Clayton Schmidt

Clayton Schmidt

Buying Timber Products: What Should You Look For?

6 June 2022
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Timber is one of the most popular material choices for many people. It's durable, easy to maintain with a natural look that's elegant and classy. That's why it's a great choice for many products including furniture, framing, flooring and more. However, several wood species exist with many differences in their properties. For instance, timber products will often differ in colour, hardness, durability, grain, moisture content, strength, density, toughness, shrinkage and swelling, among many other properties.
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Why Residential Insulation Is Necessary and How Much of It You Need

28 March 2022
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Insulation is one of those things that many people take for granted until they realise that their home isn't as comfortable as they expected it to be and their energy bills are too high. By this time, they may need to undertake expensive renovations to fix the problem. Understanding the important role that insulation plays in keeping you and your family comfortable year-round while minimising your annual energy bills is essential to ensure proper insulation.
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Should you be using structural steel?

31 January 2022
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you are designing a new structure or building, what material will you use to provide the structural support and ensure that it is stable and can bear the required weight? You might opt for concrete, or, for a more traditional building, you could think that timber is the best option. In some cases, you will want to use a combination of all three, along with other materials. While each of these materials has advantages, there are good reasons to opt for structural steel in many areas of a new structure.
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Could You Benefit From the Services of a Land Surveyor?

1 December 2021
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Have you recently inherited some land? Maybe, land has been in your family for generations, and you have never really taken the time to explore the boundaries of the property or to familiarise yourself with the topography? If you own vacant land, and you would like to develop it for housing or build on it for your purposes, you must understand more about the land. You must be clear on the location of the boundaries, and understand what gradients are present, and what features exist on the land.
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Non-Destructive Digging: A Step-by-Step Guide

15 October 2021
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Non-destructive digging is a technique that can be used to dig deep holes in soil without damaging the ground. While it is an effective technique for tunnelling through soft ground, it can also be used to excavate foundations, sinkholes and trench lines. Contractors use suction to remove soil and debris from the dig site. Using this technique reduces the chance that pipes or other subterranean structures will be damaged during the dig.
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About Me
Planning Contractors and Construction Work

If you are planning to carry out construction work on the interior or exterior of your home, you should first take professional advice. My home is located on quite a steep hill and I decided that I would like to build an extension. Not only would this involve digging a new foundation, it would also involve backfilling some areas of land so the new extension would be properly supported. I decided to call my friend who works as a contractor for a construction company. He offered me lots of great advice and thanks to him the job was a complete success.

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