When it’s properly reinforced, concrete is remarkably resilient and long-lasting. Completed in 1875, Ward’s Folly was the first home in the US built of reinforced concrete, and more than 140 years later, it still functions as a private residence.
Curved walls can make a great, unique space, but it can be hard to mount traditional crown molding materials like wood or plaster. Fortunately, there are flexible options like polyurethane, and a contractor will know how to install those just as easily.
Storm-resistant homes are a new trend in which the most advanced engineers complete with Mother Nature to create stronger buildings for storm-prone areas. This design is most notable by the use of sturdy concrete and insulated wall panels.
The key to selecting window treatments for your French doors is to think of the door as a window and to select similar treatments to those on the other windows in the room. Blinds with smaller slats are a good option, as larger blinds might interfere with opening the door.
Inspectors and subcontractors go on vacation or may be unavailable at a desired time, Frustrations occur when materials get back-ordered, discontinued, shipped incorrectly, arrive damaged, or need to be picked up. Let your general contractor worry about all of that!
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Every concrete project requires a crew skilled in knowing the right materials to use and how to install them. Not only can we guide you as to when rebar should be used, we also help in size selection.
When meeting with us for the first time, prepare a detailed list of what you want in your project. This may include diagrams or magazine clippings. We recommend holding a meeting with us to get off to a good start.
In the 1850s, British plasterer William B. Wilkinson received a British patent for a unique construction method he’d developed. He utilized a combination of iron bars and wire rope to reinforce concrete floors, walls and roofs.
Many homeowners across the country are staying in their homes longer, opting to upgrade and renovate. Three projects that Remodeling magazine suggests have high cost to value ratios are: steel door replacement, fiber-cement siding replacement, midrange garage door replacement and wooden deck additions.
When choosing your crown molding, you need to worry about more than just how long it is. Good crown molding will have the right ratio between the upper portion of the molding and the lower portion to fit your room.
To prevent rebar from being pulled loose under extreme stressors, it’s embedded deeply into the concrete, and bent at the ends to hook onto and interlock with other rebar and the concrete. This method increases friction and maximizes concrete’s compressive strength.
While some homes feature master suites that boast a spacious bathroom big enough for an army, other homes may have master baths that can barely fit one person when it’s time to get ready for work. Let’s talk about whether it’s possible to create more space in your master bath.
Eco-friendly building has its benefits. Namely, cost over time with usage is much cheaper, although the cost outright may be higher. Of course, you’re not only saving money, but the environment as well, so it’s a win-win.
An Atlanta basketball stadium was built with the rebar intentionally exposed to the elements to rust. Eventually, rust prevented air from reaching the iron, and the corrosion stopped.
Most people treat cove and crown molding as interchangeable terms, but there are distinctions. Cove molding is simpler, more streamlined and features a concave profile. Crown molding often incorporates multiple carved designs and features a convex profile.
Often, construction projects require careful coordination from all involved contractors. For instance, in a bathroom remodel, the tiler will need to wait for the plumber to be finished and so on. We will ensure that all aspects of the job are expertly synched to save you both time and money.
Metal countertops (copper, brass, zinc, and stainless steel) are beautiful and unusual, and very resistant to heat. However, they are quite expensive, somewhat difficult to find, and very susceptible to nicks and scratches.
Incorrect crown molding installations can damage your molding and cause damage to your walls, not to mention fall down. That’s why your best option for crown molding is to make sure that it’s installed by an experienced crown molding contractor.
That abandoned car, broken down refrigerator, and old washing machine get a new life in rebar - more than ninety percent of rebar produced in this country is made from recycled scrap metal.
A general contractor helps renovation or construction projects go smoothly. The contractor orders the materials; schedules all the trades; supervises onsite work; schedules and coordinates inspections; manages the budget; confirms work matches the blueprints, specs and local codes; and much more.
Think that a few inches of wood, plaster, or other material can’t make that much difference? You might be surprised. The right crown molding functions like the frame around artwork. It will give the room form and help the decor look its best.
