Understanding Common Types of Insulation Used in Home Building
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Retaining Walls: Understanding Their Purpose and Related Risks
When land is excavated or an embankment is filled, the surrounding soil can collapse in the absence of a well-built retaining wall. Not only do retaining walls prevent erosion and the wash-out of soil, but can also be a vital tool in the protection of a home or commercial property. Without one, a soil collapse…
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The Importance of Proper Insulation on Downlights
Downlights illuminate dark areas and can add significantly to the aesthetic value of a property, but they can also present a very serious fire risk if they’re not properly installed and insulated. In fact, improper downlights are suspected of causing at least one house fire each week in Western Australia alone. Before installing downlights on…
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How to Prevent Decking Disasters
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Significant Defects, Structural Defects and The Effect on Real Estate Contracts
For new buyers, due diligence and building inspections can take a backseat to eagerness and excitement about purchasing a new home. Failure to obtain an inspection report from a reputable, registered building inspection company can leave new homeowners in a precarious position, especially if significant defects or structural defects are found on the property. Understanding…
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Why Choosing a Professional Building Inspection Company is Important
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What is Building Subsidence?
What Causes Subsidence? Homeownership is a rewarding experience and usually a strong investment, but it can also be fraught with confusing terms and mysterious problems. As a homeowner, you don’t have to learn to speak a builder’s language, but you will need to understand specific terms as they become relevant to your home-owning experience. One…
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How to Build a Green Home
How to Build a Green Home Going green and environmentally friendly houses is all the rage, from small home improvements designed to save energy to full-scale construction projects. Despite the overwhelming popularity of eco-friendly design and construction, property owners looking to build a green home often face significant hurdles in the form of confusion, misconceptions…
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How to Understand Builder’s Quotes
Builder’s Quotes: How to Read and Understand Your Quote Setting out to have your new home built from the ground up can be an exciting adventure, but it’s also a rather complicated process that can be quite confusing to those who aren’t employed within the building trades. From council approval to hiring a contractor, you’ll…
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Things to Consider Before Renovating Your Home
As your family grows or changes, it can be difficult to make your current living space meet all of your needs. Outgrowing your home doesn’t have to mean purchasing a new one,as sometimes renovations and extensions can be a cheaper, and more convenient and feasible option. While a renovation may be the best solution for…
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