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 […]
The stumps of your house are a crucial part of its foundations, which means that taking measures to ensure they are protected from pests is of great importance for home owners. Pests such as termites and other borers can do a lot of damage to your foundation stumps, before you are even aware that they […]
Although we do have some climate change deniers amongst us, the majority consensus is that the weather is changing, a lot. In every country in the world, we are seeing the impacts of this in different areas, with increased rainfall in some cases, and more droughts in others. In essence, the weather has become somewhat […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Protect Your House Stumps From Pests
/in House Raising Brisbane - Benefits, House Raising Brisbane - Repairs & Renovations, House Raising Brisbane - Signs of Damage /by adminThe stumps of your house are a crucial part of its foundations, which means that taking measures to ensure they are protected from pests is of great importance for home owners. Pests such as termites and other borers can do a lot of damage to your foundation stumps, before you are even aware that they […]
Effects of Climate Change on Your Home’s Structure
/in House Raising, House Raising Brisbane - Benefits, House Raising Brisbane - Considerations /by adminAlthough we do have some climate change deniers amongst us, the majority consensus is that the weather is changing, a lot. In every country in the world, we are seeing the impacts of this in different areas, with increased rainfall in some cases, and more droughts in others. In essence, the weather has become somewhat […]
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 […]