Building Your Domain: A Construction and Contracting Blog

Breathe Easy: How Specialist Office Cleaning Can Prevent Respiratory Illnesses In Employees

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Keeping your offices clean and tidy is more than a matter of keeping up appearances and scrubbing off a bit of grime – it’s also vital for keeping your offices free of dust, mites and airborne pathogens that can trigger unpleasant and dangerous respiratory illnesses in both you and your employees. However, keeping your offices free of these nasty particles requires a more thorough approach than simple cleaning and disinfecting, and office cleaning companies can offer a range of specialised services that will help keep office air as free of airborne contaminants as possible. Read More»

A Bit On The Side: Choosing Budget Siding Materials For Your Home

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Affixing some well made and well chosen siding to your house can do far more than simply spruce up your home’s exterior appearance – the extra layer of protection that siding gives your walls can also drastically reduce the amount of wear and tear they take over time, as well as providing an extra layer of heat insulation to lower your heating and air conditioning bills. However, having siding fitted to your home can be prohibitively expensive for those of us on a tighter budget. Read More»

Wiring in the Kitchen: Three Electrical Questions for People Turning Old Buildings Into Restaurants

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If you have purchased an old building and plan to turn it into a restaurant, there are thousands of tips and ideas you need to keep in mind. Here’s a look at what you need to consider in terms of electricity in your kitchen. These questions will help you review the existing electrical system and make decisions about upgrades: 1. Are there outlets designed for appliances? When you are putting heavy-duty commercial appliances in your kitchen, you need to ensure that the appliances have outlets that can support them. Read More»

Five Things to Consider When Choosing Timber Ceiling Trusses for Your Home or Business

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If you want to add a unique, luxurious look to a room in your home or business, you may want to consider adding timber trusses to the ceiling. While choosing the trusses, there are several ideas you should keep in mind. Take a look at these tips: 1. Opt for supportive beams on new buildings. If you are still in the design process of your home or business, consider choosing a design that integrates timber trusses in both a decorative and a supportive role. Read More»

Fire And Residential Doors: 3 FAQs

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You need to proactively mitigate the fire risk within your residential premises as much as possible. Incorporating fire-rated building materials in your house design during the construction phase is perhaps the best way to do this. If your house is built already, you might want to invest in a fire extinguisher. This article answers three questions about fire and residential doors. Prospective new homeowners should find this information useful. How Does The Choice Of Material Affect The Fire Risk? Read More»