Metal roofs, particularly Colorbond roofs, are quickly becoming the preferred roofing material for residential buildings. Colorbond roofing is made of Zincalume steel and is coated with an anti-corrosion aluminium and zinc coating. Additional protection is provided by using a polyester primer. Colorbond has been a popular product of choice for both urban and rural regions […]
What Is a Sloping Site and What Are the Different Types?
The simplest definition of a sloping block is a block or site that has a tilted foundation, not a levelled foundation. They are quite common in Melbourne; however, they can be difficult to construct buildings on. The most common types of sloping blocks are: Sloping up – Here, the low point is on the road. […]
Will Your Home Remain Suitable As You Grow Older?
Few Simple Tips to Help Make a House Suitable for when you are Older When buying their dream homes or starting a remodeling project, people rarely think about the time when they will inevitably be faced with an impending old age. It is always about what is needed and how convenience can be enhanced just […]
What is involved in subdividing your Block?
Over the last few weeks we have been offered to quote on quite a few sub-divided blocks. So what is involved? Subdividing land indubitably sells by itself. Obtain a block at just one value, subdivide the land and market the two (or more) lots in a hopefully much bigger selling price than you paid for […]
Raft Slab vs Waffle Slab
Raft Slab : The steel reinforced raft slab is also commnly called an engineered slab. It consists of thick steel reinforced concrete slab integrated with steel reinforced concrete beams founded into the bearing soil for strength and support. The classic approach is: Trenches about 450mm wide x 450mm deep are dug around the perimeter of […]
Concrete Roof Tiles Vs Colorbond Roof
When it comes to roofing materials in Australia, two types are considered more popular than other. These are concrete roof tiles and corrugated metal roofing with a bonded paint finish. The latter is typically known as Colorbond or CB in the country. Both are weather resistant but the homeowner’s taste, needs, and budget also play […]