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Metal Roof Insulation: The CcSPF Advantage

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There are various ways to improve energy efficiency within the residential setting. Investing in proper roof ventilation is one of the best ways to achieve the mentioned objective. A well-insulated roofing system will work to prevent unnecessary loss of heat from the house, thus reducing the need for artificial heating. CcSPF is an abbreviation for closed-cell spray polyurethane foam, which is an insulation material commonly used on metal roofing systems. This article discusses two advantages associated with ccSPF insulation on a metal roof.

27 May 2016

Home Flooring: The Benefits of Choosing Engineered Stone Slabs

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When upgrading your residential floors, you should consider using engineered stone slabs as the new flooring material. This is an ideal alternative to concrete and natural stones like marble, slate and granite. Basically, the engineered stone blocks are manufactured using crushed natural stone, usually marble and quartz. These pieces are bound together using construction-grade adhesive to create stable units. Polymer resin is the most prevalent binding agent, but you can request alternatives that use cement mix.

27 May 2016

A Comparison Between Wooden Crates and Pallet Collars

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As a manufacturer, you need to choose a packaging option that will enable you to store and transport your products safely and conveniently. Some of the options that you can choose from include wooden crates, pallet collars and plastic crates. This article compares wooden crates and pallet collars. Use this information to select the most appropriate packaging solution for your products. What They Are Pallet collars refer to a combination of hinged layers of timber pieces placed over a pallet.

27 May 2016

How to Make a Commercial Building More Eco-Friendly

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If you're working with a builder to design a new office space or production facility for your company, you might want to discuss how to make the building more eco-friendly. Having a building actually built for you gives you the chance to incorporate many eco-friendly options so you spend less money on utilities and create less waste and fewer emissions. Note a few things to discuss with your builder while plans are still being made.

26 May 2016

A Few Factors to Remember When Choosing a Heavy-Duty Truck

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Choosing a heavy-duty truck, either for your fleet or as the only truck you'll have on the jobsite, is not something you want to do too quickly. Trucks are usually a big investment for any individual or company, so you need to ensure you get the best choice for your money and consider all factors and features available with any truck. Note a few factors to remember when choosing a heavy-duty truck so you know you get the best one for you and your industry or use.

26 May 2016

Four Ways to Prevent a Toilet Clog

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Clogged toilets are a messy situation in one more ways than one, and are one of the most common reasons for people to call a plumber. Not only are they tough on the senses, toilet clogs can also cause water damage and sometimes require intensive repair. However, there are steps you can take to make sure that toilet clogs are far less likely to happen. Dump with care Your toilet is not a rubbish bin; the only things that you should place in it are toilet paper and human waste.

19 May 2016

Contaminated Soil: Three Remediation Methods to Consider

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The pollution of soil in both residential and commercial land can sometimes be attributed to human activities. This type of contamination process occurs when manmade chemicals or other substances are added to the soil. This will alter the natural structure of the soil, making the land hazardous or unsuitable for human usage. The pollution can cause health risks through direct human contact or through inhalation of chemical vapours from the soil.

30 December 2015