When embarking on a home renovation project it makes sense to do as much of the work yourself, to save some of the money you would be paying on labour. When it comes to painting, carpentry, landscaping and jobs, where there is not too much chance of making a mistake, go right ahead and save […]
For many people, the idea that you could even lift a house up and move it somewhere else sounds like something from a science fiction movie, so it is understandable to wonder about what is involved. It is a great idea to ask as many questions as you need to, so that you are clear […]
Which is better? Timber stumps or concrete stumps? This question comes up every time someone is looking to restump a house, and it isn’t one that can be answered easily. This is because there is no clear cut, black and white answer. There are many different variables that contribute to how either concrete or timber […]
Okay, let’s talk about money. Even though it is not our forte, we are definitely in the business of raising houses at Black and White Houseraising and Restumping, and we have spoken to many clients about how they did it. If you have realised that you need to come up with the cash to raise […]
Copper Chrome Arsenate has been used throughout the world since 1933, and is a substance that is well known for its ability to protect wood from insect and fungal infestations. Due to the toxic compounds that are used in this treatment, it is the best thing on the market for ensuring that timber remains as […]
There’s a lot going on in a house; there are many different parts, some seen and some unseen. Sometimes, if the developer or person who built it tended to cut corners, there may be elements that need to be replaced or that are not functioning as well as they could. If some of the materials […]
If flood events were all fun and games, riding wheelie bins through the neighbourhood and taking your dinghy to the corner shop, life would be all roses. Unfortunately, damage to homes during flood events costs Australians more than 300 million dollars every year, which is a lot of milky bars by anyone’s guess. Nobody wants […]
The iconic old ‘Queenslander’ house is a favourite for many an Aussie family. Wide shaded verandas, roomy hallways that catch the afternoon breezes and plenty of space to move – make these old buildings a much-loved part of the Australian way of life. Create Your Vision Many, who are lucky enough to own one, enthusiastically […]
Home Renovation: When To Call In The Professionals
/in House Raising, House Raising Brisbane - Repairs & Renovations /by adminWhen embarking on a home renovation project it makes sense to do as much of the work yourself, to save some of the money you would be paying on labour. When it comes to painting, carpentry, landscaping and jobs, where there is not too much chance of making a mistake, go right ahead and save […]
House Raising: Do We Need To Change Everything?
/in House Raising, House Raising - Making More Space, House Raising Brisbane - Considerations, House Raising Brisbane - Repairs & Renovations /by adminFor many people, the idea that you could even lift a house up and move it somewhere else sounds like something from a science fiction movie, so it is understandable to wonder about what is involved. It is a great idea to ask as many questions as you need to, so that you are clear […]
Timber Stumps VS Concrete Stumps: Which One Is Better For Your Home?
/in House Raising, House Raising Brisbane - Repairs & Renovations, Restumping /by adminWhich is better? Timber stumps or concrete stumps? This question comes up every time someone is looking to restump a house, and it isn’t one that can be answered easily. This is because there is no clear cut, black and white answer. There are many different variables that contribute to how either concrete or timber […]
Money Talks: How To Budget Your Way To Raising Your House
/in House Raising, House Raising Brisbane - Benefits /by adminOkay, let’s talk about money. Even though it is not our forte, we are definitely in the business of raising houses at Black and White Houseraising and Restumping, and we have spoken to many clients about how they did it. If you have realised that you need to come up with the cash to raise […]
Why Should You Start Treating Your Timber With Copper Chrome Arsenate?
/in House Raising Brisbane - Repairs & Renovations, House Raising Brisbane - Signs of Damage /by adminCopper Chrome Arsenate has been used throughout the world since 1933, and is a substance that is well known for its ability to protect wood from insect and fungal infestations. Due to the toxic compounds that are used in this treatment, it is the best thing on the market for ensuring that timber remains as […]
How To Find Out If Your House Is Built With Quality Materials
/in House Raising, House Raising Brisbane - Repairs & Renovations, Restumping /by adminThere’s a lot going on in a house; there are many different parts, some seen and some unseen. Sometimes, if the developer or person who built it tended to cut corners, there may be elements that need to be replaced or that are not functioning as well as they could. If some of the materials […]
Worst Case Scenarios For How Flooding Damages Your Home
/in House Raising, House Raising - Making More Space, House Raising Brisbane - Benefits, House Raising Brisbane - Considerations, House Raising Brisbane - Repairs & Renovations, Restumping /by adminIf flood events were all fun and games, riding wheelie bins through the neighbourhood and taking your dinghy to the corner shop, life would be all roses. Unfortunately, damage to homes during flood events costs Australians more than 300 million dollars every year, which is a lot of milky bars by anyone’s guess. Nobody wants […]
Queenslander: The Legacy Will Remain. How to Restore Yours
/in Renovation & Construction /by adminThe iconic old ‘Queenslander’ house is a favourite for many an Aussie family. Wide shaded verandas, roomy hallways that catch the afternoon breezes and plenty of space to move – make these old buildings a much-loved part of the Australian way of life. Create Your Vision Many, who are lucky enough to own one, enthusiastically […]