Foam insulation is very popular. I used spray foam insulation on one of my jobs years ago and had splendid results. But don't think for a moment that do it yourself spray foam insulation is possible. You need very special equipment to apply the foam insulation. Furthermore, if you put too much of the foam on the wall, it can expand far too much and you waste the expensive material.
Decks and patios can be easily designed on graph paper for a simple plan that includes all the space and amenities you need. Draw to scale your deck ideas and patio plans, and the result will be a deck and patios with sufficient space to keep you happy.
Adding decks and patios creates space. Smart deck plans, deck design and patio design allow enough space for deck and patio amenities. Before you launch eagerly into construction of your deck or patio, take time to plan and think and allow enough space for the purpose in mind.
Build a screened porch then kick back and enjoy the day. Screened porch plans are as necessary for screened porches as they are with any room addition. Design your porch to fit your needs.
Lot selection may often be based upon pure emotional reactions to the landscape or specific features of the lots you consider for your home. Residential lots will be less of a mystery with this checklist and will serve to make your lot decision a smart one. Here are the final 9 tips -- Part III of "Lot Selection- 25 Tips".
Lot selection criteria continue here with 8 more tips and hints. Lots under your consideration will be easier to assess before you buy.
Lot selection for a new or existing residence involves many important considerations. Lots have soil,land, building, and service features of critical import you need to examine. There are 25 tips total presented in a 3-part summary. This is Part I - with the first 8 pointers to make your lot selection a smart one.
The final construction phase of your screen porch is here! Matching your roof to the roof pitch of your home is recommended. Plan ahead for electrical needs in your new "outdoor" haven, and think ahead, as well, on the finish of your screen porch. Paint the wood before you assemble, and you will save yourself many headaches...and unwanted embellishment on your face!
Now that your floor deck is squared away, more bones of the structure can take shape. Centering the support base is easier, now that you have the porch outline complete! Next are tips for deck construction, wall choices, and advisories for wood selection and installation of posts for support of your screen porch.
Framing and squaring the floor of your screened porch is important for the construction that follows. Here is how to make sure you are ready for that construction.
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