How can rainwater damage your building?
The Australian climate is notoriously unpredictable and volatile, especially its powerful downpour. While rain may appear harmless, it’s just a little bit of water right? But rainwater can actually cause...
Everything you need to know about height safety access systems
When completing work on a commercial or residential building, it is essential all areas of the building can be accessed and all workers are safe. Height safety access systems are...
Lintels – what are they and what are the different types?
A lintel is a vital element of construction in any property. It is a horizontal beam that supports the building material above a window or door to protect it from...
Pambula Public School Roof Replacement to Buildings A, B, C, D, E and F
The project scope of works involved re-roofing and associated works to buildings A, B, C, D, E and F can be summarised as below: Establishment of temporary roof hand rail...
Wilson’s Cottage, Rockdale NSW
The exact year of the construction of this farm cottage is not known, but it was present when James Wilson is recorded as owning the land in the 1850’s. By...
Veolia Desalinisation Plant, Kurnell NSW
Scope of Works Murphy’s were requested to recommend the scope of works for this project which involved crack repairs on walls by crack injection using Parchem FOSROC products. ...
Singleton High School, NSW
Singleton High School, Maintenance & Roof Works, Project No: SINSW-18-1707 The project scope of works involved re-roofing, maintenance and associated works to buildings A, B, D and E. ...
Why do cracks in concrete need to be repaired?
Are there cracks in your concrete? If you’re reading this, you may be wondering what to do. In this blog article, we’re going to take a look at why cracks...
What roofing material is best for you?
If you’re preparing to get your roof replaced then it’s worth considering what material you’d like your new roof to be. Although it might be tempting to go with whatever...
Post-2003 refurbs and new-builds may still contain asbestos
Most homeowners and premises managers will be aware that asbestos has not been used in domestic building materials since the 1980s. In addition, the 2003 asbestos ban would theoretically mean...
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