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Complete Guide to Choosing and Installing Your AC Unit

CCR Magazine

Overview of Different Types of Air Conditioning Units Central Air Conditioning Systems: Ideal for cooling large homes or multiple rooms at once, central AC systems utilize ductwork to distribute cooled air throughout the house. Ductless systems are particularly beneficial in homes where adding ducts is impractical or costly.

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Why James Hardie Weatherboards Are The Perfect Choice For UK Homes

UK Construction Blog

They’re resistant to pests, fire, and moisture, reducing the need for regular upkeep. Choosing James Hardie weatherboards and building supplies enhances your home’s appearance and contributes to a greener planet. Insulated weatherboards can provide additional thermal protection in cold climates, reducing heating costs.

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Weathering the Storm: A Guide to Commercial Roofing

CCR Magazine

Commercial buildings are the workhorses of our cities. But unlike the sleek glass and steel facades that often define them, the roofs protecting these structures are rarely given a second thought. Making the right choice can have a significant impact on a building’s energy efficiency, durability and overall sustainability.

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Prepare for Home Renovation with These Insightful Tips

West Shore Construction

Electrical wiring is complex, and mistakes can cause fires or electrocution. Professionals understand the intricacies of lighting projects: Getting permits Building to code Choosing materials Electricians can also provide suggestions for optimizing energy use. Image via Pexels West Shore Construction Corp.

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Demystifying fire-retardant treated wood specifications

Construction Specifier

is experiencing a “wood revival” contributing to the complexity of fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) specifications. The building and fire codes require FRTW to be impregnated with chemicals. Interior FRTW is used in weather-protected applications ( i.e. where the FRTW is not permanently exposed to the elements).

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A Comprehensive Guide to ICF Construction

Construction Marketing

Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) are hollow foam blocks stacked into a building’s exterior wall shape, strengthened with steel rebar, and filled with concrete. It combines Expanded Polystyrene, a fine insulating material, with steel-reinforced concrete, a strong structural building material. How long does an ICF building last?

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Curtain wall design-assist: Navigating the process for success

Construction Specifier

Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. In this case, a basis-of-design, commodity, stick-built curtain wall system can be shown on the architectural drawings and included in the performance specifications and can be competitively bid by the CM/GC after final construction documents are produced.