The pros and cons of log homes
A cosy log home is one of the best options for homeowners looking to incorporate a rustic, natural design aesthetic into their living space.
Read more7 ways to cut down on building costs without sacrificing quality.
Buy materials direct from the brick manufacturer, you save 10% on the cost from other suppliers, it’s not easy to find one that will sell bricks to you direct but they do exist.
Read moreHiring a Building Contractor
Hiring a contractor can be one of the most stressful experiences you encounter, so getting the right team on board is critical.
Read moreTile Suppliers
Choosing the correct tiles for your home is an important and vital task. Choosing the right tiles will ensure aesthetic benefits as well as durability.
Read moreWaterproofing
water penetrates slowly but surely through your walls, roof or concrete deck. In that way water can cause a lot of damage to your furniture and even your ceilings, It can turn out to be very, very expensive.
Read moreThe Choice between a Qualified Professional owned company VS UnQualified Owned Contractor
We have experience with many projects and are not chance takers.
Read moreCOSTING: AN IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR PROJECT
The Bill Of Quantities (BOQ) ensures that all measured works are covered hence this helps in advising the client on the expected cost of construction.
Read moreDrywall is one of the Toughest trades to master.
Always sand the entire wall to flatten out all imperfections.
Read moreCarpenters
Carpenters may specialise in a particular area of the trade, so please be sure your chosen professional is able to complete your specific project by advising very clearly what you need and what you expect!
Read moreCommon Home Renovation Mistakes
Taking on a whole home renovation project is a smart move to make. For one thing, renovation is a much more cost effective option to building from the ground up.
Read moreConcreting
There are several things to consider when selecting a concreting professional. The first is to ensure that the concreter is licensed and has insurance (necessary for larger concreting jobs).
Read moreDry Walling
A Drywall is used to construct walls and ceilings and has become a popular material now used in most homes. Drywall is also known as wallboard, plasterboard or gypsum board and takes the form of panels of gypsum plaster pressed between thick sheets of fiberglass matting or heavyweight paper that are called facers and backers. Additives that prevent mildew, condensation or flammability can be induced in the gypsum plaster layer.
Read moreCONSIDER THIS BEFORE YOU START ON YOUR BUILDING PROJECT
For projects that span over 3 months, it is very important to understand that material (hardware) prices may change at any time of the year.
Read moreWinter time is: Painting Your House Time!
Don’t go cheap or you will be painting again very soon! You want your fruits of hard labour to last and to make your home be something you can be proud of!
Read moreThe Benefit Of Building a Loft Room
If we’re true to ourselves we all would love more space within our homes wouldn’t you agree?
Read moreReliable Roofing To Protect You From The Rain
Save Your Home From Severe Rain Damage With Strong And Durable Roofing
Read more7 Things to consider before starting your renovation!
7. Security Your home will be open 8-10 hours of the day, with gates opening and closing. The opportunistic criminal can see this as an invitation to gain access. Inform your contractor if, and when you are expecting deliveries and when your gardener will be there and when not. Most contractors and their staff will guard your house, as if it is their own, so you don’t have to be concerned.
Read moreCladding
Simply put, it is any material used to protect a building’s exterior. Cladding is also used as a tool to direct the flow of water or the force of the wind against a building and controls both elements by preventing them from penetrating the exterior of your home.
Read moreBrick laying
This article will dissect two elements involved in construction, namely: brick laying and retaining walls.
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