Building a New House

Building a New House

How to Make Sure That Your Polished Concrete Floor Retains Its Sparkle

25 January 2022
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you really want your new home to look great and impress all of your upcoming visitors, you need to install a polished concrete floor. This is a popular option across Australia today, and if installed correctly, it will look great and last for decades. Still, if you decide to go ahead with this option, you need to ensure that it is properly maintained to keep it in tiptop condition and protect your investment.
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How to Make Your Trench Drains Complement the Rest of Your Property

25 January 2022
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you're planning a major home construction from scratch, you will be focusing on various parts of the infrastructure to ensure that the house looks good, functions well and can deal with the Australian climate. In particular, you need to make sure that you can handle everyday rain and unexpected storms, so you need to have a drainage system that works as it should without being too obtrusive. What options should you consider when it comes to installing drains around your property so they fit in with your aesthetic and do not stick out like a sore thumb?
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Is Your Home Exposed To Moisture? Why You Need To Consider Basement Waterproofing Solutions

16 November 2021
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

When you live in Australia, you need to be prepared for all types of weather, including torrential rainstorms. Part of that preparation includes residential waterproofing. If you have a basement, that waterproofing needs to go one step further. For maximum protection against water damage, you need to make sure that your basement has the right waterproofing solutions. If you're not sure that your basement needs to be waterproofed, read the list provided below.
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Does your home need piling?

23 September 2021
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Houses shouldn't move. When you get in your car or jump on a bus, you expect to move from one place to another, but when you come home in the evening, you expect your home to be where you left it. While it may be obvious that houses cannot move down the street, houses can sometimes move, and too much movement will prove problematic for the stability of any home and require piling to resolve the problem.
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4 Essential Tips to Design an Efficient Wastewater Management System

25 August 2021
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Improper wastewater handling can be not only costly but also pose severe ramifications to the environment. For that reason, any production plant must institute effective wastewater management plans. Such plans must include proper wastewater filtration methods to eliminate harmful industrial effluents before disposing them to the environment. Therefore, when considering your wastewater design, keep in mind these vital tips. Consider Your Local Wastewater Discharge Statutes Any industrial or manufacturing plant requires the necessary wastewater discharge permits before commencing operations.
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Building a New House

If you have decided to build a new house, you may be trying to figure out where to begin. Drawing up the plans, buying materials and laying foundations can all be time-consuming and sometimes confusing work. I was quite bullish when I decided to build my own home and I tried to do a lot of this work single-handedly. However, I soon realised that this would be impossible. In the end, I called in a team of construction contractors who helped to complete the property. I watched them at work and I learnt lots of useful stuff which I will write about here.

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