A common problem in a lot of houses across Australia is the occurrence of cracks in the structural work. While often these are purely cosmetic annoyances, there is a chance the crack could be a sign of a much larger problem in the structure of your house, but how do you discern this? From cracks in the floor to the ceiling, there are a few ways to figure out just how bad each one is and what steps you should take to protect yourself.…
Whether you are working on a commercial building project or a private premises there are dozens of things you have to be aware of when on a construction site. With so many moving parts to keep track of it can be easy to forget a few things here and there. While this is expected and mistakes happen in every workplace, there are things you can do to mitigate these risks and remembering the more important pieces of the puzzle mean that the rest of the project will fall into place easier.…
If you think you may have discovered asbestos somewhere in your home, then you will need to have it checked quickly to see whether it really is asbestos and therefore poses a health risk to your family or whether you can relax knowing that you have found something harmless that you can remove or ignore at your leisure.
The problem is that asbestos isn’t easy to identify and there is no way to make a definitive determination about whether or not a substance is asbestos on your own.…