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“A [concrete] driveway can increase your property's value between 5 and 10 percent” says Fast Sales Homes. That means “a $500,000 home can increase to a $550,000 home.” On average, a new 2-car concrete driveway costs anywhere from $3-$6,000, which makes this type of an investment pretty significant.
The cost of building materials trend lower during a recession. Demand drops, so prices do too. Construction activity and building materials costs...
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Foam-backed polycarbonate roof sheets are lightweight and durable. They are installed in industrial buildings, like warehouses, because of their...
Read More »Uniquely designed concrete can make your house stand out in its neighborhood and give the value of your home the boast it needs. Spring is finally here and with the warmer weather comes the sprucing up our yard needs from the long cold winter. One sure way to give new life to the exterior of your home is through a new concrete driveway or patio. “A [concrete] driveway can increase your property’s value between 5 and 10 percent” says Fast Sales Homes . That means “a $500,000 home can increase to a $550,000 home.” On average, a new 2-car concrete driveway costs anywhere from $3-$6,000, which makes this type of an investment pretty significant. By adding a driveway can even Give Your Kids a Clean Slate with Quality Concrete! If you are planning on selling your home, Buller Driveways say "...only 44% of prospective buyers wanted a garden while 84% said that they would not buy a house without a driveway." Whether you want to sell your home this season or spend more time in your outdoor space this summer, a concrete patio is a huge positive. It can add such a 'wow' factor giving your family a beautiful outdoor living space to spill over into. How the exterior of your home looks is the way you welcome others to your home. Concrete can be poured in a variety of patterns. Stamping tools allow concrete to have the look of stone, cobblestone brick, basketweave, hardwood floor and reclaimed timber. Curved or straight patterns allow for the personality of the homeowner to come through. Create even more of a unique look with the addition of color with dozens to choose from ranging from terra cotta light to mocha deep creating an almost infinite combination of styles and hues. With an up to 50-year lifespan, new concrete is an investment which will last, and with only minor maintenance it can look as good as the day it was poured for years to come. Concrete’s durability, low maintenance and longevity not only make it ideal for giving the value of your home a boast but for giving the look of your home a boast as well. A concrete driveway or patio will be the last driveway or patio your home will ever need. Quality concrete can help create the perfect look you’ve always wanted. Give your house a fresh new look and feel with the addition of a beautifully patterned concrete driveway and a durable and custom concrete patio. And what better place to purchase concrete than from Becker and Scrivens because ..."[they] strive to make every job go as smooth as possible,” says owner Aaron. Becker & Scrivens is your local redi mix concrete supply company in lower Mid-Michigan, North East Indiana, and North West Ohio. Tell your contractor you want Becker & Scrivens concrete for your next project.
As a general rule, stay away from using sand as a subbase. You're better off using gravel; your concrete will last longer and have less of a chance...
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Running electricity to a detached garage or shed typically costs between $1,000 and $2,500, depending on electrical needs, distance to your...
Read More »Prospectors during the California gold rush covered the roofs of their temporary shacks with roofing felt, also known as felt paper or tar paper. Fast forward 170 years and roofing felt is still the most popular roofing material (now used as an underlayment) being installed today.
3 / 15 What is Synthetic Underlayment? Different types of synthetic underlayment have been around since the early 2000’s. Most synthetics are woven or spun from either polyethylene or polypropylene. While the ingredients are similar, the manufacturing process and thickness of each type of underlayment can be fine-tuned to produce different properties, such as exposure time and walkability. One way of comparing synthetic underlayment is by weight, similar to the way that felt is compared. Instead of pounds-per-100-square-foot, synthetics are rated by grams-per-square-meter (GSM). 4 / 15 Price: Synthetics vs. Felt The price of synthetics is based on weight and performance. Heavier products typically have more high-performance qualities built in, like improved walkability, durability, and longer exposure times. The cost of the thinner synthetics right now is comparable to a high quality 15 pound felt, but still more expensive than the cheaper felt. Thicker synthetics cost about 30%-40% more. Some thinner products are actually cheaper than felt, but Dale Walton, a Product Manager at CertainTeed, warns against going too thin. CertainTeed sells two synthetic products, RoofRunner which has a GSM of 110 and DiamondDeck which weighs 185 GSM. Dale said that their testing has shown that products with a GSM less than 110 are prone to tear outs and puncture holes from imperfections in the decking surface.
10 Things You Can Make and Sell for Extra Cash Jewelry. Art/Décor. Soap/Bath Products. Candles. Sewn Items. Organizers. Decorative Dishes, Cups,...
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One of the ways you can do this and spruce up your garden at the same time is by laying paving slabs on your lawn, creating a pathway that will...
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A vinyl shed has the advantage of being quite low maintenance. It's also weather-resistant and doesn't need painting. Mar 11, 2020
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2 2X4s are stronger than 1 2X6. The thinner edge of 2 2X4 is 3” while the thinner edge of 1 2X6 is only 1 ½”. As a result 2 2X4s will not buckle...
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