Construction & Contractors Blog
In some cases, houses can become so old and derelict that salvaging them makes little sense. If you are thinking about demolishing your old family home so that you can put a new home on your property or for any other reason, it can be an emotional process. To help with any grief you may have over losing your family home, consider these ideas: Hire a photographer. Before having the demolition crew come over, consider hiring a photographer to take photos of the house.
18 July 2016
Construction & Contractors Blog
When you are thinking about waterproofing your house, one of the rooms that you will need to give specific attention to is the bathroom. One of the most effective ways to waterproof your bathroom is by installing tiles on its floors and walls. But if let to prevail, wet conditions can be a source of safety and health issues in addition to causing structural damage to your house. Here's what you can do to avoid such problems.
12 July 2016
Construction & Contractors Blog
A construction survey is typically done before any type of new construction, but you may need to consider a construction survey before remodeling. If you're planning any type of work to your home that is more than just cosmetics on the inside, meaning you're not just tearing down an interior wall to open up a space, you want to consider a construction survey first. This can protect your remodel project and ensure you don't face any unexpected obstacles along the way.
5 July 2016
Construction & Contractors Blog
Asbestos can be a scary word for homeowners. Sometimes it is necessary to remove old installations, however. What do you need to consider before you start? Remember that you need to isolate any area where work is about to take place, by ensuring that internal doors are sealed shut. You need to get some hard wearing plastic sheeting from your local supply store and cover the floor with this. In this way, you will catch any debris, cuttings and dust that may arise.
30 June 2016
Construction & Contractors Blog
The type of gear train and the type of motor used in an electric winch often has a significant impact on the rating of an electric winch and on its performance. It's important to understand the various types of gear trains and the various types of motors before you choose one type of winch over another. Here is a brief discussion on the mentioned winch components. The Motor An electric winch will either have a series wound motor or a permanent magnet motor.
30 June 2016
Construction & Contractors Blog
In addition to the actual light that they provide, it's important to remember that ceiling lights also produce a reasonable amount of heat. While this would have been accounted for when your home was constructed and the lighting was installed, any changes to your ceiling lights can also require work inside the ceiling cavity. So what do you need to be aware of? Recessed Lighting Have you replaced your ceiling light fixtures since you've moved in?
29 June 2016
Construction & Contractors Blog
Timber is a necessity in many construction sites. You can use it for a variety of applications such as fencing the site to keep off intruders or offering structural support to fresh concrete structures that need some time to heal. Considering the nature of the work, such timber should be free from rot and warping so that fences or freshly laid concrete can stay intact. Treated pine can stand up to many conditions that can damage wood and would be ideal for the work in your construction site.
27 June 2016
Construction & Contractors Blog
Civil engineers are responsible for protecting underground utility lines from damage during an excavation exercise. Traditional excavation methods (e.g. hand-digging and using backhoe excavators) often require a lower capital input, but they expose utility lines to the ever-present risk of damage as a result of sudden impact from excavation equipment. This article discusses two ways in which the threat of damage to utility lines can be mitigated. Student engineers should find this information useful.
23 June 2016
Construction & Contractors Blog
When your home's roof has shown obvious signs of leaks or water damage, you need to address this quickly. Ignoring the problem can mean damage to the building materials under the roof and the increased risk of mold growth. This can also mean risking your roof actually collapsing because of this damage. If the cost of an entirely new roof is out of your budget, you might consider having it repaired and then adding a type of waterproofing or coating over it; this can also be done to a roof before damage forms, to avoid the potential for water leaks.
22 June 2016
Construction & Contractors Blog
If you are redecorating the interior of your home and yo are thinking of replacing the doors, you should take some time to consider bi-fold doors. Bi-fold doors are normally used in closets, pantries, living rooms and laundry rooms but they can also be used in place of traditional doors. If you aren't too familiar with the benefits of bi-fold doors, below is a brief guide to the advantages of fitting them in your home.
21 June 2016