Timber or wood is probably the most sought-after framing material. It’s renewable, sustainable and readily available. Additionally, wood makes an excellent insulator and helps minimise carbon footprint. However, wood comes in various types, each with unique characteristics affecting its performance in different conditions. Therefore, identifying the ideal option that satisfies your project requirements might be daunting.
While pine wood might not be among the options on your mind when selecting framing materials, it’s surprisingly more versatile and durable than most conventional framing options. Read More»
You will need scaffolding when building your commercial building. Typically, the equipment keeps builders safe as they lay bricks and utilities at heights. Below are several things you should know before installing a scaffold at your site.
Preliminary Assessments
Consult your builder to know the scaffolding needs at the site. For instance, what is the maximum height of the building? It helps determine the scaffolding height. The dimensions of the building will help you establish the width of the scaffolding. Read More»
As someone who is looking into some type of building project, you might be looking at structural steel instead of wood and other commonly used materials. If this is true, then you may want to learn a little more about structural steel before you get too deep into planning your project or before you purchase and start using structural steel.
It’s a Type of Carbon Steel
Structural steel is a type of carbon steel. Read More»
Civil works handle many of the roadway issues you have in towns and along the highways connecting those towns. One of the issues that civil works will handle is when there are severe flooding and drainage issues in particular areas. One way they do this is through a process of excavation, setting new drainage and placing new guttering. If this is planned for your area, there are some things you should expect and prepare for. Read More»
Damage to your asphalt driveway occurs gradually. It first starts with the steady degradation of the asphalt surface due to prolonged exposure to UV rays. Once the surface starts to disintegrate, cracks form, and these fissures allow moisture to make its way into the structure of the driveway. If this water damage is left unchecked, the structural integrity of the driveway is jeopardised, and this leads to the formation of potholes, sunken spots and more. Read More»
