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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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Primary Considerations at the Design Stage of Rural Shed Construction

17 March 2019
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Rural sheds are some of the most convenient structures that you can add to your farm. Irrespective of what type of farming you engage in, a rural shed can be beneficial for equipment storage, hay storage or even the shearing of sheep. Nonetheless, wanting a rural shed is not simply about building an expansive structure on your property. A few considerations should be had in mind to ensure that the shed meets all the expectations you have of it. Read More …

Mini Excavator Tracks – Rubber Vs Steel

25 February 2019
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Mini excavators can be utilised for an array of residential projects. Although they are smaller than their traditional excavator counterparts are, the mini excavators are still highly functional and can meet the needs of small-scale projects. However, if you have never purchased a mini excavator before, you may be confused as to which types of tracks you should choose. Steel and rubber tracks are the conventional options available and each has its own advantages. Read More …

5 Tips for Cleaning Skylights

28 January 2019
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Skylight windows should let the sun's brilliant rays stream into your home. However, if your skylights are blurry or cloudy, that may not be happening. To get your skylights as clean as possible, check out these tips. 1. Start With Dry Cleaning Always start with dry cleaning. Lay a towel or some newspapers on the floor under the skylight, and then, run a broom, a feather duster or even a dry cloth over your skylight and around the edges. Read More …

Understanding the Process of Residential Building Construction

7 January 2019
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

When it comes to residential building construction, the process can be a bit confusing. There are many steps to take, and it is often hard to know where to begin and what to do. Here are some tips for understanding the process of residential building construction. Design The first thing you will consider when you decide to do any residential building construction is the design. You want to plan out the size, the framework, rooms, electrical systems, and all the other details that will make your ideas into a home. Read More …

Torn Between Precast Concrete and Tilt-up Concrete?

12 December 2018
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Concrete can be utilised for walls, floors and even roofs. It offers many advantages for both commercial and residential construction. The two standard methods of concrete productions for construction are precast (concrete that is poured off-site and then transported to the site) and tilt-up (concrete that is poured on site). If you are in a dilemma between which of the two to utilise for your construction project, note a few essential things concerning each. Read More …