Roof trusses are the structural elements in construction responsible for supporting the roofing material. They are designed in a triangular shape which promotes stability through distribution of the roof weight on the bearing walls. You should consider choosing this structural feature over traditional framing for your new home. It has benefits such as more versatility in terms of design, ability to cover larger spaces and general structural reliability. There are different timber truss products on the market, so finding the right item can be challenging.…
Plumbing repairs are bound to be needed in any house at one time or another, but there are many such repairs that can often be avoided with a few simple tips and fixes. These can protect your home’s major plumbing pipes and also areas of the home where leaks often form. Note a few simple tips for avoiding plumbing leaks and unnecessary repairs to your home.
1. Use steel braided supply lines…
It is important to note that plastic is fast gaining a significant portion of the pallet market that was previously dominated by wood. Initially, plastic pallets were largely used in sectors where hygiene was critical, such as pharmaceutical and food industries. However, their popularity is spreading across various industries. This makes consumers wonder: what is making plastic a more attractive option than wood as far as pallet manufacturing is concerned?…
It’s curious to think of a future when aluminium will be more widely utilised in construction than timber. As architects and builders move towards a more environmentally friendly practice when it comes to the design and construction of buildings, aluminium will become more and more commonplace.
There’s enough aluminium already in circulation that primary production can be kept at a minimum. Already, some 90% of aluminium contained in buildings is recycled during the demolition process.…
Fungal growth and decay can be a serious problem affecting any wooden object exposed to the outdoors for extended periods, and wooden garden furniture is no different. However, most of the time the fungal mould you can see is purely a cosmetic problem, doing no damage to the structure and strength of the wood. There are only a few species of fungus that cause wood to physically decay, but they should not be taken lightly.…
Water tanks play a hugely important role in almost every western society, primarily because they have the ability to hold large masses of water without the possibility of it evaporating too quickly. This decrease in evaporation rate makes water tanks particularly useful in Australia–publicly, commercially, and residentially. Water tanks are now much more advanced in design than ever before; there are also many different, more precisely mixed materials which they can be made from.…
House painting is a major DIY project for majority of property owners, especially those seeking to put up their properties for sale in the near future—given that it significantly increases the value of the property. It is important to note that both latex and oil-based paints have dominated both the residential and commercial paint industry for both indoor and external painting tasks.
This article provides some important information that applies to both residential painters and commercial painters regarding which safety practices to adopt before, during and after painting…
If you are interested in starting an asbestos removal company, there are several things that you will need to be aware of. To start, there are two types of licenses that you can get for removing asbestos from a building. These is the class A asbestos removal license, which is for removing friable asbestos (made from dry materials that crumble easily by hand) and the class B asbestos removal license, which is for removing bonded asbestos.…
The roof plays an important role in protecting the house inhabitants from external weather elements. This explains why homeowners should ensure their roofs are in proper condition at all times. This article outlines 5 warning signs which homeowners should watch out given that they signify the need for roof urgent repairs.
Missing granules
Poor installation of downspouts or poorly devised valley drainage can lead to a waterfall effect and consequent washing away of granules.…
The world is gradually getting better at reducing the environmental harm caused by the big carbon footprint. Recycling is on the up, renewable energy is becoming common place, and people are beginning to look at ways in which they personally can help save the planet.
But helping the environment doesn’t stop with responsible waste disposal and cutting down on vehicle transport. You can do a whole lot to contribute to the world by green home renovations.…
