Polished concrete flooring is often used in stores and other such commercial facilities, as it’s very durable and holds up well against heavy foot traffic. However, concrete is also very eco-friendly and economical, which is why it’s quickly becoming a favourite choice for flooring for many residential homeowners as well. If you’ve thought about polished concrete flooring for your home, note a few commonly asked questions about this material, so you can determine if it’s the right choice for you.…
If your home has started to succumb to subsidence, you would need to have it underpinned before irreversible structural damage occurs. Some of the telltale signs that the foundation of your structure has been compromised include cracked brickwork, uneven or sloping flooring and unexplained structural damage to your home. One of the more popular methods that are employed to underpin residences is concrete piling. However, not many homeowners are aware of the piling techniques that their contractors could apply.…
The use of scaffolding by concrete contractors that need to perform work at height is prevalent in Australia. Scaffolding provides a stable and safe work at height platform, which is required to minimise the potential for fall accidents that may arise out of working at heights. However, ensuring that scaffolding is properly installed is critical to minimising the risk of the scaffolding itself collapsing, resulting in fall from heights injuries and deaths.…
