2016

  • Four Ways to Manage Storm-Water Runoff from Your Home

    Before embarking on a residential construction or large-scale excavation project, a homeowner or builder should consider the impact of storm-water runoff caused by the roof and impermeable surfaces such as driveways and pavements. In some jurisdictions in Australia, the legislation requires that homeowners retain storm-water that lands on their property. The implication of this legislation is that when storm-water originates from your home, it would be illegal to let it flow into neighboring properties or public property. [Read More]

  • What to Ask a Potential Demolition Crew Before They Schedule a Home Teardown

    Demolishing your home can mean allowing you to build a new one on a site that you love, or you may find that your current home is in such disrepair that it might be better to start over with a new house versus trying to fix the one you have. Whatever your reasons for thinking about a demolition, ask a few questions of the company you want to hire (such as Roach Demolition & Excavations) beforehand so you know what's involved with the process and are sure to get it done properly. [Read More]

  • Longreach Excavators: Understanding the Various Applications You Can Use Them

    A longreach excavator is a kind of excavator with a long arm to facilitate operations in areas that are hard to reach on the site. One of the popular uses of the longreach excavator is digging. This is because the excavators come with a bucket fitted at the end of the long arm (also called boom arm). However, the longreach excavator is a versatile machine usable for a host of many applications on a construction site. [Read More]

  • How to Avoid Excavator Break-downs

    The excavator is an integral part of any construction work in its early stages. An excavator breaking down can cause a significant delay. It is essential to know how to keep the excavators operational. Almost all the key parts of an excavator are hydraulic cylinders. Learning how to do hydraulic cylinder serviceis therefore very important for excavator operators. Here are a few tips on how to do just that. Disassemble the Cylinder [Read More]

  • Tips for Choosing the Right Flail Mower for Your Property

    A flail mower is a type of heavy-duty mower that is meant to handle tall and thick weeds, brush, and other vegetation that cannot be handled by a standard lawnmower. A flail mower is usually wider than a standard mower, as it may be used to cut empty fields and vacant lots and is typically sold as a trailer attachment that you pull behind a tractor. If you need a flail mower for your property, note a few tips for choosing the right type. [Read More]

  • Tips When Digging an Underground Pool With an Excavator

    A pool might not add a lot of actual value to your property, but it can add style and function that you can enjoy while you own the property. Underground pools are the most visually appealing option and also allow you to create a pool that is larger in size. However, in order to construct an underground pool, you are required to dig a much larger hole (with the help of earthmoving professionals). [Read More]

  • Commercial Heavy Vehicles: Upgrading Your License Class

    If you currently hold the standard Car 'C' class license, you can legally handle small commercial motor vehicles. These automobiles can include trucks and cars with or without attached trailers, as long as the gross vehicle mass does not exceed four and a half tonnes. Moreover, you can drive a passenger vehicle that is designed and fabricated to carry twelve or less passengers. If you are planning on expanding your business operation in the near future, you should also consider upgrading your license class. [Read More]

  • How Bulldozers Work and Their Advantages as Earth Moving Equipment

    Earth-moving equipment is large, heavy equipment that is used in construction sites to relocate and move rocks and dirt. They are also used to level the ground in construction sites and can also be used in excavation. There are many types of earth moving equipment from which one can choose from. Here is what you need to know about bulldozers and their advantages:   How Bulldozers Work A bulldozer is a specialised tractor that has two additional parts: a blade and a ripper. [Read More]

  • Tips for Choosing and Installing Fill Dirt for Underneath Pavement

    Fill dirt is incredibly useful for changing the pitch or elevation of your property, but if you are putting fill dirt under a footpath, a driveway or any other type of concrete slab, you need to choose your fill dirt carefully. Here's what to keep in mind as you select your fill dirt and prepare to pour your concrete: 1. Avoid fill dirt with lots of clay. If possible, avoid fill dirt that has lots of clay in it. [Read More]

  • Choosing filtration for your hydraulic system

    Filtration is one of the most important aspects of a hydraulic system, as the filters keep contaminants, debris and dirt out of the system in order to make the system and the machine live longer and deliver peak performance at all times. However, depending on your specific conditions and demands, the location of the filter in your hydraulic system can decide how well the system is working. It's also possible that another location would work even better. [Read More]