Signs Your Retaining Wall Needs Repairing
Retaining walls add value to your building as they’re an appealing aspect for potential buyers and add a beautiful structure to your premises. However, you need to ensure proper maintenanceto keep up their allure. These walls can be single or freestanding and have the primary function of keeping soil erosion at bay for properties on […]
FourThings to Know About Water Damage
Water damage is hazardous to your work environment as it poses a threat to the building structure and employee health. The good news is that you can overcome the consequences of water damaged through commercial restoration. Let’s have a look at some things you should know about water damage. It’s Avoidable Using Precautionary Measures Many […]
5 Steps to Take After Water Damage
Water damage is much more severe than the spills and splashes you’re used to. Damage from storms, floods, sewage, burst pipes, and more can be distressing to deal with. It can quickly destroy your property or threaten its value permanently. The key to handling water damage is to have an action plan and act quickly. […]
Common Masonry Problems and How to Solve Them
Without appropriate maintenance, your brickwork develops cracks and other problems. Proper retrofitting and maintenance ensures that your masonry lasts for many years. Bad installations can cost you thousands, so you should keep an eye out for the following signs of damage. Without appropriate maintenance, your brickwork develops cracks and other problems. Proper retrofitting and maintenance […]
Signs Your Building is Due for a Repointing Appointment
Your home’s masonry is huge part of it’s design. But you might not realize when it needs brick replacement and repointing. Pointing refers to the mortar that holds your property’s bricks together. Brickwork isn’t always as sturdy and long-lasting as it appears. It can deteriorate if not properly cared for. The following are some signs […]
Signs Your Lintel Needs Replacement
You’ve probably never thought about what a lintel is. It’s not usually part of a home improvement, unless the structure of the home or building is involved. However, lintels have a bigger impact on the foundation of your home than you realize. In this blog, we’ll look at what lintel is and some signs that […]
Tips to Fix a Water Leak
Most of us take home plumbing for granted. Turning on the tap and having fresh water is pretty amazing. However, things don’t always remain that way. Sometimes, you might face plumbing issues that are difficult to repair—for instance, a burst pipe. Water leaks start as small, but they eventually end up accounting for nearly 10,000 […]
Reasons Why You Should Waterproof Your Foundation
Home improvements shouldn’t be limited to what you can see. Improvements to things like plumbing and wiring can bring more comfort to your home without being visible. Similarly, waterproofing your foundation is yet another unseen improvement that can increase your home’s life and make it a more comfortable place for you to live. However, most […]
Concrete Repair Tips for Pros
If you want to improve the durability and strength of damaged concrete, you’ll have to repair any small, medium, and large cracks within it. Here are some tips to help you repair concrete like a pro! Repairing narrow concrete cracks Use a caulking gun to apply the masonry crack elastomeric filter to fill these cracks. Just […]
5 Sure-Fire Signs you’ve got a Water Leak Problem on Your Property
It’s reported that leaky pipes waste more than 3 billion litres of water every day in the UK. This is approximately the same amount of water that over 20 million people use on a daily basis. While some minor leaks can easily be found, for example, leak in faucets, showerheads, and toilets, others aren’t as detectable. […]