Almost all concrete structures will require core drilling services at some stage. Concrete core drilling is critical for a wide variety of applications such as plumbing and electrical installations where circular holes are required. The use of diamond core bits in concrete core drilling jobs is commonplace. But just like with any other piece of mechanical equipment, the use of diamond core bits for concrete core drilling is associated with a number of issues that should concern any operator. Read More...
A common saying in concrete construction is that concrete will always crack, but the formation of cracks on concrete structures is a matter that should concern property owners. This is because, if the cracks are not repaired in good time, they may result in serious and costly structural integrity issues. Therefore, it is in your best interest as the owner of a concrete building to know what causes concrete to crack so you can take steps to control the problem. Read More...
With monthly utility bills on the rise and an increasingly aging infrastructure, the idea of a more independent, sustainable lifestyle is gaining popularity in Australia. More and more families are making a decision to live off the grid and experience the benefits of the true freedom of living and at the same time lessening their impact on the environment.
What it means to go off the grid
Beyond just getting away for a while in your little winter cabin, getting off grid means your home is not connected to public utilities that are in charge of bringing you water, electricity, waste disposal or natural gas. Read More...
A roller door is a bit different than a standard residential garage door; most garage doors come in just one panel that swings out and then gets pushed up onto a track along the garage ceiling. A roller door is made of many panels and each section hinges as the door opens onto a track. Some are also equipped with a housing unit above the door; the door panels roll up onto each other and then stay inside that housing unit rather than along the garage ceiling. Read More...
Several factors may increase the estimated wait time for lap pool installation in your backyard. These factors include the breaking down of pool excavation equipment and unforeseen challenges on the location of installation.
A common unforeseen challenge is the presence of enormous rocks within the lower layers of soil, which your pool contractor is likely to run into mid-way through the excavation exercise. This article answers two questions you're likely to have if you've hit the " Read More...