Surveyors
A building surveyor is responsible for ensuring the building is safe, livable, and energy-efficient and meets all the relevant building requirements and standards. Throughout the construction they work and consult with engineers, architects and builders.
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A guide to popular window designs
Windows are a vital part of any home design for both practical and aesthetic reasons. Windows express your design tastes through colour choice, shape, tint, and size, but are also an important source of natural light and fresh air. Here is a list of eight of the most popular window designs to consider when you are planning your dream home.
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Unveiling the Secrets of Garden Rubbish Removal
Learn about garden waste disposal in South Africa for a cleaner outdoor space.
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LED Lighting The Next Dimension
LEDs operate differently than traditional incandescent light bulbs. This makes LEDs far more rugged and durable than traditional incandescent light bulbs.
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Choosing the Perfect Wash Line for Your South African Home
Upgrade your laundry game with the perfect wash line in South Africa.
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Exploring Garden Irrigation Systems: A Comprehensive Guide
One of the main concerns for homeowners considering a garden irrigation system is the installation process.
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Wardrobe Ideas
There are multiple types of wardrobes that you can buy that can suite all your needs, firstly you will need to measure the space you have in your room for it and then do the necessary research to chose what you would like, here is a short list to start you off:
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The Best Time to Tackle Tree Cutting: A Guide for South African Homeowners
Learn the best times to cut trees for optimal health and safety
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Electric fencing as a home security solution
When planning a security strategy for your home, electric fencing is a good place to begin if you want protection that starts from the perimeter of your property.
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10 things to avoid during a thunderstorm
As the rain season approaches in South Africa, thunderstorms become more prevalent and your personal safety is compromised when not managed cautiously
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DO YOU NEED BUILDING PLANS FOR A SWIMMING POOL IN SOUTH AFRICA?
Urban residents in South Africa can benefit greatly from splash pools, especially in areas with limited space. Splash pools offer a refreshing escape from the heat and can add value to urban properties without taking up much space.
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Ventilation
Installing a ventilation system is often overlooked when homeowners think about building or renovating their homes. Because the effects of having a lack of indoor ventilation are not immediately noticeable, many homeowners don’t see them as a necessity. However, ventilation systems can go a long way towards making your home the perfect living environment.
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Ceiling Installation
Ceilings add a decorative element to a room. Of course their primary function is to conceal the roof structure or floor above. High ceilings are great at creating a sense of space, but they will generally require the home to be heated more in the winter although they do make the home are cooler in summer!
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Skylights: the homeowner’s solution for natural light and air
Skylights are an amazing way to incorporate the use of natural light into your home. They give homes a touch of the ambience of the natural, exterior world, and open up the space of a home, giving it a more expansive feel.
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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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Shingles Roofing
Roof shingles form a barrier against the harsh weather, they can also give a nice look to your house. They can do this because they consist of a series of individual overlapping components, that when laid together in rows starting at the bottom edge of a roof protect the house to a great extent
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Patio installation
A patio can be created with many materials, but it's hard to beat one made from pavers for ease of installation and low maintenance. It may sometimes come across at a greater cost but in the long run you will save more money as you will not have to continuously seal it and repair will be easier as you will know how it was all done and how it can be fixed.
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