11 Landscaping Trends
Landscaping and garden trends come and go, just the same as any other design trend. While in 2016 gardens were boldly minimalist and featured metallic and polished surfaces, in 2017 we’re moving towards a more earthy…
adminOctober 27, 2023
What Strata Owners Can Do to Reduce Storm Damage to Apartments
Do you know what to do if your strata property is damaged in a storm? The damage storms can do to an apartment can be very costly and repairing the damage may take weeks to complete.…
adminSeptember 11, 2023
8 Tips For Turning Your Balcony Into A Lush Garden Paradise
More and more people are living in apartments - especially in the hearts of our cities. These are often the only affordable way to enjoy the convenience of living close to work or other facilities, and…
adminSeptember 11, 2023
How to Prevent Concrete Cancer with Waterproofing
A colloquial term for a number of defects found in concrete, concrete cancer is serious business and needs to be dealt with as soon as it is detected. The best method, however, is prevention. (more…)
adminSeptember 11, 2023
5 Common Waterproofing Issues Commercial Buildings Face
It may seem obvious, but there are many ways a multi-storey building is different to a house. A major difference is the waterproofing issues, as there are many more threats to the businesses using the development…
adminSeptember 11, 2023
Incredible Rooftop Gardens from Around the World
It’s always a good feeling to glimpse a touch of green in the midst of a grey urban sprawl. Rooftop gardens are invading our urban spaces - they’re on the rise, and equal parts eco-friendly and…
adminSeptember 11, 2023
10 Tips for Building and Waterproofing a Retaining Wall
A retaining wall can be useful for both practical and aesthetic purposes; either to terrace a sloping site, to create usable space, and simply to create profile and interest in an otherwise flat and featureless garden.…
adminSeptember 11, 2023
How to Fix and Prevent a Leaking Basement
Leaking basements are one of the biggest concerns for homeowners. Water leakage can not only cause mould and mildew to develop, which can be potentially hazardous to your health, but severe water leakage can also cause…
adminSeptember 11, 2023
Creating a Commercial Rooftop Garden
Many commercial buildings struggle to make space for a landscaped garden where people can sit, relax, and have their lunch amongst living plants. We all know the benefits of having live plants in the workplace, but…
adminSeptember 11, 2023
Waterproofing Standards in the Building Code of Australia
The Building Code of Australia (BCA) outlines some of the safety, health and other building standards that apply across Australia. The BCA’s standards relating to waterproofing can be found in Parts 2.2, 3.3.4, and 3.8.1. This…
adminSeptember 11, 2023