Let’s get to know you, Melbourne Rectify Underpinning, the sneaky foundation repairer. We won’t sound like robots trying to pretend that Shakespeare is speaking. Melbourne’s soil is unpredictable, just like my grandmother’s mood changes during bingo. There are sandy soils near the coast that remind you of sunsets and margaritas. Then there is the heavy clay in the inland, which can be as moody as a teenager without Wi-Fi.
Why bother? Imagine putting on some extra weight and having your jeans feel like torture devices. The same thing happens to buildings when the soil beneath them doesn’t do its part. It could be because Mother Nature decided she wanted to have a fit, or we added too much to the top of the building without considering the bottom.
How do we fix this? It’s like buying new boots for your home that are deeper in the soil, where they will be more stable. Resin injection is like Botox, but for your home. The resin injection method injects a goo-like substance that stabilizes and solidifies everything, without turning the backyard into an archeological dig.
Wait! But wait! It is important that the person doing this job knows what they are doing, because if you mess up it could be like playing Jenga on your home. Nobody wants to see their house fall apart. Don’t even get me started with the regulations. Here, there are many more regulations than my mother’s. And breaking these rules will probably have similar results (though perhaps with fewer wooden knives).
It’s important to choose who will be the superhero for your foundation. Imagine choosing someone because of their beautiful smile, only to discover that they believe ‘underpinnings’ involve clothespins. Spoiler Alert: The story doesn’t go well.
We must not forget the living legends who live in these buildings. They may not know what “underpinning” means, but they sure do enjoy watching Netflix without sinking to earth. This whole thing means that they will be able to sleep well knowing their house won’t decide to travel into the Earth’s center.
Sustainability is riding shotgun on innovation. Greener solutions are being used to ensure that Mother Nature is not harmed in the repair of our houses.
Melbourne is going to be a big city in the future, and so will its buildings. This could happen if underpinning works are not kept up. Climate change is one of the biggest moles, but there will be new challenges that will arise.
Before I run out metaphors, let me conclude this short chat. Underpinning Melbourne has less to do with dealing with soils that are moody and more to do about keeping Melbourne’s urban jungle stable and safe. Above all, it is about standing strong for what comes next. Here’s to solid future foundations! As you stroll through Melbourne, be sure to take the time to look beneath what’s on top.