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Innovative and insulative building materials for eco homes

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If you are looking to build an energy effective home, it makes sense to use an insulative option for building materials. There are a growing number of products with spectacular insulative properties to help keep you warm in winter and cool in summer.  Cement coated polystyrene foam Cemented coated polystyrene foams can achieve substantial insulative properties of traditional building materials such as bricks. These materials can also help to buffer out external noise which can be a great benefit in noisy location such as inner city homes.…

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Why You Should Get Your Asphalt Parking Lot Sealed

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Asphalt is often used to pave parking lots and roads because it is durable, can handle extreme temperatures, and lasts longer with heavy usage. However, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t need occasional maintenance. Sealing is often done with bitumen over asphalt, as this helps to give it an additional coat of protection. Here are some benefits of sealing your asphalt parking lot. It Protects the Asphalt From the Elements While asphalt can handle a lot of temperature changes and weather conditions, they do wear away the surface over time.…

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Winches Used in Construction

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Winches are mechanical devices used to pull in or safely release a load. Their primary purpose is vehicle recovery, but their nature allows them to pull just about anything. Construction sites are adopting them for hoisting material or clearing obstacles (trees and boulders) during landscaping. There are a variety of winches that are used in construction sites. The choice of a winch is dependent on site set-up and load. Here are a few of them and the type of jobs they can perform:…

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Why You May Need To Demolish Your Home

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When homeowners seek demolition services, it tends to be with the aim of renovating their existing residence or in an attempt to construct a new property. In these instances, you will find that some demolition companies may try to salvage some of the structure in case it can come in handy in the development of the new property. However, there are some instances when you would require the complete demolition of your property.…

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Choosing a sympathetic building design in a heritage area

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If you are looking to rebuild your home in an area with a lot of heritage homes, you may need to choose a design that is sympathetic to the overall pattern of the neighbourhood. Here are some things to consider as you start planning your building design.  Visual appearance of the front of the house If most of the houses in your area are made of red brick and have tins roofs, it may be hard to get approval for a rendered frontage and tile roof.…

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3 Electrical Upgrades For A New Office

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The need for bigger office space is often created by the need to keep up with the growth trend of business entity. Many times, business owners are forced to undertake renovation-related activities on new office premises so as to create a more comfortable work environment for employees. This article discusses three important electrical upgrades that every business owner should consider when renovating a new office. The Switchboard Upgrade The switchboard is perhaps the best place to start when looking to make electrical upgrades in a new office.…

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Choosing the Best Option for New Insulation

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New insulation, for your home or a commercial building, can mean lower utility costs as well as better sound insulation. It can also protect your home or other building from potential damage due to heat and humidity getting trapped inside, which might allow wood and other such materials to absorb this moisture and then rot, warp, or allow mildew to form. When you’re ready for new insulation, note your options and then discuss your choices with a contractor as needed.…

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Some Features to Consider When Choosing a Skylight for Your Home

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A skylight can be a great feature for letting in natural light when a wall window just isn’t enough, such as for back rooms or rooms with small windows. They can also give your home a more expansive and open feeling, and those that open can even add to the home’s ventilation. Note a few features to consider when choosing a skylight for your home so you know you get the best type and are happy with it for years to come.…

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5 Reasons You Should Consider Screw Pile Foundations

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Screw piles or helical piles are steel structures used to anchor foundations properly. They are especially useful for deep foundations, and present a host of benefits over other types of foundation anchors. Screw piles are a cost-effective foundation option for high-risk construction grounds such as areas with high water-tables, marshy soils, contaminated soils and sites with restricted access. Below are some advantages of screw piles in detail: Easily installed Screw piles are more easily installed compared with auger cast piles, driven piles and drilled piles, since they utilize less specialized, lighter and smaller installation equipment than the above.…

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Guide to Cleaning and Maintaining Your Epoxy Flooring

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Epoxy flooring offer a tough, seamless finish that keeps concrete floors looking nice for a long time. Whether you intend to install epoxy flooring on the concrete floors in your residential or commercial building, you should first learn how to take care of the it. Here’s what you can do to make sure your epoxy flooring is properly cleaned and maintained. Regular cleaning Any floor will wear and look unsightly if dirt is left to lie on the floor for a lengthy duration.…

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