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• 3 Reasons to Choose Aluminium Balustrading

  13 November 2018

  When it comes to balustrading, you want a product that complements your home and stands the test of time. Choosing the right material for your balustrade is important. If you're considering a metal balustrade, then you'll usually choose between aluminium and steel. While steel is often viewed as the traditional choice here, aluminium is also popular. What are the benefits of choosing an aluminium balustrade over a steel one? 1. Lightweight Strength 

• Land Subdivision in Australia

  12 November 2018

  Subdivision of land refers to the process of dividing land into two or more lots. If you are a developer, selling land in small lots is more profitable than selling it as a huge parcel. In Australia, the subdivision of land is quite a lengthy process. You have to ensure that you comply with the required regulations for you to get titles for the new lots. Below is a guide on the land subdivision process.

• Examining Industrial Insulation Products to Help You Make the Right Choice

  11 November 2018

  There is one thing you tend to ignore in your home because you don't know how much work it does. That is your home's insulation. It plays its role discreetly even though you never see or interact with it regularly. Specifically, the insulation maintains favourable temperature during cold winter and hot summers. While doing this, the insulation saves you lots of energy you would have used to cool or warm the house by electrical means.

• Ways To Integrate A Laundry Into A Bathroom

  11 November 2018

  Washing machines and dryers, stand-out utilitarian appliances, are essential parts of a laundry. A laundry not only houses these but all the accoutrements that go along with cleaning and ironing clothes. This translates into washing baskets, detergents and ironing boards. If you're remodelling your bathroom to include laundry elements, you need to find a way to stop them taking over so that your bathroom looks spa-like rather than coin laundry-like. 

• The risk of asbestos exposure to auto mechanics

  10 November 2018

  If you're an automobile technician, mechanic or car manufacturer, you may be at risk of asbestos exposure in older vehicles. Prior to the 1970s, asbestos was used in many different industries around the world. From home insulation products to the brake pads in vehicles, asbestos was heavily relied on for its excellent insulation properties. Because of the well-known risks of asbestos exposure, it is important for you to be aware of any potential risks that the material may pose to your health.