When restoring damaged or deteriorated historic buildings, choosing historic materials is always the best option. However, when that is not possible, we will work through the appropriate channels to make sure that substituted materials match closely and will not cause architectural damage to the site.
The minimum shelf life of gypsum plaster is 3 to 4 months from the manufacturer's time stamp located on each bag. However, if you store your bags of gypsum plaster in a cool, dry, moisture-free environment, it can last 6 months or more.
The first beverage cans were made of tin and steel, but aluminum had a number of advantages over each. Aluminum was lighter, and in addition to its strength and resistance to corrosion, aluminum cans offered a better canvas to print both text and pictures.
One of the benefits of solvent-based paver sealers is that they tend to have a higher solid content than water-based sealers. This means that there is more acrylic available to protect the paver.
Modern aggregate delivery services offer significant advantages. Aggregate materials can be spread on steep or awkward slopes; conveyed through small openings like windows and doorways; laid in trenches and crawl spaces; and distributed around underground tanks or pipelines.
When cutting your pavers or other landscaping materials using one of our block splitters, it’s important that you are aware of the damage the cut block can endure immediately following the split. Essentially, the force exerted by the blades can propel the cut pieces beyond the table.
Did you know that ancient building materials are actually making a comeback as more Americans strive to live more environmentally friendly? Some of these include straw bale, cob, and rammed earth.
There are a variety of substances that can be added to epoxy floor coatings, including sand or quartz for better traction, or colored paint chips to make different colors or patterns. Construction chemical suppliers often have these additives in addition to the sealers if you need them.
Porches enhance the value of a home and give the residents a great place to hang out. But it's hard to enjoy the great outdoors when you're plagued by bugs. Having a screened enclosure installed can restore your enjoyment of your porch.
PC epoxy is used when the greatest surface bonding power is required. This is because PC epoxy is a high "wet-grab tack" that is chemical, detergent, and acid resistant, allowing for great convenience when overhead and sidewall work is being done.
Have you ever wondered what tools plasterers use for the job? Apparently, they use quite a handful. Some of the more basic tool include: trowels, mixers, scrapers, angle beads and a something called a hawk that's used to hold the plaster.
Even though humans have been using other metals like copper and lead for thousands of years, more aluminum is produced today than all other non-ferrous metals put together. For example, in the year 1999, 31 million tons of aluminum were commercially produced globally, while only 14.1 million tons of copper and 6 million tons of lead were produced that same year.
Why are metal roofs so energy efficient? Because metal has a very high heat-reflective capacity, a metal roof can block a large amount of heat from entering the attic. Homeowners who switch to metal roofs can even see up to a 20% savings on cooling energy costs.
Although alum was used by early civilizations, it was Hans Christian Oersted who identified aluminum in 1825. It was isolated a couple of years later in 1827 by Friedrich Wohler, who improved on an earlier technique used by his predecessor, Sir Humphry Davy.
It’s not that hard to miss a construction site when you’re driving down the road, but some sites that actually are top secret. During the building of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, the final height of the tower was kept secret. However, the height was leaked, causing the planners to add 20 more feet to the final height.
Did you know that we couldn't have modern skyscrapers without aluminum? It has a strength that's equivalent to steel, yet it weighs 35 to 65 percent less. It's also a very durable material and holds up under even the most severe weather.
In terms of vinyl gutters, it’s always recommended that you upgrade to a higher quality material. Higher end vinyl gutters will retain their color and remain flexible over time. In addition, they won’t rust or corrode and have a greater dent resistance than other materials.
Do you ever feel like you have to make a constant tradeoff between enjoying your landscaping and letting bugs take bites out of you? If you installed a screened room, you could get in touch with nature without getting eaten alive.
What are the pros and cons of roofing tile? Roofing tile has an extremely long lifespan and is resistant to insect damage and mold rot plus roofing tile is very easy to maintain, the biggest down side to roofing tile is that it is quite heavy and can be damaged if walked on.
When designing a bulkhead using the typical “navy wall” design, you will need to set your pilings at 60-inch intervals along the length of the expanse. The walers (the horizontal support beams) need to be at least 6”x6”and attached to the pilings with galvanized bolts.
There are many benefits of aluminum, no matter what the application. It is extremely resistant to corrosion and weathering, both reducing maintenance and extending the lifetime of the product. In addition, the reflectance of the material offers valuable insulation benefits.
For projects built with composite decking, opt for material that incorporates UV protection. This will increase overall durability and longevity, improve fade resistance, and prevent the rapid, uneven color changes typical of some unprotected composites.
So what’s the difference between dry lumber and green lumber when it comes to construction building materials? This has to do with the moisture content of the wood. Basically, dry lumber’s moisture content is below 19 percent while green lumber contains anywhere above 19 percent.
We recognize that not all mobile home owners may understand all their options when their roofs are in desperate need of repairs. Let’s talk about how we can custom fabricate a new aluminum roof to fit over your existing roof.