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Choosing the Right Material For a Construction Project

  • How to Care for Your Wood Window Frames

    Wood-framed windows are a popular choice for many Australian homeowners because of their natural beauty and rustic appeal. However, these windows require extra care to keep looking pristine because they are highly susceptible to harsh weather elements like rain and direct sun exposure. If you are looking to install wood-framed windows in your home, here is an inside scoop on what you can do to ensure they keep looking good and last longer.

  • What Are The Principal Considerations When Erecting A Verandah?

    Australians who want to bring the outdoors into their home will possibly consider constructing a verandah for the additional space it will avail them. This feature not only makes it all the easier to entertain during the summer, but a well-constructed verandah subsequently makes your property more valuable too! Therefore, it is critical for you to make sure you are making the right choices when coming up with your verandah plans or you could end up with a structure that does not enhance the visual appeal of your residence.

  • 5 Questions Before Your Home Is Built

    It is helpful to have a checklist for every stage of the homebuilding process so that nothing important escapes your attention. This article discusses some of the questions that can help you to generate a checklist of what you should pay attention to just before you sign the contract for construction to start. Do You Have a Filing System? Make sure that you have developed a filing system to help you to keep track of all the documentation that will come your way when the construction project begins.

  • 3 things to think about before tinting your home

    Whether you found out about tinting when looking for energy saving tips online, or have just noticed that a lot of people in your area have had window tinting work recently, lots of people are now aware of the variety of problems which can be tackled by tinting your windows. Typically applied as a film, window tinting technology has improved dramatically recently, and is  an effective solution which does not impact of the structural integrity of your windows.

  • Two reasons to create a generous contingency fund when renovating an older property

    If you plan to renovate an older property, it's important to set up a larger-than-average contingency fund. Read on to find out why. There may be asbestos Many of the houses that were built during the 20th century were constructed with asbestos, a substance which has since been discovered to cause serious lung diseases in people who are exposed to it.  If during the course of the renovation work, your contractor comes across features which they suspect may contain asbestos, you will need to address this problem before the renovation work can continue.

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Choosing the Right Material For a Construction Project

If you are planning to start a new construction project, you may be wondering about the best type of materials to use. About 6 months ago, I decided to carry out an extensive renovation of my home. This would involve demolishing one wall, extending the kitchen and the construction of a new patio area. I really wasn't sure which materials would be best. I consulted with a contractor and he explained the pros and cons of each material. In the end, I opted for wood and steel. I am really pleased with the end results. I hope this blog helps you to plan your construction project.

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