2020

Should You Add A Fireplace To Your Home?

If you have a home that doesn't have a fireplace in it, you may be wondering if it would be a nice idea to add a fireplace. However, you may not even know that this is not just a pipe dream. It is something that can actually be done. There are fireplace installation services companies that can build and add a fireplace to an existing home structure. Now the question just becomes, should you add a fireplace to your home? Read More 

Effective Rockfall Protection Systems For Commercial Construction Sites

If you're working on a commercial construction project where rockfalls pose a significant threat, then it's important to plan in advance. These rockfall protection systems in particular may be just what you need to make these construction sites safer for everyone involved. Hexagonal Mesh Screens One of the more common systems used for rockfalls around commercial construction sites is a hexagonal mesh screen. It is applied to areas where the are loose rocks to help keep them confined, so even if they do fall, they won't be able to build momentum and affect nearby construction sites at all. Read More 

Custom Home Building Guidelines

Investing in building a custom home can be one of the most important investments that a family can make. However, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the work that will be involved with designing the perfect home for your family. Work With A Home Design Professional There is an immense number of factors and considerations that will have to go into the home design process. While there are computer programs that can assist individuals with creating a basic home design, it is important to appreciate that these programs will typically pale in comparison to the quality that can be enjoyed by working with a professional home designer. Read More 

Things To Look At When Buying A Log Home Kit From A Supplier

If you have some construction experience and dreams of building your very own log home, it is not hard to find a company that offers log home kits that include many of the materials you need, and the floor plans to create your new home from the ground up. These kits can take a lot of the guesswork out of sourcing good materials as they usually include everything from the trusses, to wall braces, to roofing. Read More 

Everything You Need To Know About Using Limestone In Your Garden

Limestone is a very useful material for the garden. It can be used in large slabs for patios, crushed for pathways, and even in a powder form to enrich garden soil.  Is limestone available in large pieces?  Like many naturally occurring stones, limestone is quarried from the earth and cut into large slabs. Depending on the intended use and the quality of a particular piece, the slab is then cut down into smaller pieces that can be used for limestone patios, walkways, and garden bed edging. Read More