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A Guide to Replacing Your Sliding Glass Door

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Replacing your sliding glass door may seem intimidating, but doing so will help you cut on costs of professional installation. Higher-quality unit manufacturers have made the installation straightforward and fairly simple. With experiences of installing a swinging door or a window, you will not have any trouble installing a sliding glass door unit on your own. Take a look at this simple guide for a successful project. Remove the Interior Trim Read More»

5 Considerations to Make when Hiring a Tipper Truck for your Construction Job

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Tipper trucks are the most dependable solution for transporting loose materials to and from construction sites. There are many types and sizes available on the market, and your choice of truck will depend on the exact nature of job you need it for. Having your specifications – design, capacity, size, terrain compatibility etc. – established will make your search much easier. The following is a description of each of these considerations. Read More»

3 Common Reasons for Residential Roof Leaks

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The rainy season is a time to delight. Rainwater reduces the need to perform manual tasks such as lawn watering and it helps rid of dust coming into your home from adjacent roads. However, leaking rainwater can also cause a lot of damage if it finds its way inside your home. Indeed, the roof section is one of the areas that often requires waterproofing repairs.  Here are a couple of common causes of leaking problems experienced with residential roofs. Read More»

Some Questions You Might Have About Using Tilt-Up Panels for Construction

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Tilt-up panels refer to concrete panels that are poured flat on the ground at a jobsite, and then they are tilted up and put into place to create walls and the frame of a building. They offer many advantages over standard production methods, and tilt-up panels are quickly becoming a favorite option for builders. If you want to have a new building erected and tilt-up panels have been recommended for you, note a few questions you might have and then discuss these with your builder. Read More»

Advantages of pre-manufactured roof trusses for your home

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The truss bridges the space above the rooms in your house and the roof. Its shape determines the outlook of the roof. Various shapes and sizes of trusses can be combined for you to get a unique look, and they can be made from either wood or steel as the engineers may deem fit. A pre-manufactured roof truss is a framework of posts, rafters, and struts assembled industrially and fitted on your house to offer support to the roof. Read More»