A flat roof needs to be inspected periodically in order to determine if it is still in good shape or if it needs to be repaired or replaced. A cursory inspection involves checking the surface around the edges and corners to see if there is any cracking or flaking. A…
We always say this, but NEVER choose a friend or a family member. You may have heard of stories of people who hired their friends or relatives to carry out restoration only for the whole project to turn out to be a disaster. It is therefore, not advisable to…
Maintaining a property is integral to a successful upkeep of that property’s function. An office building will need to be maintained so that business can be carried out inside. A home needs to be maintained so the residents can live their day-to day lives without major problems. In order to…
Unfortunately there are many things that can go wrong in construction. Every seasoned builder knows to expect that some kind of issue will crop up on each project he works on. As a result every seasoned builder knows how to handle these issues and understands the need to plan for potential…
The current state of the construction industry doesn’t really allow for many businesses to have a large workforce, so they often get around the issues of getting people with specific expertise into a project by contracting out – outsourcing – to another company which does have those expertise. Even the…
Over recent years, both roof lights and roof lanterns have grown massively in popularity, with a lot of new property developments made with flat roofs, which can usually have roof lights fitted quite easily and quickly, and that’s if they aren’t already included at the start. The difference between these…