Whether you are in a flood prone area or not, flash flooding can occur at any time. It can cause a lot of costly damage to your home, as well as your belongings. Being prepared and planning for possible flood events can assist you in protecting your home from damage caused by flooding to avoid […]
There is a Russian proverb that says “If you don’t have time to do things right, you must have time to do it over”. When it comes to restumping a house there is no room for error, and often the margin for doing things over is very, very small, since the stability of the house […]
With many television shows demonstrating home improvement techniques and ‘feel good’ stories about refurbishing the family home, many home owners are feeling inspired and looking for ways to revamp their space. The thing about houses is that no matter what you do to improve their appearance, if the foundations are not strong and trustworthy, then […]
Wood is an organic matter and, as such, it tends to break down over time due to being attacked by insects and fungus. To prevent this from occurring wood is treated with different timber treatments, but the most effective has proven to be the treatment with a copper chrome arsenate preservative. This preservative has been […]
If you are planning to build a house that will have a basement or crawl space, we cannot stress enough to you the importance of ensuring that you add in a good portion of headspace to the area. Most owners usually like to focus their attention on the upstairs parts of the house where things […]
As many people of Queensland experienced during the floods of 2011, flash flooding can happen at any time, without notice. If you are living in a flood-prone area you never know when a flash flood could interrupt your life, putting you and your family in danger, so it is important to take precautions and prepare […]
If you are considering the restumping of your house, there are particular preparations that need to be made to get the area ready for the work that will take place. This includes making the work site ready for people to start moving around under the house, and if you are like the rest of us, […]
For many older style Queenslander homes, there is often the need to replace some or all of the stumps due to weathering and decay over time. If you have bought a house such as this, you may find that some of the stumps have already been replaced, so it makes sense to replace the others […]
Tips for Protecting Your Home From Flooding
/in House Raising, House Raising Brisbane - Benefits, House Raising Brisbane - Considerations /by adminWhether you are in a flood prone area or not, flash flooding can occur at any time. It can cause a lot of costly damage to your home, as well as your belongings. Being prepared and planning for possible flood events can assist you in protecting your home from damage caused by flooding to avoid […]
What Is the Correct Equipment for Restumping?
/in House Raising, House Raising Brisbane - Benefits, House Raising Brisbane - Considerations, Restumping /by adminThere is a Russian proverb that says “If you don’t have time to do things right, you must have time to do it over”. When it comes to restumping a house there is no room for error, and often the margin for doing things over is very, very small, since the stability of the house […]
House Improvement: Why Restumping Could Be the First Step
/in Restumping /by adminWith many television shows demonstrating home improvement techniques and ‘feel good’ stories about refurbishing the family home, many home owners are feeling inspired and looking for ways to revamp their space. The thing about houses is that no matter what you do to improve their appearance, if the foundations are not strong and trustworthy, then […]
What Is Copper Chrome Arsenate (Cca) Timber Treatment?
/in House Raising Brisbane - Repairs & Renovations, House Raising Brisbane - Signs of Damage /by adminWood is an organic matter and, as such, it tends to break down over time due to being attacked by insects and fungus. To prevent this from occurring wood is treated with different timber treatments, but the most effective has proven to be the treatment with a copper chrome arsenate preservative. This preservative has been […]
Why Add Headroom to Your Basement or Crawl Space?
/in House Raising - Making More Space, House Raising Brisbane - Repairs & Renovations /by adminIf you are planning to build a house that will have a basement or crawl space, we cannot stress enough to you the importance of ensuring that you add in a good portion of headspace to the area. Most owners usually like to focus their attention on the upstairs parts of the house where things […]
Living In A Flood Zone? How To Prepare
/in House Raising Brisbane - Flood Protection, House Raising Brisbane - House Moving /by adminAs many people of Queensland experienced during the floods of 2011, flash flooding can happen at any time, without notice. If you are living in a flood-prone area you never know when a flash flood could interrupt your life, putting you and your family in danger, so it is important to take precautions and prepare […]
How To Prepare For Restumping : What’s Involved In The Clean Up
/in House Raising Brisbane - Professional Services, House Raising Brisbane - Repairs & Renovations, Restumping /by adminIf you are considering the restumping of your house, there are particular preparations that need to be made to get the area ready for the work that will take place. This includes making the work site ready for people to start moving around under the house, and if you are like the rest of us, […]
What Is Single Stump Replacement?
/in Restumping /by adminFor many older style Queenslander homes, there is often the need to replace some or all of the stumps due to weathering and decay over time. If you have bought a house such as this, you may find that some of the stumps have already been replaced, so it makes sense to replace the others […]