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Carrie's Construction Tips

Welcome to my blog. I'm Carrie and I would like to share some of the top tips I have learnt about construction and repair work in the home. My passion is for buying old property and carrying out work on them to bring them into the 21st century. I started out doing this a couple of years ago. I used some money I had inherited to buy a wreck of a place and if I am honest, I didn't have a clue what I was doing. I was really lucky to find some great contractors who helped me out a lot and taught me lots of very cool things.

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How can a civil works company help you?

26 April 2021
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Almost every building project is a team effort. There will be someone to draw up the initial design. Someone else will carry out the necessary surveys. Another person will submit the plans for approval. Finally, there will be teams involved in the construction work as the project takes shape on the ground. When dealing with large civil works, the number of people can grow exponentially with multiple stakeholders involved at every stage of the project. Read More …

Factors to Take Into Account When Selecting External Cladding for Your Custom Home Build

19 March 2021
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

When wrapping up the construction of your custom home build, one of the finishing touches you should never underrate is the type of external cladding that will be installed. Although some people think that the only purpose that external cladding systems serve is to keep their walls free from grime, the reality is that it does so much more! Not only does external cladding function to provide your property with a layer of protection against moisture and UV exposure but it also works to enhance the structure's mechanical strength. Read More …

What to Consider Before Installing Residential Insulation

29 January 2021
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you live in an older home, you can enjoy significant energy savings and keep your family more comfortable by upgrading your residential insulation. But which type of insulation should you choose for your home? There are many different types of insulation available, with each having unique pros and cons that should be considered before making a final decision. Here are some tips to help you choose the right insulation for your residential building. Read More …