Bob’s Building Blog

Posted on: 5 December 2016
If you're looking for a painter and decorator to finish off your construction job, chances are you've got more than one criteria on which you are considering potentials. You'll probably be looking at past jobs, at cost, at level of experience, at whether or not you get on with them and at what their availability is like—but are you stopping to check whether or not they've been accredited by one of the large national painter's associations?
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Posted on: 30 November 2016
An adequate ventilation system of a roof contributes to its durability. Do you know how a ventilation system works? A ventilation system essentially pulls outside air through the entry vents located lower on the roof and it escapes through the upper vents. If you want an adequate roof ventilation, the volume of the air intake must be more or equal to the air exhaust. During a building construction, you must hire a professional who will help you install an effective roof ventilation.
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Posted on: 28 November 2016
If your residential property includes a large patio, balcony, or other outdoor area, you want to choose the right doorway for that space. A plain sliding glass door along one side may not be the right option, as it means not being able to open up that space entirely and enjoying the view, and this can also limit foot traffic in and out of the space. You do have other options than a standard patio sliding door; note two of them here so you know the best choice for your property and for really getting maximum enjoyment from your space.
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Posted on: 15 November 2016
When you are in the process of having a custom home built, it is easy to plan for the number of rooms, size of the living room, and layout of the kitchen, but don't forget about the outdoor spaces. In your backyard, there is a lot that the home builder can help you with so it is good to have this as part of the overall plan. Here are some different ideas for outdoor spaces to add.
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