Construction Contractors

  • What Causes Foundations to Start Cracking?

    Cracks in your home's foundations are pretty much always bad news. Although the urgency of the situation depends on the size of the cracks, precisely where they are and a few other factors, it's always best to get them repaired sooner rather than later, as they're only going to get worse over time. Getting foundation cracks repairs doesn't guarantee they won't come back, however. In fact, since cracks don't just appear for no reason, unless you fix the underlying cause, it's likely to be a problem you deal with time and time again.
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  • 2 Traditional Window Alternatives That Will Make Your Home Lighter And Brighter

    Brightness and plenty of natural light are two important characteristics of modern homes. Most newly-built homes factor them in, providing plenty of windows in the right locations to maximise the amount of natural light that the home gets. In many older homes, this is not the case and creating a lighter and brighter home will require some modifications. Often, replacing existing windows with larger ones or adding new windows to walls that previously had none can solve this problem.
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  • Property Boundary Issues: 3 Features that Don't Indicate Ownership

    Property boundary issues can brew serious conflict between the involved owners. In complicated situations, the buyers drag each other in court, and one may end up being forced to tear down structures and features. Before developing a piece of land, it is critical to get the land surveyed. Land surveyors will indicate the boundary lines to ensure that any structures you build are within your land. Don't assume that if you put up certain features, they will automatically outline ownership and the next property owner will respect your decision.
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  • How to Get the Best Colours for Your New Home

    Digital images can be an invaluable resource for people who would like some inspiration in selecting the best colours for a custom home that they wish to build. However, the actual colours that you end up with could vary widely from what you saw on your computer screen in case you don't take measures to ensure the colours match well. Below are critical tips that can help you to get a match between the digital colours and the actual paint used in your new home.
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  • How to Protect a Concrete Floor

    The concrete floor installed in your home's garage, or poured concrete floors inside the home, will be very durable, but will still need some protection. Concrete is not indestructible, and how you treat and maintain this surface will affect its overall longevity and its condition, as well as its appearance. Note a few tips on protecting concrete floors at home, so you can ensure these surfaces are always in the best shape possible, and that you are not doing anything to actually damage them over time.
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  • Two safety measures that should be taken during marina construction projects

    When construction work needs to be performed close to a body of water, precautions must be taken to ensure that everyone involved remains safe. Here are two of the most important safety measures that should be taken during marina construction projects. Provide workers with protective garments Labourers who are tasked with performing work that could put them at risk of falling into the water should be provided with protective clothing that will reduce their chances of drowning or developing a life-threatening condition (such as hypothermia) if they end up in the water.
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  • Insurance Considerations for an Explosive Supplier

    Collecting and delivery of explosives can be a daunting task especially when you are not aware of the regulations and standards of the industry. As an explosive supplier, you are likely to encounter accidents that may be a threat to your operations. To help cover for the risks and accidents that may arise during supply, you need to get proper insurance cover. However, what are the insurance requirements for an explosive supplier?
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  • Modern Nomad: the Freedom of a Transportable Home

    While many couples and families long for the stability of a fixed home, there are also many people who'd rather not be tied down.  Investing in a transportable home allows you this flexibility without sacrificing your material comfort – and they can often be cheaper than traditional homes.  However, it's not as simple as just purchasing a home and then moving wherever you like.  Here's everything you need to know before you invest in a transportable home for yourself or your family.
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  • How to Ensure Proper Concrete Curing

    Are you planning a DIY concrete project on your property? Read on and discover some of the measures that you can use to ensure that the concrete will cure properly despite any adverse conditions, such as high temperatures, which may be existing at the time of the pour. Curing Compounds These are products that are formulated to prevent moisture loss in freshly poured concrete. They are applied just like you would apply a coating on a wall or a floor.
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  • A Quick Guide To Underpinning Basements

    If you would like to get more use out of your basement, you may need to make it deeper. In these cases, a procedure called underpinning is used. Underpinning is a method that increases the depth of a property's foundations, therefore giving more height in the room and more scope when it comes to using it for living space. There are a number of different methods on offer when it comes to underpinning a basement.
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