Zack Ramirez

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How to Extend Your Property

Hello, my name is Danny and this is my new blog. I live in Sydney, Australia in my dream property. When I bought this house, it wasn't my dream at all but I could see that the place had potential. When I first saw the place, I knew it had potential but it was a little small. I bought it and decided to extend the kitchen and dining room out into the yard. I am not a construction professional so I had no idea how to do this. Thankfully, my friend recommended a fantastic contractor who helped me plan the work and then completed the work in super quick time. I learnt a lot so I would like to share it here.

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3 Unique Pieces Of Advice For People New To The Construction Industry

5 June 2018
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

As any construction project manager will tell you, no two jobs are the same, and each will come with their own challenges and hurdles. This is part of what makes the industry rewarding, as you will constantly grow as a professional and be better equipped to dealing with a whole range of new situations. This article is directed at rookies in the construction industry who are looking to make the most out of their work and advance fast. Read More …

Clearing Up Some Common Misconceptions About Asbestos

30 April 2018
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

When you hear the word asbestos, you may get very nervous, as this substance is typically associated with various lung diseases, including cancer. While the substance has been outlawed for construction use in most areas for many years now, it's still good to know a bit about this material, where it might still be found and how it should be handled. Note a few misconceptions that many people have when it comes to asbestos so you can ensure you have accurate information about this material. Read More …

An Overview of the Concrete Core Drilling Process

2 April 2018
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

There are multiple reasons to consider concrete core drilling services. Do you want to create an opening for a manhole? Perhaps you want to install electrical and plumbing lines or recessed lighting. Whatever your need for concrete core services is, you need to make sure you get it right the first time. Concrete core drilling does not come cheap, which is why you need all the details about the process for you to plan accordingly. Read More …

4 Amazing Reasons to Consider Building with Cross-Laminated Timber

12 March 2018
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

As the world's most ancient construction material, timber has historically had more than its fair share of negative publicity. Faultfinders argue that timber is not a sustainable construction material because it is sourced from forestry stocks, which can become depleted over time. On the other hand, those in support of timber construction argue that timber can be sustainably used for construction purposes as long as forestry stocks increase at a faster rate than the rate at which trees are being felled. Read More …

Two reasons why you should not perform any DIY roof repairs during your renovation project

1 February 2018
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you are planning to renovate a house, you may be thinking about doing some of the renovation work yourself, in order to reduce the overall cost of the project.This is a perfectly reasonable idea, as there are quite a few simple and straightforward renovation activities that do not require a great deal of skill or lots of equipment (such as painting, for example). However, one type of task that you should never undertake without professional assistance is roof work. Read More …