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  • Welcome to My Crib! Tips on How to Build an Allergy-friendly Home.

    Building a home and making it your own is one of the biggest investments you'll make in your life. As an allergy sufferer, having an eco-healthy home is probably everything you have ever dreamed of. Well, it doesn't have to be a dream anymore! You can turn it into a reality by following a few tips to help you build a house that is an allergy-free haven. Finding a home site
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  • Roofing: Performance Considerations to Bear in Mind

    Purchasing roofing is one of the more significant investments that you will make for your structure. As such, it would be crucial to ensure that you are buying materials that would be able to meet your needs. A mistake some people make is to base their decision on affordable material as they are trying to stay within their budget. This may seem financially logical but the reality is some materials may not be able to provide you with the performance that you need.
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  • The upsides of fibre cement boards

    Fibre cement is one of the materials used in covering the exterior parts of domestic and commercial buildings. It is made of cellulose fibres, cement and sand. Fibre cement has been used for many years and through advancement in innovation and technology, fibre cement products have been developed and improved. One of the most widely used fibre cement products in home construction is the fibre cement board. A fibre cement board is made from cellulose fibres and cement, which gives it its strength and durability.
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  • Roof Repairs: Glaring Signs Your Roofing Needs Them

    With some homeowners, their roofing is typically out of sight, out of mind. However, this is one of the most crucial aspects of your home as it functions to provide your entire household with protection against the elements. Despite roofing materials being built for longevity, the constant exposure to changing weather patterns will mean they eventually acquire damage. Spotting the signs of wear and tear in good time could make the difference between having to contend with minor repairs or having to opt for complete roof replacement.
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  • Metal Roofing: How to Keep Noise Levels Down and Manage Rusting

    Metal roofing is one of the most widely used roofing types across Australia. There are so many reasons for this. For starters, metal roofing is strong and durable, meaning it can provide years and years of service before calling for replacement. Second, it is a low maintenance roofing type, thus keeping life cycle costs down. Third, roofs made of metal come in a wide selection of designs, colours and finishes, adding visual appeal to a building in a way that many other roof types cannot.
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  • Three easy ways to enhance your home's exterior

    Constant exposure to rain, wind and UV rays, along with the inevitable wear and tear that occurs with the passage of time, can take their toll on the appearance of a property's exterior. Here are a few suggestions on how to improve this area of your home. Replace the garden fence The garden fence is often one of the first features to show signs of deterioration. Steel fencing will eventually begin to rust and peel, whilst wooden fencing, when regularly exposed to moisture, can end up warping and succumbing to wood rot.
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  • Ice Dam Prevention in the Winter

    Winter season brings with it the beautiful holidays. Along with it are low temperatures and heavy snowstorms. Sadly, in the winter, many homeowners must think of different ways to effectively prevent icicles and ice dams from their home's gutters. To avoid the devastating effects of ice dams, use the following strategies: Long-term Prevention Seal air leaks Identifying and insulating all pathways via which warm air goes up in the attic is an effective remedy to the ice dam issue.
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  • A Roof for all Seasons: Why Metal Roofs are Better Come Rain or Shine

    Metal roofing is all the rage, and for good reason. In America alone, of the 5 million home owners who re-roof their houses each year, nearly half look into the possibility of opting for a metal roof instead. In fact, the MRA (Metal Roofing Alliance) is so confident in the quality of their product that they aim to double the residential segment of their market share from nearly to 20 percent by the year 2020.
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  • Reasons to Opt For Colorbond Roofing for Your Home

    Over the years, more and more homeowners are leaning toward metal roofing when either constructing a new home or replacing their current roof. This is largely due to the fact this type of roofing tends to be long lasting when compared to other materials. Additionally, metal roofs also fair well no matter the prevailing climatic conditions. However, when you opt for metal roofing, you will find that there is an array of choices to select from in the market.
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