An estimated three million people live in strata titled homes in Australia. New South Wales boasts the largest number of strata titled properties in Australia, with nearly a quarter, or approximately 1.2 million people living in strata titled homes across the state. This presents an interesting situation, as an increasing number of Sydney residents find themselves legally […]
The effective waterproofing of concrete is essential in maintaining the integrity of your building and its structure. A durable waterproofing solution requires: an effectively designed structure that provides for a durable waterproofing solution (poor design is often a significant point of failure). a high quality, properly installed waterproofing membrane that terminates over a structure. the
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Where the application of waterproofing on a concrete structure fails, it can usually be attributed to some or all of the following reasons: Lack of effective planning. Waterproofing services are commonly overlooked in the planning and construction phase of a site. A good start is to employ a Project Manager or Site Foreman with the
Over 80% of complaints about building are waterproofing issues, and so many of these issues lie in the control of the builder or principle contractor. So how does the builder, supervisor or site foreman be in control and on top of the waterproofing? The answer is in the knowledge of the other trades that go
This article introduces, through examples, causes of the high cost of fixing defects in recently constructed residential strata buildings. What are the main drivers? While not all the causes of defects can be discussed here, major contributors to the Cost of remedial works include: builder/developer rush to completion design and construct simplifications, detailing for constructability,
Did you know that waterproofing represents 1.8% of a building’s construction costs, but accounts for a whopping 83% of building defect complaints? The recent Sydney storm that tore through the region in an unexpectedly damaging start to the cooler season left a stream of warehouses and buildings in Sydney’s western suburbs and beyond damaged. Could
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Let me ask you this: can you imagine this city without the Sydney Harbour Bridge? Since 1932 the ‘Coathanger’ has been emblematic of Sydney’s glittering brilliance. For the displaced peoples from Europe, who caught sight of the bridge as they rolled into Sydney Harbour, it was an emblem of a better future. How about the
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