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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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Why Are Timber Products Ideal for Construction?

10 July 2020
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Timber is a versatile raw material that offers various benefits. Thus, it has a wide range of applications. People have been using timber in construction for many years. Though wood has complex properties, individuals have managed to use it in building various structures. Timber has various features that make it ideal for construction. The article gives some reasons you should consider using timber products for construction.  It Has Thermal Properties Read More …

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 …