Reblocking is the process of removing and replacing the foundation stones or brickwork of a building. It is usually carried out to improve the stability or appearance of the building. Reblocking can be a difficult and costly process, but it is often necessary to ensure the safety and longevity of a structure. Your home is […]
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Restumping is the process of replacing the wooden stumps on which a house rests with concrete stumps. It’s a necessary procedure for many homes, as the wooden stumps can rot over time. Restumping can also be done to raise a home that’s been built too low relative to its surroundings. There are a few reasons
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Seeing cracks appear in your home can be quite worrying. You might think that there was something severely wrong with your home and you’d be right to think so. Cracks appearing in the house are a sign that the foundation is weakening and the footing is compromised. The best way to counter this is to
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Most suburban homes in Australia have a foundation that is supported by stumps of timber. If these stumps get damaged then the entire foundation of the house can be compromised. Most homes that were made before 1970 have a foundation supported by stumps made of hardwood. While hardwood is quite durable and can easily last
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Any independent structure will stand only as strong as its foundation. If the foundation is compromised then the structure will be too. Many old Australian houses have a foundation that rests on the support of wooden stumps. These wooden stumps will weather over time especially if they are exposed to a good deal of moisture
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