More Than Concrete

More Than Concrete

2 Reasons Why You Should Not Attempt Installing A Concrete Foundation Without Professional Help

20 April 2022
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Whether you are adding on to your house or planning on building an outbuilding on your property, you will need to start with a foundation. After deciding that you would like for the structure to have a foundation made from concrete, you may be looking into purchasing premade forms and pouring the cement yourself. However, especially if this is the first time you have ever worked with cement, you should reconsider turning this into a do-it-yourself project.
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Your Commercial Roof Plays A Large Role In Your Building’s Energy-Efficiency

30 March 2022
 Categories: , Blog

On any building, a roof can cause large amounts of heat to escape and this can lead to higher energy costs. As a result, it's a good idea to talk to a commercial roofing contractor about how you can improve the performance of your roof. Roof Materials  When you are having your commercial roof installed, you'll want to make sure that your roof is made using the right material. Some materials are considered to be of higher quality and are expected to last a much longer period of time.
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Getting The Right Equipment To Keep Workers Safe When Working On Roadways

17 March 2022
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Work zones that require people to be in the road when traffic is still flowing can be dangerous, but there are some things you can do to help minimize that danger and keep your workers safe. Work zone equipment includes many different things, and some of the equipment is designed to improve visibility, while other equipment will divert traffic and add some protection for the work zone crew. Personal Protection
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The Perks That Come From Having Retractable Awnings

14 February 2022
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you have thought about getting awnings for your house but have not yet made a decision on the exact type you need, you will want to learn about retractable screens. Out of the few different kinds, many people find that the retractable awnings are better suited for their homes. To help you see why that is, you will want to spend a few minutes reading over the following: They Help With The Utility Bills 
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How Water Well Testing Services Can Keep Your Family Safe

13 January 2022
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Water is an essential resource that homeowners rely on every day. However, municipal water sources tend to be both costly and unreliable, making these sources a less than ideal option for homeowners seeking to gain access to water. For that reason, many homeowners have a private water well installed on their property, providing them with a consistent and reliable water source while eliminating exorbitant water costs. Unfortunately, many homeowners either don't know how to or forget that it is essential to maintain and repair their water well system to ensure that it can provide them with safe and usable water.
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Concrete has been an incredibly popular construction material for centuries, and maybe even millennia. The ancient Romans even used a form of concrete to make dams and aqueducts! When we learned this fact, we just had to share it. In fact, that happens a lot when we learn new construction facts and information. That's why we created this blog — so we have a convenient place to share! Since the construction and contracting industry is so vast, we come across new material all of the time. Some of it is about specific types of construction, and other facts are more generalized. But we share it all!

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