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Why the Original Designer Should Help You Modify House Plans

8 March 2018
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Construction & Contractors, Blog

It is usually advisable for you to involve the original builder of a house plan in case you want to alter that plan in any way. For instance, you may wish to change the plan so that the house can fit on a lot with unique dimensions. This article discusses some of the most compelling reasons why you would be well advised to contact the original designer as you make any changes to the house plan.
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Two Tips for Avoiding Injury When Renovating Your Home

8 March 2018
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you want to renovate your home, here are two tips which should help to ensure that neither you nor your team sustains injuries during the renovation process. Use domestic scaffolding instead of ladders If your renovation project will involve updating the roof or rendering the exterior walls of your home, it's a good idea to purchase or hire some domestic scaffolding, rather than using a ladder, as this will drastically reduce the likelihood of you or your renovation team getting hurt during the course of the project.
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5 Variables That Affect Concrete Grinding Outcomes

8 March 2018
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Concrete grinding refers to one of the processes through which concrete surfaces are modified so that they are smoother or reflective. This article discusses some of the variables that concrete contractors manipulate in order to produce the desired outcomes. Use this information to identify what your technical limitations are in case you want to perform this project on your own. The Equipment Selected Careful attention is devoted to the equipment that will be used during the grinding process so that only desired effects are created.
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Drilling Services: Three Critical Steps for Detecting and Locating Utilities

7 March 2018
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Drilling is an essential process for numerous projects on residential lots, including construction, borehole installation and installation of new piping. If you are planning on carrying out any form of drilling work on your land, you should be diligent in detecting the position of utilities. The common underground services include electricity, water, sewage, data cabling and natural gas lines. The damage of any of these channels can have dire consequences. In simple terms, the workers could be injured, and the property might become contaminated or flooded.
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What Type of Marina Should You Build?

7 March 2018
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Marinas are indispensable facilities for harbouring small boats and yachts. If you are considering building a new marina, plan effectively for construction because marinas are usually a significant investment, so it's important to get it right the first time. Many factors dictate what the ideal marina is and at the centre of these factors is the type of marina to be built. Different marina types are suited for different wave environments, water depths, and boaters among other aspects.
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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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