Considerations with Residential Tennis Court Construction
Posted on:
6 June 2017
There is a misconception that you can create a residential tennis court with just some level land and a net. The truth is that a court like that would be ideal for figuring out if you want a full tennis court and if you would actually use it often enough to justify construction. If you have decided that you would use it often enough or that your children who are taking lessons would benefit from it, then you may need to consider hiring a tennis court builder.
[Read More]
When to Check for Signs of Needed Underpinning or Foundation Repair
Posted on:
5 June 2017
In many cases, you will see obvious signs that your home's foundation needs underpinning or other repair; these signs may include cracks or chips along the foundation or water leaking into the basement. You might also notice cracks along the interior walls and ceilings that indicate the house is shifting and sinking. However, there are times when you may want to give your home's foundation an extra "once over," and check it for needed repair.
[Read More]
Two tips for safely transporting and handling your construction materials
Posted on:
5 June 2017
Damaged construction materials can not only drastically increase the costs of your project, but could also result in serious delays (due to the time spent waiting for the replacement materials to arrive). As such, it's sensible to take measures to ensure that your materials remain safe when they're being transported to the construction site and whilst they're being moved around inside it. Here are two ways to do this.
Keep materials secured inside the vehicle
[Read More]
Preparing to Minimise Land Effects and Deal With Byproducts When Trenchless Drilling
Posted on:
4 June 2017
Trenchless and horizontal directional drilling reduce the effect of drilling on the landscape and produces fewer byproducts throughout the process. However, the process still affects the land and creates some byproducts. Although both effects are lessened, you still need to prepare. Here's what to keep in mind:
1. Soil Investigation
A directional or trenchless drilling service requires a certain type of land to be the most successful. If the soil is too sandy, for instance, it can be more likely to cave in during the drilling process.
[Read More]
