Investigation of damage to Victorian and Edwardian style houses in Melbourne

Victorian Heritage Homes / 4 minutes of reading

Investigation of damage to Victorian and Edwardian style houses in Melbourne By MFS Engineering Australia 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, …

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Leaking Balcony, Balcony, Chair in Balcony

Having a leaking balcony? Here is why

Types of Building Damage / 3 minutes of reading

Having a leaking balcony? Here is why By MFS Engineering Australia 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 …

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VCAT Expert Witness

Construction Disputes, VCAT / 3 minutes of reading

VCAT Expert Witness (Simplified) By MFS Engineering Australia 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 …

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Effect of Trees on Footings (Simplified)

Geology, Soil, Foundation / 3 minutes of reading

Effect Of Trees On Footings (Simplified) By MFS Engineering Australia 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 …

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Forensic Structural Engineering (Simplified)

Forensic / Structural Engineering / 2 minutes of reading

Forensic Structural Engineering (Simplified) By MFS Engineering Australia 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 …

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Melbourne Geology (Simplified)

Geology, Soil, Foundation / 2 minutes of reading

Melbourne Geology (Simplified) By MFS Engineering Australia 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 …

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