you are required to get a construction certificate. Generally, you can obtain that from your municipal council or from a private certifier. If you want a full range of services, you may want to work with a private certifier. Here's what to look for when choosing certifiers. 1. Combined Development Consent and Construction Certification If you need a construction certificate, you also usually need development consent. Obtaining these approvals one at a time on your own can be time consuming, but if you work with a company who can do both approvals at once for you, that can save you both time and effort.
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  • Three Reasons Why You Should Hire A Civil Engineer To Oversee Construction Of Your New Jetty

    Waterside homes and properties are always incredibly sought after, and if you are lucky enough to own one, you will probably want to construct a jetty to make launching watercraft easier and safer. However, constructing a jetty properly isn't simply a case of hammering a few poles into a riverbank and leaving it at that — to ensure that the jetty you construct is safe, practical and mostly importantly legal, you should seriously consider hiring a civil engineer to oversee construction works.
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  • Considerations with Residential Tennis Court Construction

    There is a misconception that you can create a residential tennis court with just some level land and a net. The truth is that a court like that would be ideal for figuring out if you want a full tennis court and if you would actually use it often enough to justify construction. If you have decided that you would use it often enough or that your children who are taking lessons would benefit from it, then you may need to consider hiring a tennis court builder.
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  • When to Check for Signs of Needed Underpinning or Foundation Repair

    In many cases, you will see obvious signs that your home's foundation needs underpinning or other repair; these signs may include cracks or chips along the foundation or water leaking into the basement. You might also notice cracks along the interior walls and ceilings that indicate the house is shifting and sinking. However, there are times when you may want to give your home's foundation an extra "once over," and check it for needed repair.
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  • Two tips for safely transporting and handling your construction materials

    Damaged construction materials can not only drastically increase the costs of your project, but could also result in serious delays (due to the time spent waiting for the replacement materials to arrive). As such, it's sensible to take measures to ensure that your materials remain safe when they're being transported to the construction site and whilst they're being moved around inside it. Here are two ways to do this. Keep materials secured inside the vehicle
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  • Preparing to Minimise Land Effects and Deal With Byproducts When Trenchless Drilling

    Trenchless and horizontal directional drilling reduce the effect of drilling on the landscape and produces fewer byproducts throughout the process. However, the process still affects the land and creates some byproducts. Although both effects are lessened, you still need to prepare. Here's what to keep in mind: 1. Soil Investigation  A directional or trenchless drilling service requires a certain type of land to be the most successful. If the soil is too sandy, for instance, it can be more likely to cave in during the drilling process.
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  • 2 Beautiful And Unusual Contemporary Tiling Looks For Your New Bathroom

    Tiling is an essential part of creating a practical and functional bathroom conversion. Tiles are durable, water-resistant and easy to clean and maintain in a room that is prone to mould and mildew growth. If you're planning a bathroom renovation and you think that opting for more modern and unusual materials for your splashbacks and shower recess might result in a more contemporary and interesting look, then think again. Modern wall tiles are no longer the generic, bland and basic bathroom feature that they once were.
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