Construction & Contractors Blog
Garden sheds can be the ideal place to store equipment such as your lawnmower, spades, watering cans and other gardening equipment or as a place where you can carry out repair work while sheltering from the weather. However, before you ask contractors to install your new shed, you will need to decide which type of material from which it will be constructed. Below is a guide to 3 things you should consider when thinking about the type of material which will be used during the construction of your garden shed.
5 December 2017
Construction & Contractors Blog
A commercial or industrial shed is not like a storage shed you have at home in your backyard. A commercial shed will need to store more than just your lawn care equipment and snow blower. Your local area may have building codes that would affect the size and type of shed you're allowed on a property, and once you've checked those codes, note some additional factors to keep in mind when you're ready to shop for industrial sheds.
30 November 2017
Construction & Contractors Blog
If you need to transport materials for your next construction job, you may not have considered using wooden crates. Although wooden crates have not changed much in the many years that humankind has used them, this is for a very good reason. The design of a wooden create provides its user with four key benefits that more modern materials cannot match. Below is a guide to these benefits. Wooden crates can be reused
26 October 2017
Construction & Contractors Blog
You come home. You open the door. You turn on the lights. You are greeted by a sight that looks like a bomb has gone off. Your possessions are everywhere, and some of them are no longer in your home at all. A robbery can be utterly terrifying, and while you can hope that it never happens to you, it's vital to know what to do in the immediate aftermath.
12 July 2017
Junk has a way of piling up. A few garden clippings here, some old renovation debris there and a pile of leaves from your garden tree can create the perfect environment for pests. Read on to find out why you should keep your yard free of junk. Termites Love Junk Food Old pieces of furniture, tree branches and garden clippings left on soil can attract the attention of a nearby termite colony.
16 May 2017
Construction & Contractors Blog
How much energy do you waste in your home through the lighting? Well, it is hard to keep track, considering that sometimes you might forget to turn the lights off. Thankfully, you can incorporate lighting controls in your wiring and lighting system to avoid instances where you might mistakenly leave them on. These controls also ensure energy efficiency by allowing lights to be on when they are really needed. Look at the following lighting controls available for use in your home:
10 May 2017
Even the toughest of asphalt driveways can eventually become a little worn, whether by changing weather conditions or due to continuous use by heavy vehicles. In any case, you might eventually start thinking that your driveway needs to be replaced. However, few people take the time to think about having the driveway resurfaced instead. When a driveway is resurfaced, the top layers of asphalt are removed. Any repairs that are needed are conducted, and then replacement asphalt is poured in, but the underlying layers and foundation are not touched.
10 May 2017
The first aspect of your home that will begin to show signs of wear and tear is the exterior. Due to the constant exposure to the changing weather elements, your exterior flooring will gradually start to chip and crumble. Depending on the materials you used for your outdoor flooring applications, you will then notice a myriad of damages such as rot on wood, crumbling of stone and more. To prevent this damage, you should consider fibre cement sheeting.
9 May 2017
Construction & Contractors Blog
With the advent of decorative concrete, more and more households are opting for this flooring as it provides them with the inherent strength of regular concrete and the added advantage of enhanced aesthetic appeal. Nonetheless, for your decorative concrete to stay attractive, you would need to invest in a protective coating that will ensure its surface will not weather or stain prematurely. This protective coating is of particular importance if the decorative concrete is installed on high traffic areas such as walkways, driveways and more.
9 May 2017
Construction & Contractors Blog
For most ancient towns and cities in Australia, land development came first and planning came after. But today, planning has become an integral part of urban and regional growth in Australia. Because every community comprises individuals with universal needs, such as clean water, proper sanitation, clean air, recreational areas, etc. that will need to be met, no new town or city in the country can be developed without the intervention of urban/town planners.
9 May 2017