Time for an Enclosure? Why Choose Aluminum for Your Pool Fencing

23 December 2020
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Now that you're building that new swimming pool, you'll also need a new fence. Installing a fence is the best way to ensure a safe and secure backyard pool experience. Most pool-related deaths and injuries involve children and because of that, many states have made fencing a requirement for backyard pools. If you've decided to install a fence around your new pool, you owe it to yourself to choose a quality material like aluminum fencing. Read More

4 Essential Types Of Work Zone Equipment

14 December 2020
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Road construction work zones can pose a serious safety hazard for both workers and motorists. Anytime motor vehicles share the roadway with construction workers, the potential for an accidental collision exists. Specialized equipment designed to alert drivers to the presence of construction workers should be incorporated into every work zone. This equipment can take many forms, giving construction crews the ability to customize their work zone to meet their unique safety needs. Read More

Keeping Your Air Conditioner Working All Summer Long

4 December 2020
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you use a window air conditioning unit to cool your home during warmer parts of the year, making sure it is ready for the job at any time is a must. Here are routine maintenance steps to take to ensure your unit remains operational. Clean The Filter Regularly An air conditioning unit has a filter, just as a furnace does. This traps lint so it does not blow around your home. Read More

Cold Weather Shrinkage: Is Your Roof Prepared For It?

24 November 2020
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

For many people, winter is the perfect season for holidays and other festivities. However, winter can also be one of the most problematic times for roofs. Roofs can shrink and become damaged in very cold weather. Learn about the effects of roof shrinkage and how to deal with it below. What Are the Negative Effects of Roof Shrinkage? Shrinkage is a term used to describe roofing materials and other structures that contract in cold temperatures. Read More

Artificial Ponds: Do You Need To Excavate Your Backyard?

17 November 2020
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you plan to install an artificial pond in your backyard, you may need some help doing so, especially if the area contains rocks and other sediments. In this case, you want to excavate the land before you install your pond. Learn why and how you need to excavate your backyard before you install your pond below. Why Is Excavating the Land Important? The rocks and sediment in your backyard could be just a couple of things you need to worry about before you install your artificial pond. Read More

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Sometimes when you come across a piece of real estate, you'll see the words "build to suit" in the listing. This means that the buyer of the property can build a structure or change the existing structure to meet their needs. But do you know who will do the actual building to meet the buyer's needs? A construction worker will. Actually, a whole team of construction workers will. Most construction work is custom, at least to some degree. So, in that regard, contractors are always building to suit. That's kind of like this blog, if you think about it! We write to suit the tastes of our readers while ensuring we continue to do good research.