Roofing: The Importance of Fire Protection

Posted on: 21 July 2016
The summer temperatures have an intense glare to them, and the temperatures on roofs can spike a lot higher than the surrounding air temperatures. This in turn raises the internal temperatures in the house and makes it overwhelmingly uncomfortable. For flat roofs, the effect is even worse, as such roofs tend to trap more heat. So if you're a constant victim of the intense heat, then it's about time you do something about it.
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Posted on: 5 May 2016
A leaking roof is not only annoying but also embarrassing.  Every time you see clouds gathering outside, you start to worry about the amount of rainwater that is going to trickle into your house through the roof. However, that must not be the case, especially if you are capable of fixing the roof yourself. In addition, rainwater may destroy paint on your walls, or it may come into contact with loose electrical wires in the house and cause electrical fires.
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Posted on: 3 December 2015
Correct plasterboard handling can reduce your plasterboard costs by between 16 and 67 percent. Aside from the financial repercussions, poor handling can also cause physical damage to you and your workforce. There's no substitute for proper training. Simply following these tips could prevent a serious accident. Carrying Plasterboard With a Partner Plasterboards can be very heavy and awkward to carry. Musculoskeletal injuries induced by incorrect posture are common in construction, especially when two people are trying to carry a large plasterboard in different ways.
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Posted on: 10 April 2015
The popularity of trusses in the roofing market is mainly attributed to the lower costs in terms of labour and materials compared to the conventional framing alternative. Moreover, they are structurally resilient and can be incorporated in a variety of architectural designs. If you are thinking about using timber roof trusses in your new building, here are the key pre-installation factors to consider. Fabrication The fabrication of roof trusses dictates the standards of workmanship, the structural strength achieved and compliance with the Building Code of Australia.
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