Are you a contractor? Are you someone who has hired a contractor in the past? Almost everyone falls into one of these two categories. Some people even fall into both! Whether you're a contractor or a client of a contractor, this blog is for you. Some of the articles will be more in-depth pieces better suited for contractors, and others will be written for an audience of homeowners. Both groups are sure to learn a lot from reading all of these articles about construction and contractors. If you're not a contractor already, this blog might even motivate you to become one.
Posted on: 7 October 2020
As a homeowner with a house that has been built on unstable soil or has a basement that is below the water table or in a flood zone, you need to consider a sump pump. A sump pump is a great way to keep water from accumulating inside your basement and damaging your home. There are a few things that you need to know before you buy to help ensure a successful sump pump installation.
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Posted on: 21 September 2020
Masonry is one of the most popular building materials as it can easily balance the needs for durability, affordability, and beauty. However, masonry can still suffer damage that will need to be repaired if the structure is to be properly maintained.
How Can Moisture Damage Masonry?
Moisture is one of the leading causes of significant damage occurring to masonry. When moisture is able to soak into the pores of the brick and mortar, it will be able to rapidly cause these materials to weaken.
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Posted on: 18 September 2020
If your driveway was originally installed in slabs, then one or more of these sections might move out of place over time. They may settle to a lower level than the rest of the driveway.
This may be down to something as simple as habitually parking a heavy vehicle on that slab. Or, you may have some normal ground changes going on. In either case, your driveway is no longer as useful as it was.
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Posted on: 14 September 2020
Sometimes, issues with damage to asphalt shingles go unnoticed—until you find a water damage problem that has gotten serious. Therefore, it is important to deal with any leaks and water damage before they get out of control. Here is the information you need:
Repair notorious leaking chimney problems
The chimney on your roof is one of the areas where you are going to need to look for problems with leaks. The leaks that start around chimneys are often due to poor design, and you may need to invest in repairs and improvements to prevent future issues with leaks and water damage.
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