Christopher Owens

About Me
Colin's Construction Blog: Building a House

Hi, there! My name is Colin. Last year, I finally completed some construction work on my home. For many years, I had been meaning to do lots of jobs around the place. I wanted to install a new bathroom downstairs. However, I had no idea how to do this so I avoided everything. My wife continued to complain about the lack of progress so I eventually contacted a team of contractors. A plumber, an electrician and a construction team visited my home and completed the work. As they did so, they taught me an awful lot about the best way to complete the job. I hope you find my blog useful.

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Top Questions to Ask a Timber Wall Framing Supplier

3 June 2020
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Unlike other wall framing materials, timber restores a sense of connection to the environment. However, it is essential to choose the right timber-framing supplier to gain all the benefits that timber wall framing has to offer. Here are critical questions to ask a potential timber wall-framing supplier. Are Timber Frame Designs In-House or Outsourced? -- Hiring an independent timber wall framing designer is an appealing option for most aspiring homeowners. However, the services of an independent designer can be quite expensive. Read More …

3 Top Flooring Fitout Trends for Restaurants

27 February 2020
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

When you walk inside a restaurant or cafĂ©, the last thing you would look at or expect somebody else to look at is the floor. Most guests concentrate on the furniture, the walls and the roof, but they pay very little, if any, attention to the floor. This might be attributed to the fact that people are more aware of things that are at eye level than below. It is no wonder some restaurants have bland or washed-up floors that don't do much to appeal to their customers. Read More …

Residential Demolition: Four Critical Precautions for Managing Hazardous Materials

20 January 2020
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you are preparing to knock down your building for renovation or to construct a new structure, you should choose a qualified demolition contractor. This is crucial because process of taking down a building completely or partially presents a lot of danger. The most obvious is the risk of physical harm by the equipment, tools and falling elements. However, this is not the only concern. When demolishing your house, you must also think about the presence of hazardous materials such as asbestos and heavy metals like lead in the structure. Read More …

How A Good Designer Can Make Your Kitchen The Central Hub It Should Be

16 December 2019
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Kitchens are one of the most important rooms of the house, for obvious reasons. Food is not only just sustenance but it is also enjoyable, a way to communicate and an experience to be shared with those close to you. This should be no surprise, as many social events are based around food and even business meetings include food on many occasions. With that in mind, it is important that the kitchen in your home is designed to play the central role it should, and there is no better way to achieve this than with the help of kitchen designers. Read More …

Top Tips When Building Pergolas

26 November 2019
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

A pergola is the perfect place to spend weekends with your family. Besides, it is one of the best return-on-investment projects you could have on your landscape. Below is a short guide on the various considerations you should make when building a pergola.  Design The structure should be durable. As such, consider pressure-treated wood that is pest- and weather-resistant. Below are some of the things that will influence the pergola's design. Read More …