How to Identify Defects in Old Buildings
Some of them might be right in front of your eyes while some are hidden problems.
Read moreHandy Tips for Purchasing Building Materials
Discover expert advice for navigating the process of purchasing building materials and achieving your home improvement goals in South Africa.
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 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 moreReinventing your space
Before choosing a colour, look at your space and find a shade that works best with the other accents in the room.
Read moreConstruction is a very delicate practice
soil samples have to be taken to predict the standup time
Read moreThe Role of a project manager
The project manager will be responsible for general liason between the field and the architect and owne
Read moreReliable Roofing To Protect You From The Rain
Save Your Home From Severe Rain Damage With Strong And Durable Roofing
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 moreRepairing Plaster Ceiling and Drywall Cracks
Scrape flaking paint and any other loose material from around cracks with the 1-inch putty knife.
Read moreCoating Materials
Coating materials are extremely varied, from paints and varnishes to vinyl plastic coatings. The advantages of coating materials include the following; Protection, insulation, safety (non slip coatings) and of course visual enhancement.
Read moreTilers and Tiles
Your tiler should provide you with a written quotation; ask for references, past experience and ask if they have some photographs of past work.
Read morePrepair the wood
Staining plywood is a little trickier since plywood tends to soak up stain at different rates,
Read moreExpert tips for improving your home's market value
When selling a house a new roof increases its market value.
Read moreMetal Fabrication and welding
Metal fabrication and metal welding, are two distinct processes. Metal fabrication refers to the process of making a final project from metal, whereas welding is a specific type of operation that can be done to metal in the fabrication process.
Read moreThe Pro and Cons of Turnkey Services
Turnkey services have become increasingly popular in various industries as businesses seek streamlined solutions for their projects.
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