Humans are programmed to spend time outdoors, in the sun, soaking up that vitamin D. But we don’t feel encouraged when our existing outdoor patio resembles a dumping ground instead of a haven. If it’s time to update, don’t forget these points. Be practical You might dream big but only have a little space. Is […]
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There’s more to successful renovations than pretty ‘before and after’ photos for your Facebook page. Planning, budgeting, and being flexible are key elements, as well as the ones below. You have goals There are clear reasons why you’re renovating. The house or office is old and is due for an update, you want
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Okay, so the concrete refinishing/driveway/house renovation is complete and by some miracle, you have some money left over. What on earth are you going to do with it? Be sensible or adopt the You Only Live Once mindset? We have some suggestions… Pay off the credit card The credit card bill is a whammy
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Concrete isn’t exclusively for pavement and driveways. It’s a material that’s useful for many domestic and private uses…like art. Architects are artists with the stuff, as are sculptors. Look at Ai Weiwei. Though grim, he used rebar from the Sichuan earthquake to make both art and a statement about the lives lost. Our suggestions, though,
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Concrete and rebar are essential building materials that modern construction can’t go without. We wouldn’t have these amazing monuments otherwise! The Pantheon, Rome The Romans created some prolific structures that attract tourists by the millions today, including the Pantheon. The temple was finished in the early first century AD by Emperor Hadrian and has
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We’re experienced in construction and have poured a few slabs around new home builds. The apprehension and excitement that comes with renovation can overshadow money matters until it’s too late. You’ll have a lovely home, but can end up with some excess debt you don’t need. Organise your quotes The builder, the concrete
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Buying and renovating a ‘fixer upper’ is nothing new in Australia. It’s basically the premise for most home renovation shows on television. Before they take the plunge, renovators, aka you, must take a moment and consider these points before powering up the tools. Check the structural integrity Before anyone picks up a hammer, get the
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People who don’t work in construction, horticulture, or transportation often underestimate how important steel mesh is. It’s an essential tool that’s found in every modern building foundation and has hundred of uses. Even in art! What is steel mesh? The mesh is made of steel rods welded together to make a sheet. The rebar
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Trades on a worksite can have been on the job for a long time or only just started. But whether it’s the concrete delivery person or a first year apprentice chippie, everyone’s expected to follow the rules and regulations. Show up on time Clients, colleagues, and the work that’s getting done rely on the
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When you hear ‘concrete price’ do you think about the cost per bag? Or do you think about the overall cost it contributes to the project? We made a list of the five factors that affect your overall concrete price. ReadyMix product Of course this is a factor of your concrete price. When you place
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