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Residential Foundation Inspection
We all are so busy with life that we think about our foundations about as often as we think about having a root canal, that is until we observe or feel the big hurt. Like a root canal, foundations don’t get our attention until they cause problems, such as cracked and buckled walls, floors that [...]
Concrete Basics
Many of the buildings in ancient Rome, Italy were constructed with concrete. The Pantheon is one of them, it was built in 447 BC and is more than 43 meters high. It is constructed of both marble and concrete. New York City would be spread out about a hundred miles in each direction if it [...]
Synthetic Stucco Problems (EFFS)
Synthetic Stucco, also known as EIFS (Exterior Insulated Finish System), was developed in Europe after the end of World War II. The EIFS system made its way over to the United States and was first used on commercial properties. In the 1980’s, architects and builders started using synthetic stucco on residential homes and it soon [...]
Metal Roofs for Homes
In the early to mid 20th Century, if you had a metal roof on your house, it was because you were poor and it was all that you could afford. The metal roofs then were of corrugated, galvanized metal and if you remember they were called “tin roofs”. No middle or upper income family would [...]
Building a House – 12 Important Steps
Once you have considered all of the pros and cons of building your own home and you see this happening in your future, move very cautiously straight ahead. After you have settled on a budget and a floor plan, you are now ready for the real work and the many decisions in this process. You [...]
Should I Build My Own House
Building your own home can be an exhilarating experience or perhaps a disaster. You can do it, but you should move slowly and with much caution. I am a retired home builder and trust me, there could be many pitfalls awaiting you. I have seen a number of people fall into them. Probably the saddest [...]
Avoiding Foundation Problems
The various types of soil and how water reacts to them are the main enemies of your concrete foundation. Too much water will cause the soil to swell and heave upwards while not enough water will cause it to shrink. It is really this simple, if the soil beneath a foundation swells uniformly or shrinks [...]
Which is best, Silestone or Granite?
Many cooks want to know whether Silestone, a quartz product, is as dependable as granite in the kitchen area. Will Silestone hold up to vigorous use in the same manner as granite? Let us analyze the performance of Silestone vs granite with regard to food preparation and baking. One of the best features of granite [...]
Wood Flooring Types
Most wood flooring that is available includes red and white oak, birch, pine, beech, cherry and Douglas fir. Wood flooring is graded by how many defects are visible; the defects can include knots, color variations, worm holes and flags. The grade you choose will depend on the look that you want to achieve. The highest [...]
Home Emergency and Fire Extinguishers
No one likes to contemplate home fires or accidents, however they do happen. If you have to correct devices and know what to do it can mean the difference between life and death for you and your loved ones. Develop an escape route and make sure everyone in your family knows it and practices fire [...]
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