2020

2020

Asphalt Paving Driveway Installation: Homeowner Questions

3 November 2020
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Asphalt paving a driveway can create one of the most stable and durable surfaces for traveling to and from your home. If you are looking into new asphalt pavement installation on your property, you are bound to have a few questions. Here is a look at just a few of the general questions most property owners have and the answers you should know.  Can you install new asphalt pavement over old, existing pavement?
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The Primary Advantages Involved With Using A Submersible Well Pump

28 October 2020
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

The pump is critical to the function of your property's well. When you want to make your well easier, more energy-efficient, and quieter to use, you need to install a pump that is designed to meet these standards. Instead of using an aboveground pump, you can make the switch to a deep well pump. These benefits come from installing and using a submersible well pump in your property's well. No Need for Priming
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3 Reasons To Throw Out Your Shower Curtains And Switch To Glass Shower Doors In Your Bathroom

21 October 2020
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Is it worth it to install glass shower doors in your bathroom? While using shower curtains is always an option to keep water off of your floors, it can be difficult to keep clean. They're also still prone to leaking, which can cause damage to your bathroom floors. Having glass doors installed is fairly inexpensive, and there are quite a few benefits to switching away from using shower curtains. Read on to discover three reasons why switching to glass is a great idea for your bathroom.
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Residential Excavation Steps

15 October 2020
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

The excavation process is completed during the construction of your home and is the initial step necessary, prior to preparing the foundation. If you are curious as to how an excavation is conducted or if you plan on being present on the day that 'ground is broken', review some tips that will prepare you for the start of your home construction project. The Outline And The Equipment Before the construction project begins, your contractor will prepare plans and may have an architect aid them in deciding where to set up the home, the design of each room, and any outdoor features that will be constructed.
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Options For Repairing A Clogged Or Compacted Septic System Drainfield

12 October 2020
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

One reason it's so important to maintain your septic system properly is so the drainfield isn't damaged. When the drainfield is clogged up or compacted, wastewater can't filter through the soil, and repairs are necessary or sewage may accumulate on your lawn. Here are some common causes of drainfield problems and some options for septic tank drainfield repair. Why A Drainfield Develops Problems One reason your drainfield might have issues is that the soil is compacted.
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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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