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Too often when we are faced with a crisis, we build walls in defense. I'm an architect, and I've been trained to seek solutions in permanence -- concrete, steel, glass -- these are all used to build a fortress against nature. But my search for ancient systems and Indigenous technologi...
on the roof of a new building close to the ruins of the ancient fortification of shali. cris bouroncle/afp/getty images when considering the possibilities of constructing a concrete roof to protect against storm winds, it's nearly impossible not to think of "the three little pigs." the ...
FLOORING MATERIALS, Age, Types wide board wood, strip flooring, pre-finished flooring, vinyl flooring, ceramic tile floors, vinyl-asbestos tile floors, "linoleum", carpeting, etc. FOUNDATION MATERIALS, Age, Types, such as use of brick, stone, wood, concrete block, poured concrete FRAMING MATERI...
If caught soon, many cracks are easy enough to repair at home. To do this, clean the area and then simply fill in the crack with caulk or some sort of concrete bonding material. Follow the finishing steps outlined by whichever material you choose, but it's usually a standard procedure of...
We also discuss how to choose roof material, how to negotiate the roofing contract, when to leave the roofer alone to do the job, and how to resolve roofing job disputes. Whatever your roofing repair or replacement needs, you need a qualified professional roofing contractor you can trust and...
Concrete for securing posts Screws, nails, and metal connectors Can I build a carport on uneven ground? Yes, but it requires additional work. You’ll need to level the ground or adjust the lengths of your support posts accordingly to ensure the structure is stable and level. ...
How to use (and not use) a rain barrel schulzie| Canva Pro |License One of the biggest benefits of installing a rain barrel is you get free water for use around the house. But you can’t use the water for everything. As rainwater travels through your roof and gutters, it gathers di...
When Ramsey and her family eventually returned to Lake Charles, they learned their home insurance company had declared bankruptcy; the policy she had paid into was null and void. Without that assistance, Ramsey has not been able to repair their home to livability. She also couldn’t afford to...
Pitched roofs: Pitch = 20 degrees + Concrete interlocking tiles are really the only tile suitable at a 20-degree pitch. They are rarely used on small timber structures due to their heavy weight, large size and unattractive appearance. Clay tiles in contrast, particularly handmade ones make fo...