Here are two signs that may indicate that a person should use scaffolding for their building project.
Working at Heights
If a person needs to do lots of complex, time-consuming work to the roof or upper exterior of a building, then they should invest in some scaffolding for their project, as using a ladder could slow them down. If for example, they need a lot of different materials and tools for this task, and they use a ladder, they’ll only be able to keep a handful of these items with them at any one time, as they won’t have anywhere to stow their supplies, besides their own pockets or the ladder rungs.…
Many homeowners are understandably concerned when they notice a sizeable, new crack inside a load-bearing wall. If this crack spreads as the days go by, they may want to get more information and figure out what they need to do next, if anything. What can cause cracks like this, and what are the potential remedies?
Pinpoint the Issue
In many cases, these new cracks are the result of a settlement. A certain amount of settlement is expected in almost every structure, but much will depend on the nature and extenuating circumstances.…
Before you start work on your construction project, you might need to run surveys on the land. In some cases, you can reduce the number of surveys you need and speed up the process by using a ground-penetrating radar (GPR) survey.
How does a GPR survey work? What are its advantages?
What Is A GPR Survey?
A GPR survey allows you to evaluate ground from the surface. These surveys use energy waves to create images of the ground below the surface.…
