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Construction in Australia: Always a step ahead

Australia is a world leader when it comes to construction technologies and materials. Great advances have been made in the advent of products that extend the life of materials and reduce energy consumption and dependency. Products such as heat reflective paints and asbestos treatment and removal have also changed the way that Australians as well as millions of others in the construction industry do business around the world.

Construction in Australia has been dramatically improved with the use of heat reflective coatings and paints

Dealing with the effects of heat on building materials and the environment is an international issue that affects everyone. Rising temperatures and energy costs affect both home and business owners. The use of heat reflective paints on residential and commercial structures can lower the internal temperature of buildings by almost 50% and reduce cooling costs by more than 60%. Not only do these paints reflect ultra-violet and infra-red rays but they also inhibit the growth of mold, mildew, and fungi due to their water proof qualities. Water damage is second only to heat damage when it comes to sources of roofing damage, and these heat reflective coatings contain polymer compounds that prevent the penetration of water and moisture from both natural and man made resources.

Asbestos removal makes construction in Australia much safer

Although the use of asbestos containing materials is now illegal in Australia, its use for more than 150 years means that there are still literally thousands, if not millions, of buildings that are affected by its presence. With so many buildings containing asbestos, it’s easy to see why having effective asbestos removal techniques is so important. While asbestos poses no harm unless it is damaged, the possibility of its existence should be treated with extreme caution and should only be handled by professionals. It is illegal to treat or dispose of asbestos on your own.

Decontamination and treatment of asbestos can be addressed by:

Abatement – If asbestos exposure has occurred then its removal is necessary and will require that the materials be properly disposed of according to the law.

Encapsulation – In this process, the asbestos is not damaged and can be sealed off with the use of membranes, effectively preventing all potential for future exposure.

The industry of construction continues to make great strides in Australia and with the continued developments in building materials and technologies, the sky is the limit for new discoveries and innovations.