Pool Construction Tips

How safe is your air conditioning system?

23 February 2019

Looking after your industrial cooling towers is vital to the correct performance of your business air cooling system. The cooling tower needs to be maintained effectively to keep the condenser temperature at the right level, and to avoid it becoming a health risk. If you own a building that has a cooling tower, then you have a legal obligation to ensure the cooling tower is being maintained properly. You must be able to demonstrate that you have developed and implemented a scheduled maintenance regime to ensure that the cooling tower is working correctly and does not present a danger to your employees or the public.

Asbestos Testing: What Does It Involve?

29 January 2019

While a majority of Australians are aware of the dangers of asbestos in their residence, not many people believe that they could be living with this scourge in their home. But when you consider the fact that asbestos was a common construction supply a couple of decades ago, it is unsurprising that numerous houses in Australia will contain this substance. Asbestos may be a banned substance in current times, but as long as there are remnants lingering in your house, it is crucial to seek asbestos testing services to ensure that your well-being (and that of other residents) is not at risk.

What Type of Asphalt Should You Use for Your Project?

4 January 2019

If you have a significant paving project ahead, you may have decided to use asphalt for your preferred material as you feel that this is going to be the best solution for the long-term. However, did you know that there are a number of different types of asphalt and that you may need to choose carefully based on cost factors and the amount of traffic that you expect? Standard Approach

Stay safe and dry by fitting a garage roller door opener

11 December 2018

Your car is a valuable asset, and you shouldn't risk exposing it to damage or potential theft by leaving it parked on the road or outside your home overnight. Choosing to park your car in your garage is always a great decision -- for security and also as a way of protecting your car from the elements -- but it isn't always the most convenient option. You can't normally leave your garage doors open all day, and that means that when you get home at night you are forced to get out of the car and struggle to unlock the garage in the dark.

Amazing Ways Cabinet Makers Can Transform Your Kitchen

11 December 2018

So your kitchen is looking drab, and you think you have no money to embark on a full remodel. Does that mean that you cannot make any changes? Absolutely not! Sprucing up your kitchen does not have to entail stripping the floors and knocking down some walls. In fact, just choosing to change one aspect of your kitchen can have a massive impact on the entire room! As long as you choose wisely, that is.

Two situations in which you should not try to paint your home without professional help

10 December 2018

If your home needs to be painted and you are in one of the following situations, you should not try to do this job yourself but should instead have a professional painter to do it for you. You have recently been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease If you have recently been informed by your doctor that you have Parkinson's disease, then it is best to have your home painted by a tradesperson, as going down the DIY route could be both dangerous and ineffective.

Techniques for Removing or Demolishing Concrete

8 December 2018

Concrete is a very popular material when it comes to construction. Several factors can necessitate the removal and replacement of a concrete surface. Patching and using decorative toppings may only fix damaged surfaces for a short time before you start seeing blemish again. However, doing away with the bad concrete surface and laying it all over again is a reliable technique of restoring built structures. If you have a problem with the concrete surfaces in your building, these techniques will come in handy in getting rid of the bad surface to pave the way for a fresh fix.

Mandatory Electrical Equipment Testing

5 December 2018

Various types of electrical equipment are required to be routinely inspected and tested by a competent person to look for damage, wear as well as to detect electrical faults. All businesses and employers must make sure that any electrical equipment is regularly tested if it: supplied with electricity from an electrical socket outlet ('plug in' equipment) is used in such an environment where it's day-to-day use exposes the electrical equipment to operating conditions that can damage the equipment and reduce their lifespan, e.