House demolition is a job that can pose a big threat to the health of workers, members of the general public, and the environment. Some common risk exposures for people and the environment include the release of hazardous building materials into the environment, falls from height, excessive noise, strong vibrations, the uncontrolled collapse of buildings, and many more.
The best way to avoid costly errors during the demolition process is to carefully plan for your project.…
Done correctly, both rafters (also known as stick framing) and trusses are excellent roof support systems for homes. While rafters are the conventional means of supporting a residential roof, they’re less and less used these days due to the increasing popularity of truss systems.
In roof construction, a truss refers to a type of roof support that’s made by joining straight structural members together in a triangular shape. The ends of these members are connected by welding or bolting.…
Building supplies can be quite exorbitant. However, this does not automatically mean that you cannot get economical building materials that will be durable too. One of the options that you could consider is treated pine. This type of lumber can be used for an array of applications ranging from framing, flooring, fencing and more. The following are some of the reasons why treated pine lumber would be ideal for your building supplies.…
