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Transform Your Garage: 10 Simple DIY Upgrades for a More Functional Home Space

UK Construction Blog

For structural assessments, it’s worth consulting a professional to evaluate the soundness of foundations, walls, and roof before proceeding with major changes. Create specific zones for tools, gardening equipment, sports gear and automotive supplies to establish a logical system.

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IBHS Guide Offers Tips to Prevent Winter Property Damage

CCR Magazine

When it’s cold outside, interior water damage becomes a concern, with frozen pipes and leaky roofs remaining among the most common causes of losses resulting in insurance claims. In northern climates, ice dams can cause water intrusion from the roof system.

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Is Your Roof Storm-Ready? Essential Maintenance Tips

CCR Magazine

However, many skip the roof, which has the most impact during a storm. Here are some essential maintenance tips to help protect your roof: Why Routine Checks Matter Before a Storm Hits Storms dont give much warning, so preparing ahead of time is key. Roofing companies can offer full evaluations before and after storm events.

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Why Preplanned LED Lighting Layouts Matter for Construction

CCR Magazine

Producing a great deal of project benefits, pre-planned construction zone lighting layouts provide a proposed custom-tailored lighting plan for indoor and outdoor job sites with accurate fixture counts and product recommendations. This not only leads to reduced labor and material costs but also faster project completion.

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Renovate or Extend? How to Choose the Right Home Improvement for Your Budget & Needs

UK Construction Blog

Structural and Infrastructural Improvements These renovations address the core systems and structural elements of your home: Rewiring : Complete electrical rewiring of a three-bedroom house costs approximately 3,000-5,000. Plumbing Updates : Replacing outdated plumbing systems ranges from 2,000-6,000 depending on the property size.

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Bright ideas ahead: The skylight edge

Construction Specifier

Well-designed skylights can take maximum advantage of solar heat gain co-efficient (SHGC) in winter to reduce energy consumption, as well as reduce lighting heat load on cooling systems in summer. However, the very nature of a skylight—being a penetration through the roof—introduces a potential vulnerability: water leakage.

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A Sculpted Cob House in Kazakhstan

Natural Building

The building is arranged almost like a medieval hall, with a communal dining area at its heart, a family relaxation zone on one side and a sleeping area and bathhouse on the other; each of the five inhabitants has their own bedroom and bathroom. We designed the water circulation system to sustain the plants efficiently.”