• Create More Space For Your Grown Up family With A Home Extension

  22 October 2015

  As your family grows up and your children become teenagers, you may find that your current living space isn't big enough anymore. Some families will sell their current home and buy a larger property to achieve more space. However, if you don't want to relocate, then creating a home extension may be a better option. There are a number of different types of home extension available, depending on what will be suited to your existing home, the available land, and your personal needs.

• How to Select the Best Gearbox Lubricant for Your Equipment

  12 October 2015

  Some gearbox repair needs can be traced to a failure by the lubricant to do its work of cooling/protecting the moving parts of the system. This article discusses some factors that you should consider when selecting the right lubricants for the gearboxes of your heavy construction equipment. Lubricant Viscosity Very thick (viscous) lubricants resist movement and can adhere to the surface of moving gearbox components. This adherence limits the friction that would have taken place so the equipment will last longer.

• Various Construction Hazards Revealed Through Excavations

  30 September 2015

  In construction, several tests on the identified site of construction are required. Depending on the type of building and other factors, different local authorities impose different regulations and requirements for construction. All these requirements usually enhance safety for the workers on the site, as well as future occupants of the building. Beyond preparing the sites for construction, excavations are also ways of determining several other safety conditions of your construction site.

• The Benefits of Concrete Construction for Homes

  3 September 2015

  Concrete may seem like a dull and drab building material, as it's often associated with roads and driveways. However, it's a very versatile construction product that can be used to create the actual frame of a home and even be used for flooring and countertops inside a house. Concrete has many advantages over other building materials, so if you're having a new home constructed or are doing any type of renovating inside the home, you might want to note if concrete is a good option for you.

• Where Does Asbestos Usually Hide?

  24 August 2015

  Asbestos is a mineral commonly found in a white colour, but there have been some reported cases of asbestos featuring a blue or brown tint. Overall, the asbestos mineral's appearance is highly dependent on the initial material used while mixing to construct the structure. For example, people commonly use polymers, cement, asphalt, or starch as binders; each of these offering asbestos different colours. If you are looking to start an asbestos removal project, here are some of the most common spots where it can be found.

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