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How to Increase the Size of Your Home

The moment my husband and I stepped into our house, we fell in love with the place. However, after we had lived in the property for a few months, we noticed that it didn't have enough living space. We sat down one day and worked out an improved layout for our home that would increase the amount of space available to us. We called in some contractors to complete the work and we are really pleased with how it turned out. I decided to start this blog to share our home construction journey with anyone who is considering enlarging their home.

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Why Concrete Pump Lines Get Clogged

19 December 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Most seasoned concrete pump users will tell you that pump line clogging is a problem they have encountered at some point during their concrete pumping applications. When this problem arises, it is usually because of one or a combination of the following causes: (1) an inappropriate concrete mix; (2) an issue with the pump line itself; and (3) an error caused by the pump operator. New pump users should get acquainted with these sources of pump line clogs and how to prevent them, so as to further avoid unnecessary downtime. Read More …

Things to think about when building a budget-friendly granny flat

19 December 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Granny flats (that is, self-contained structures that are built on homeowners' main properties) have become increasingly popular over the last few decades. They provide older people with a private space in which they can live independently, whilst still enabling them to remain in close proximity to their relatives. If you're considering having one constructed on your property for your aging parents or other relatives, and you're working with a limited budget, here are some of the things you'll need to take into consideration. Read More …

Home Construction: Choosing Between Wood and Steel Roof Trusses

16 December 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Roof trusses are critical features in the structure of a house. Basically, a roof truss refers to the framework which supports the roofing material and connects the space above the main house to the roof. Therefore, you must carefully evaluate your options before selecting the most suitable system to install during your construction project. One of the factors that you should consider when looking for roof trusses is the material. This will determine the durability, performance and ease of installation. Read More …

4 Reasons Prospective Buyers Should Consider Prefabricated Commercial Buildings

16 December 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Purchasing a commercial building is one of the most worthwhile investments that you can make in your lifetime. However, most conventional building designs often face challenges such as moisture, mildew, rot, and mold that stem from poor design and workmanship. Therefore, prefabricated buildings have become a popular alternative for buyers seeking well-designed units at an affordable rate. This article examines some reasons prospective buyers should consider prefabricated commercial buildings. Quality Control -- Almost all prefabricated buildings undergo rigorous design and engineering processes that leave nothing to chance. Read More …

Tips for adding agricultural sheds to your new farm

15 December 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you've just purchased a piece of farmland and are now looking to invest in some agricultural sheds, here are a couple of tips which may help you with this process. Consider your farm's needs when choosing shed types, dimensions and materials Before you seek out a construction firm for your project, think carefully about the kind of buildings you require for your particular farm. Rural sheds come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes; it's important that the ones you select are designed to cater to both the type and quantity of produce and livestock you will have on your land. Read More …