
The pros and cons of sandstone paving
Sandstone is one of the most popular paving materials and makes for a natural and light coloured paving style that has a distinctive appearance which some choose for its similarity to beach sand tones.
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Safe Pool Fences
The pool is a beautiful place to gather as a family and enjoy the nice hot of summer, but it is important not to forget to implement the best safety precautions around your pool. There are many things to take into account when choosing your pool fence.
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Your first building experience?
While you do want the best quality construction, you also want to ensure that every cent you spend is delivering value
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Bamboo Blinds
If you are after shades or window treatments that are as aesthetically pleasing as they are kind to the environment, then bamboo shades are your best option!
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Finding the right roof repair companies
Empire Roofing will replace aluminium guttering, handle the replacement of roof sheets, or, if necessary, refurbish problem areas on your roof, eaves and fascia boards.
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How to Waterproof a Roof - Tips to Keep Your Home in Top Shape
A leaky roof can be severely damaging. To start with, the stains are plain ugly. It causes the plaster to peel off, impacting the surface of the walls
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CAUSES OF RISING DAMP
Most buildings have some form of barrier installed at the lower of the wall to prevent water rising up in this way
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High Pressure Cleaning
High-pressure washing, otherwise known as power washing, uses intensely pressured water spray to remove mould, grime, dust, mud, loose paint or any other unwanted substances from concrete, vehicles, tarmac, brick or stone.
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IC Paving and Walling
When deciding on what material to use for your driveway or other high traffic areas, there are many options and factors to consider. Brick paving, asphalt and concrete are just some of the popular choices in South Africa – but which one is right for you?
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How to choose the perfect couch
Couches of sofas are the central piece of any lounge or recreation room. With a comfortable set of couches, your lounge is guaranteed to be an often-used meeting place for the family after a busy day of work or school.
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Dishwashers: Why they trump hand washing every time
The debate between using a dishwasher, or relying on old school hand-washing techniques, deals with concerns like energy-efficiency, time constraints, water-saving and the hygiene and cleanliness of kitchen items.
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New Kitchen Look
With the advent of 3D design technology it has become far easier for kitchen designers and architects to effectively communicate ideas with their clients…or has it?
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Stained Glass
Stained glass can be used for feature windows, shower screens, mirrors, splash backs, furniture inserts, glass coffee tables, lamp shades and mosaics.
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Safety tips for handling paint
Painting your home, or even giving one room a colourful makeover, can be a fun and creative activity the whole family can join in on.
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Damp Repairs
Damp or dampness also called structural dampness, this is unwanted moisture in the structure of a building
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Dry Walling
A Drywall is used to construct walls and ceilings and has become a popular material now used in most homes. Drywall is also known as wallboard, plasterboard or gypsum board and takes the form of panels of gypsum plaster pressed between thick sheets of fiberglass matting or heavyweight paper that are called facers and backers. Additives that prevent mildew, condensation or flammability can be induced in the gypsum plaster layer.
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Acrylic Render
Acrylic Rendering is ideal for anybody who is after a durable, attractive and easy exterior on their home.
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