Asbestos is contained in many of the building materials used in the construction of homes. Examples of materials around the house that might contain asbestos include drywall, vinyl floor tiles and external cladding among several others.
If you're moving into a newly-bought house that was built a long time ago, you're bound to have certain questions about the risk of e
- Whether you are paving your driveway or commercial parking lot, the paving you choose will make all the difference when it comes to costs, maintenance and durability. For a long time, concrete has been the standard type of paving used by many people. It is durable and the materials used are readily available. However, a new kind of pavement, foam bitumen, has become e
- A building inspection examines the condition of a house on sale. It helps improve the buyer's confidence when purchasing a property. The excerpt below discusses how you can prepare and execute a building inspection. Preparation Pre-purchase inspections are conducted once a buyer makes an offer and shows substantial interest in your property. More often than not, the b
- Scheduling an inspection and foundation repair as soon as you discover a problem can help to protect your biggest investment. After finding a qualified and experienced foundation repair contractor and agreeing on when the work should begin, it is your responsibility as the property owner to ensure that you make the necessary preparations. Preparing adequately and acco
- What are your thoughts when it comes to imitation products? Take so-called vegan leather, which can be seen in shoes, belts and bags and is in fact usually just polyurethane or PVC. Footwear and accessories are one thing, but would you accept an imitation product when it comes to the construction of your new home? You certainly don't have to, but when it comes to a wo