Certificate of insurance are necessary. Contractors should provide you with a copy of the insurance certificate. Extended warranties are available for new houses and sometimes for existing houses. A true professional gives copies of the certificates of insurance without being asked.
Housewrap is thin plastic that stops air infiltration into your house. Some housewraps let water vapor pass between the fibers. Installation and manufacturers of these air infiltration barriers are outlined.
Construction photographs help in many ways - details the construction, shows faulty workmanship, locates pipes years down the road, etc. Here is a list of fifty photographs every homeowner should have.
Trees add value to your home, besides providing shade. Consult an arborist before construction begins to protect your trees from construction shock.
Manufacturers of noise control, sound control and sound deadening products. Plus causes of noise in you house. Vibrations can be causing the sounds.
Fire sprinklers can safe guard your home. Install them during home construction and save your home and money on your insurance. Modern fire sprinkler heads are sleek and attractive.
Often, homeowners wish to get involved in their projects for one or more reasons. Frequently, they wish to combine the sense of accomplishment with cost savings. Here are some sweat equity jobs that can save money on home construction.
Disagreements happen between homeowners and contractors. There are alternative dispute resolutions besides going to court. Try these dispute resolution alternatives.
Natural disasters happen on a routine basis. A disaster could affect you or your home with little warning. Disaster recovery efforts may require you to do most of the heavy lifting. Disasters that affect tens of thousands of people stretch the resources of emergency workers to the breaking point. Disaster preparedness needs to be done primarily by you, not the government.
Hurricane Katrina pictures only tell part of the story. Look at these Hurricane Katrina photos, and go see the damage firsthand.
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