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 […]
While it would be lovely to imagine that we could choose not to live in a flood prone property, with the booming population and shortage of available land in the areas that we want to live, often this can be unavoidable. In the event that you may need to live somewhere where there has been […]
Having your house raised or restumped is a big job, and one in which there are many variables where something could go wrong. It is for this reason that there are specific laws and ordinance codes that are in place, to ensure that all work is carried out properly. If the work is not done […]
Jimi Hendrix sang about castles made of sand falling into the sea eventually, but soil erosion does not only affect castles made out of sand. Soil erosion can occur anywhere, and for any number of reasons but the most common is water, which is ever flowing, continuing its way to the sea. Three of the […]
When treating timber to ensure the length of its life and prevent as much deterioration as possible, there are different methods according to what is needed. Most wood that is used for house stumps must be treated when it is at least partially dry, for both moisture and termites, which can require different processes of […]
When tackling a home renovation project, the first thing you will want to consider is whether to restump the house. The foundation of the house is the most important part, as without a strong foundation, it would be a complete waste of time to do any other work to a house. The best thing you […]
Living In A Flood Zone? How To Prepare
/in House Raising Brisbane - Flood Protection, House Raising Brisbane - House Moving /by wsadminAs 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 wsadminIf 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 wsadminFor 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 […]
How To Create A Flood-Free Property
/in House Raising, House Raising Brisbane - Benefits, House Raising Brisbane - Considerations, House Raising Brisbane - Flood Protection /by wsadminWhile it would be lovely to imagine that we could choose not to live in a flood prone property, with the booming population and shortage of available land in the areas that we want to live, often this can be unavoidable. In the event that you may need to live somewhere where there has been […]
The Need to Follow Lifting and Restumping Laws and Codes
/in House Raising Brisbane - Considerations, Restumping /by wsadminHaving your house raised or restumped is a big job, and one in which there are many variables where something could go wrong. It is for this reason that there are specific laws and ordinance codes that are in place, to ensure that all work is carried out properly. If the work is not done […]
Soil Erosion Effects And Prevention
/in House Raising, House Raising Brisbane - Considerations, House Raising Brisbane - Flood Protection /by wsadminJimi Hendrix sang about castles made of sand falling into the sea eventually, but soil erosion does not only affect castles made out of sand. Soil erosion can occur anywhere, and for any number of reasons but the most common is water, which is ever flowing, continuing its way to the sea. Three of the […]
Commonly Used Preservatives For Wood And Their Effectiveness
/in House Raising Brisbane - Repairs & Renovations, House Raising Brisbane - Signs of Damage /by wsadminWhen treating timber to ensure the length of its life and prevent as much deterioration as possible, there are different methods according to what is needed. Most wood that is used for house stumps must be treated when it is at least partially dry, for both moisture and termites, which can require different processes of […]
Things To Consider Before Choosing Professional Restumping
/in House Raising Brisbane - Considerations, House Raising Brisbane - Professional Services, House Raising Brisbane - Repairs & Renovations, Restumping /by wsadminWhen tackling a home renovation project, the first thing you will want to consider is whether to restump the house. The foundation of the house is the most important part, as without a strong foundation, it would be a complete waste of time to do any other work to a house. The best thing you […]