Tag: Home Construction

Posted on 02/05/2023

Building codes: Best practices for home remodeling

When building a new home, architects need to follow strict...

Building Codes

Building Permits

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Posted on 08/21/2022

How to hire a contractor: 5 Tips to help

Before planning any major home construction project, it’s essential to know how to hire a contractor. Your general contractor will be in charge of your entire project, including labor, materials and timeframe. Having as much detail as possible is best to ensure everybody’s expectations are met. However, it can seem overwhelming to find the right professional. To help,...

Contractor

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Posted on 07/11/2021

Benefits of a Slab Foundation in New Construction

Image by Paul Brennan from Pixabay Slab foundations have plenty of benefits, but they also have several issues, many of which depend on the region you're building your home. Here are the important things to consider when it comes to deciding whether a slab foundation is right for you: The Cons of Concrete Slab Foundations Climate is extremely...

Home Construction

Foundation

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Posted on 07/04/2021

Do You Have a Good Foundation? Here's How to Find Out

Photo by Rodolfo Quirós from Pexels Regardless of the type of foundation you decide upon, you need to make sure that it's a good quality foundation. It isn't as simple as throwing up a few forms and then pouring cement to create a slab or walls. So what makes a "good" foundation? Building Foundations and Their Features To...

Home Construction

Basement

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Posted on 06/20/2021

Should You Choose a Basement for Your New Construction Home?

Photo by Curtis Adams from Pexels When you start designing a new home, you need to decide which type of foundation you want: crawlspace, basement or a slab foundation. All three have pros and cons that you need to consider. Basements in particular have many advantages, but some important disadvantages to consider. Here we will go over both...

Home Construction

Basement

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