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Repairing Damage From Queensland Summer Storms

I had heard a lot about the legendary Queensland summer storms, and unfortunately, they pack as much punch as I had heard. My Queenslander home suffered considerable damage when a flash flood swept through after a storm. However, the floods turned out not to be a wholly negative experience. I learned a lot about home repair and restoration after floods strike, and I am excited to share some of my newfound skills through this blog. When floodwaters lap the home, you need to be timely about starting the clean up after the water drains away. My blog posts will empower you to know what to do if floods ever happen to you.

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Which Type of Shower Head Is Easiest to Maintain?

Posted on 24 March 2018

A leaking shower head can be a nuisance to the home. Leaking showers not only reduce the pressure that water comes out with, but they can also result in more costly damages to the shower area. Leaking water can get inside the walls and floors, damaging the subfloor and even providing a breeding ground for mould. When renovating your shower, it is important to select a shower head that is of good quality and is less prone to leaking. [Read More]

Timber Flooring: Simple Guidelines on Repairing Gaps between Boards

Posted on 23 February 2018

Significant gaps can develop in between the boards of your timber floors. These unwanted gaps are unsightly, and they will compromise the appearance of the entire home. Also, the spaces tend to allow the accumulation of dirt, and cleaning out the deposits can be challenging. In addition, the gaps can become tripping hazards for the residents because the edges of the boards will begin curling upwards. Fortunately, you can perform repairs and restore the flooring appearance and performance. [Read More]

Two forms of repair work you should prioritise when restoring a dilapidated property

Posted on 20 February 2018

When faced with the task of restoring an old, severely dilapidated building, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Here are the two forms of repair work you should perform first before you move on to other restoration activities. Fix any damaged ceilings The very first thing you should do at the beginning of the restoration project is hire a contractor who specialises in ceiling repairs to fix any damaged ceilings within the building. [Read More]

How to Control Sensitisation When Welding Stainless Steel Tube

Posted on 20 February 2018

Sensitisation refers to the loss of the chromium content as one is welding stainless steel. This loss of chromium predisposes the stainless steel product to corrosion. Several options are available to welders to prevent sensitisaton from happening as they repair stainless steel tube. This article discusses some of those options. Use of Low-Carbon Fillers The first option entails selecting welding fillers that have minimal amounts of carbon in them. Such low levels of carbon will be unable to react with the chromium layer in order to create chromium carbides. [Read More]