Concrete resurfacing is a great way to make old concrete look like new. There are several different methods and products to choose from for concrete resurfacing projects.
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Deck cleaning is an annual chore for many. Deck sanding and cleaning happens to those people who choose to use wood-damaging pressure washers. Cedar deck cleaning and sealing is now easy with oxygen bleach and a special epoxy sealer for cedar.
Deck flashing is an extremely important component of a deck. The type of metal used for the deck flashing should be the same type as the metals used in the preservatives found in the wood decking.
Front porches in older homes often had wood flooring. This wood can rot if not treated properly. Replacing tongue and groove wood flooring on porches is easy.
Pouring concrete is hard work. Finishing concrete is an art. The best tips for pouring concrete are to start with a very small job and do it in cool weather. Learn how quickly the concrete goes from a pourable mixture to a hard compound. Practice different finishing methods on a small pour, not a huge slab.
Do it yourself roofing may sound like a great idea to save money, but in reality it can be a disaster. There are many important steps that must be followed to ensure roofs will not leak. If you do have friends help, do not break out the alcohol until the job is complete and leak-proof.
Box gutters can be found on many old and historical buildings. They were the gutter of choice years ago before pre-formed metal gutters became widely popular. Box gutters are invisible from the ground and they are somewhat easy to repair.
Imagine if roof trusses installed on your new home don't match the roof of the model home you were shown. Whose fault is it and what can be done to get the roof and ceiling you thought you were buying?
A concrete or blacktop driveway always begins at the street or roadway. This portion of the driveway must be very strong to resist damage from heavy trucks that might use the driveway to turn around.
Some residential lots are not very flat. Building a slab house on this sloping ground can create extra work and expense. Constructing a full basement is perhaps a better choice in this situation.
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