Homes, Buildings, and Beyond

Posted on: 17 June 2021

Healthy home building requires using the best materials. Natural materials and materials that are nontoxic are essential, as well as those that have low VOCs (volatile organic compounds) to ensure that your indoor air is as healthy as possible. Here are a few components of building materials that can affect the quality of your home's air. 1. Glues and resins Building materials such as flooring and countertops are often made of composites held together with glue or resin substances.
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Posted on: 14 June 2021

You'll want to make sure that your boat lifts are in good condition at all times, especially when your marina offers long-term storage, dry-docking, and similar services. Unfortunately, boat lifts aren't immune to problems, even when they have been properly maintained. Here's a look at a few things that you should know about boat lift issues and signs that you may need a marina repair professional to help you with yours.
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Posted on: 11 June 2021

Window replacements can offer a huge return on investment, and they offer significant benefits while you are living in your home. If your existing windows are starting to wear out and give you problems, it may be time to consider replacing them. Here are a few reasons why you should give this some reason thought. Window Replacement Reduces Your Energy Costs Switching out your old windows with new ones can often be one of the more cost-effective improvements you can make in your home.
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Posted on: 9 June 2021

When dealing with seawall design projects, property owners often worry about over- or under-engineering the structure. How aggressive does a seawall need to be? A seawall design engineer will consider these five factors. Purpose Not every seawall serves the same purpose. If you're trying to halt erosion but don't fret much about flooding, for example, you'll probably focus on building a seawall that breaks the incoming tide. Conversely, if the seawall is part of flood prevention or mitigation efforts, you may need to devise a highly engineered solution.
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