Rooftop remedial waterproofing
Work at Museum Towers is nearing completion. Extensive façade stabilisation works have been undertaken and the project is reaching a successful conclusion with the re-waterproofing of the upper roof level. A team from Structial Building, Majcon Engineers & Project Managers and Building Manager, Sky Management, have combined over the last 12 months to deliver a project all parties can be proud of.
Best Methods for Foundation Repairs
The foundation of a building is the soil or rock on which it stands and, on which, or through which the footings are constructed. The footings of a building can consist of piled arrangements, piers, strip footings, slabs on ground or a combination of systems used to transfer the dead and live loads of a building to the foundations. In Sydney, Sydney Sandstone in most cases, provides a good stable material on which to found a building.
Is Concrete Cancer repairable?
Concrete cancer may be a scary term. However, damaging as it may sound, it is repairable. Understanding what concrete cancer is and the importance of having an expert diagnose and prescribe the appropriate repair method is critical to a successful outcome. So, what is it? Concrete cancer or concrete spalling, as it is also known, is generally caused by the corrosion of the reinforcing steel embedded within…
Proud member of ACRA
We are proud to be a member of the Australasian Concrete Repair & Remedial Building Association LTD (ACRA). ACRA aims to provide a forum that exchanges discussion of views in the concrete repair and remedial building industry in order to advance technologies and practices in remedial and associated industries. We look forward to joining the Association’s members who are at the forefront of concrete repair…
Sliding Doors in Cronulla
It’s a beautiful day to lift these enormous 250kg sliding door panels. The existing sliding doors on this project in Cronulla, were inadequate to withstand the wind and water conditions they were exposed to. Structial in cooperation with the Façade Engineer are replacing the sliding door and window assemblies on the eastern elevation, facing the beach, and making good all internal finishes. The new sliding doors…
Build Magazine October 2019 – Façades
A building’s façade is more than just an element that defines its external appearance; it also fulfils functions associated with weatherproofing, light transmittance, acoustics performance and energy efficiency. Check out our Build Australia magazine editorial here. Poor construction practices and inadequate materials choices, combined with the high rainfall, tropical temperatures and an exposed marine…