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Repairing and Restoring Objects and Buildings

There is no greater satisfaction than working hard to bring a building or an object back to life. This site is dedicated to the skills required to complete repair and restoration projects of all sizes. We will explore the steps you need to take to properly plan, execute, and complete a restoration project. We aren't professionals who work in this industry but we are all keen amateurs who love nothing more than spending our time learning all we can about this subject. We have scoured the internet for info so we can collect it all in one place. We hope you enjoy checking out this blog!

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Why You Should Always Get The Cracks In Your Concrete Inspected By A Professional

Posted on July 8, 2021

Concrete is a very strong material that has a lot of uses and can be found in almost every building and structure across the world. However, it does have one fatal flaw in that it has a tendency to crack for a variety of reasons. For those who are not familiar with concrete, or do not have any sort of construction experience, these cracks might seem very troubling, but that is not always the case. [Read More]

Answers to 5 Top Asbestos Survey Questions

Posted on June 24, 2021

Asbestos is a dangerous carcinogen that was once used extensively in building materials as a fire retardant. A survey may be necessary to determine whether your home suffers from asbestos contamination.  1. When Is a Survey Needed? If your home was built before 1990, then getting a survey done is the best practice. Surveys should be completed when buying property or before commencing upon construction or renovations inside of the property, as asbestos is not dangerous until it is disturbed or freed into the air. [Read More]

Safe and Environmentally Friendly Ways to Dispose E-waste

Posted on June 22, 2021

Sadly, a big chunk of these electronics ends up in landfills every year as e-waste, harming the environment in many ways. Perhaps the biggest concern is that e-waste accounts for a significant portion of toxic waste, although it constitutes a small part of all the waste in Australian landfills. Furthermore, the fact that technology keeps evolving continues to worsen the problem. Therefore, e-waste management is crucial to protecting the environment. In this regard, what options do you have concerning electronic waste disposal? [Read More]

4 Reasons You Need to Get Your Water-Damaged Ceiling Plaster Repaired

Posted on June 15, 2021

While a water-damaged ceiling may not seem like a huge deal, it's actually important that you get it fixed as soon as possible. Whether your ceiling has been affected by heavy rains or bathroom flooding, you should call out a plaster repair team at your earliest convenience. Here are just four reasons why you should never ignore the crumbling plaster up above. 1. Damaged ceiling plaster can collapse Although water damage on plaster ceilings can look very minor, something more serious is often happening underneath. [Read More]