Considerations When Hiring A Builder

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You will need a builder's services when renovating your home or building a new structure. However, how do you choose a builder? Below is an extract with some pointers on how to select a builder.  Assess The Builder's Speciality  Check the builder's speciality to determine whether they are a right fit for your project. For instance, some builders could specialise in residential, commercial or industrial projects. A specialised builder brings in much-needed expertise.

20 July 2023

The Building Approval Process: 5 Tips for Contractors

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If you're a contractor, you know that the building approval process can be time-consuming and frustrating. However, there are some actions that will help make the process go more smoothly. Here are five tips for ensuring your building project gets approved quickly and without major problems. 1. Do your research ahead of time Before you even start the building approval process, make sure you do your research and work out precisely what you need to do to get approved.

21 November 2022

2 Benefits of Installing a Retaining Wall for Your Home Property's Landscape

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If your home's property has a bare hill, you may feel that it is missing something. Because of this, you may be considering building a brick retaining wall to add to its aesthetic and offset the visual lines along the slope. While a retaining wall can add to the beauty of your landscape, having one built by a professional can do so much more. Below are a couple of benefits of having a brick retaining wall installed along the hill on your property's landscape.

23 February 2022

3 Ways To Lighten And Brighten An Old, Dark Staircase

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One of the key features of modern home design is a feeling of light and spaciousness. This applies to both large and small homes, and is achieved using clever design tactics and strategic placement of windows and walls. Unfortunately, many older homes were not designed and built with these ideas in mind and can feel dark and enclosed, even if they're big on space. A staircase is one of the areas in older homes that is often very dark and cramped.

3 January 2019

4 Essential Tips When Installing Gyprock Plasterboard

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Homeowners can take on gyprock plasterboard installation projects on their own if they obtain a guide on how to perform the desired home improvement project. This article discusses some essential tips which can help you to get the best from the plasterboard which you plan to install in your home. Hang Them Correctly You should not select the direction in which to hang the gyprock plasterboard randomly. The best way is to hang them horizontally.

23 April 2018

How to Get a Good Report During Your Building Inspection

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The report that's issued by your building's inspector plays a critical role in determining how fast the property will sell. A building inspection will involve checking the property's structure, electrical and HVAC system, furniture, appliances, roofing system, furnishings and fixtures, and the outdoor space. If an inspector issues a report which indicates that the property or part of it is not in good condition, the prospective buyers get the upper hand and can negotiate a lower price.

27 November 2017

Top Advantages of Vinyl Cladding

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The structures or finishes you add to your exterior walls are not only for decorative purposes, but for weatherproofing as well. For most homeowners, cladding is an excellent way to make their exterior walls attractive and to protect their homes from the elements. However, if you want to get the most out of your cladding, you must invest in the right type. One of the major things that you should consider is the material the cladding is made of.

23 June 2017