Investigation of damage to Victorian and Edwardian style houses in Melbourne

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Investigation of damage to Victorian and Edwardian style houses in Melbourne Popular architectural styles in Australia are constantly changing. Australian residences used to be made of inexpensive imported materials before adopting elegant architectural styles from abroad. The British Victorian, European Georgian, and Californian bungalow styles …

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Leaking Balcony, Balcony, Chair in Balcony

Having a leaking balcony? Here is why

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Having a leaking balcony? Here is why With the vertical development of our communities over the last few decades by the advent of hi-rise apartment living we are able to enjoy the great out doors from our balconies. Balconies for many are a new type …

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VCAT Expert Witness

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VCAT Expert Witness (Simplified) As a homeowner, one of the most important things to do for both your own safety and the safety of your property is to hire an expert who is experienced in forensic structural engineering. A forensic structural engineer is someone who understands …

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Effect of Trees on Footings (Simplified)

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Effect Of Trees On Footings (Simplified) It’s no secret that Australians are fond of trees: over 16% of our country’s entire land area is covered in forest. While have 123 million hectares of forest is beneficial for the environment and your next camping trip, trees …

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Forensic Structural Engineering (Simplified)

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Forensic Structural Engineering (Simplified) Forensic structural engineers are individuals who are trained to identify the cause of damage to buildings. Forensic structural engineers are able to inspect any damaged building, including private homes, and list the most probable causes of the damage. Forensic structural engineers …

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Melbourne Geology (Simplified)

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Melbourne Geology (Simplified) If you’ve ever hired a builder or plumber to work on your property, you might have been told at one point or another: “Your house is moving.” We’ve actually had clients who have heard- and misunderstood- this phrase so often that they …

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