2017

What Makes Steel a Greener House Construction Material Than Concrete?

Construction & Contractors Blog

Deciding to build a home for your family is perhaps the biggest project you will ever undertake during your lifetime, so it is important to get things done properly. Of course, there are lots of details to take into account, but some factors will always take priority over others. If putting up a "green" home is a top priority for you, it is critical that you incorporate this into the design of your house.

4 December 2017

Tips to an Affordable Custom Home Build

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Building your own home is an achievement most people strive towards, but, unfortunately, the high cost of living may make it quite difficult to achieve. However, although construction costs can be expensive, some people may not realise that their preferences are what are inflating the price of the home build. By being practical as well as frugal, you could find that your dream of constructing your own home may be much easier to accomplish than you initially thought.

31 October 2017

Second Life: The Benefits Of Choosing Reclaimed Timber For Your Hardwood Flooring

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In the rapidly changing and often confusing world of interior design, there are still a few things that never go out of style, and sturdy, beautiful hardwood flooring is one of them. The perfect marriage of style and substance, hardwood flooring is as attractive as it is durable, and when properly chosen and installed, it can retain its remarkable looks for years or even decades. However, hardwood flooring is also sold at some pretty eye-watering prices, and flooring larger rooms with brand-new hardwood floorboards may be beyond the reach of many homeowners.

24 October 2017

How to Build a Plywood Roof on a Chicken Coop

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If you're building a chicken coop, there are a lot of options when it comes to roofing. However, using plywood products may be the best and easiest option. Wondering how to make a chicken coop roof out of plywood? Here's a look at what you need to do to make your plywood roof effective.  1. Slope the Roof You can design a chicken coop with a flat roof, but if you do that, the roof will wear out more quickly as snow and rain will pool on top of it.

22 September 2017

Services offered by a building inspector

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In construction, building inspectors are responsible for ensuring that buildings within their assigned jurisdictions are safe for occupation and conform to the building code. Their jurisdictions are set by the regional governments and planning they work for. They also inspect and approve new buildings and projects that are being remodeled. If you have some property you would like to purchase or remodel, you can call for the services of a private building inspector to look over the property and offer sound advice on your options.

18 September 2017

Essential Tools You Can Look up For House demolitions

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When houses get old and out-of-date or rotten due to some infection that has to be stopped, part of it has to be demolished and replaced to either keep up with the trends or prevent further contamination respectively. Say for instance you have a termite infestation and you only notice this after they have done a number on your floorboards. The best way to address this would be to call fumigators after which you will have to rework the floorboards according to the damage done.

18 September 2017

Understanding a Few Details About Residential Demolition

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If you have a home that simply cannot be renovated enough to make it workable and liveable for you, or if you have purchased a plot of land that comes with a home you don't want to keep, residential demolition can be the right choice. Having a home torn down allows you to build a new one from the ground up, and it can also mean just tearing away enough of the home so that you can then renovate however you want, without having to work around an existing framework.

31 August 2017

Three tips for those who wish to renovate their commercial premises

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Having your commercial space renovated is a huge undertaking. However, it can pay off in many ways; it can, for example, create a more pleasant work environment for your employees and help you to attract more customers. Here are three tips to keep in mind if you decide to renovate your premises. Invest in high-quality floor materials Renovating a commercial premises can be expensive. As such, you might be tempted to opt for cheap-and-cheerful floor materials in order to save yourself a few dollars.

31 August 2017

Feeling Bold? Get Creative with Coloured Asphalt

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If you're the kind of person who likes to make bold and adventurous choices with your design choices, then you may have discounted asphalt as an option for paving outside your home.  Its traditional look may have prevented you from seeing its appeal - but did you know that pigments can easily be added to asphalt to turn it different colours?  These range from subtle, dark colours intended to add just a twist of something different, all the way through to very vibrant and bold shades.

24 August 2017

3 Common Safety Hazards That Excavation Contractors Face When Doing Excavation Jobs

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Digging and removal of soil/earth from construction sites with excavation equipment is a dangerous job. The professionals that specialise in doing excavation jobs in the construction industry are called excavation contractors, while the businesses are known as excavation companies. There are many different safety hazards that excavation contractors face when they are carrying out excavation work. Here is a look at some of those hazards. Falls into trenches One of the most common safety hazards associated with excavation jobs is accidental falls into trenches caused by slippery conditions.

22 August 2017