Asbestos removal: is it always necessary?
Asbestos was a popular, versatile building material that was commonly used in a variety of applications right up until the 1980s, and it is only in the past few decades...
How to cure concrete cancer
Concrete cancer and concrete spalling are two conditions that often occur together and adversely affect a variety of structures. Concrete cancer is caused when the steel reinforcements within a concrete...
Bring your heritage building in line with 21st Century safety requirements
Older buildings can be incredibly beautiful and encapsulate the spirit of a particular age wonderfully well, unfortunately, older materials and designs aren’t necessarily the safest for workers and occupants. From...
What does a heritage listing mean for you and your property
When your new home is heritage listed it can be a daunting prospect to understand the legalities and responsibilities that its historical acknowledgement incurs. Luckily we have broken down the...
4 heritage restoration projects we’ve worked on in Sydney
Here at Murphy’s Remedial Builders, we’ve spent much of our 28-year history working on, and restoring, some of Australia’s grandest and oldest buildings. To help you get a better sense...
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