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
When you have hardwood floors installed in your home, it is important that you take very good care of them. Real hardwood adds more warmth to your home, but it is also at risk of warp, rot, and various other problems. Here are tips for extending the life of your new wood floors. Clean the Floors Regularly Start taking good care of your hardwood floors by cleaning them regularly. If you get built-up dust or debris, it can actually scratch the surface of the wood when walking over it.
24 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