The Friendly Contractor’s Blog

Posted on: 8 July 2022

Parking lots are essential in commercial buildings as they enhance occupants' convenience in accessing the property and provide a safe place to park their vehicles. When looking for paving material for a commercial parking lot, consider issues such as durability, safety, maintenance, sustainability, etc. One of the best decisions you can make is to settle for concrete. Below are reasons to choose concrete as the paving material for your business's parking lot.
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Posted on: 23 June 2022

Your home's foundation is what keeps it standing. Once this foundation is compromised, your home is at risk of collapsing. Therefore, occasionally hiring professionals to examine your home's foundations is important to ensure everything is okay. One of the main causes of concrete foundation damage is the lack of proper drainage to direct rainwater away from the house. As a result, this water settles on your house's foundation, exposing it to serious damage.
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Posted on: 9 June 2022

If you own commercial property, the foundation is one of the most important parts since it holds everything up. If you start seeing the following red flags in this part of your building, be sure to follow up with an inspection by a foundation repair contractor.  Floor Cracks If you start to notice floor cracks happening around the inside of your building, then that's usually because of a foundation issue. The soil underneath may be shifting and thus causing the foundation to move.
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Posted on: 26 May 2022

Did you know that a wood deck needs maintenance? Wood can rot, bow, and warp when moisture gets inside, but you can stop these things from occurring. You'll protect your wood deck with the proper maintenance, extending its life. How do you do this, you might wonder? One option is through deck coating. Deck coating is the process of sealing the wood, and here are the reasons you should seal yours.
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