What You Need to Know About Construction and Contractors

Posted on: 17 June 2017

Although having an attic is convenient for storage or as an additional living space, it does pose the risk of decreasing the energy efficiency of your home. Due to its proximity to the roof, an uninsulated attic would eventually lead to thermal loss and gain in your home as the ambient weather changes. Therefore, it would be advisable to invest in insulation coverage for this space. Nevertheless, with the numerous alternatives that are available, you may become confused as to what you should select for your structure.
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Posted on: 14 June 2017

Your building's foundation stands up to the weight of all the parts built above the ground. On that note, foundations often run into problems because of the immense pressure caused by the weight of the whole building and the treacherous conditions in the soil. Some of the warning signs of a bad foundation include sinking walls, wall rotation, and cracked walls. Misaligned doors are also an indication that you are running into problems.
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Posted on: 12 June 2017

For many construction projects, you are required to get a construction certificate. Generally, you can obtain that from your municipal council or from a private certifier. If you want a full range of services, you may want to work with a private certifier. Here's what to look for when choosing certifiers. 1. Combined Development Consent and Construction Certification If you need a construction certificate, you also usually need development consent. Obtaining these approvals one at a time on your own can be time consuming, but if you work with a company who can do both approvals at once for you, that can save you both time and effort.
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Posted on: 8 June 2017

Waterside homes and properties are always incredibly sought after, and if you are lucky enough to own one, you will probably want to construct a jetty to make launching watercraft easier and safer. However, constructing a jetty properly isn't simply a case of hammering a few poles into a riverbank and leaving it at that — to ensure that the jetty you construct is safe, practical and mostly importantly legal, you should seriously consider hiring a civil engineer to oversee construction works.
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