The firebox part of a chimney system is the where the fire is actually built and burned. It is the most visible part, and it takes the majority of the heat. Fireboxes in factory-made systems, which have only been available for about twenty to twenty-five years, are...
The reason you’re always told to build a solid foundation is because it’s the basis of everything. This is particularly true of your home. If you have a foundation that is unmovable and is totally anchored, the chances are that your home will not experience crack...
When needing work that requires a crane, there needs to be a certain amount of preparation that is adhered to. Failure to do so could result in accidents happening. Here are a few tip on how to plan Crane Lifting. * A general survey of the site where the job...
If you've ever been inside an old Victorian house or commercial building, you may have marveled at elaborately patterned ceilings. These are tin plate ceiling panels. Tin ceilings became very popular starting around 1890 when thin rolled tin plate was being mass...
In California, floods present a higher than average probability of major property damage. These occurrences increase the amount of time in which water remains inside the property. These events weaken the framing and building materials used to construct the property....