If you are designing your own earth home, you may spend countless hours considering materials, techniques, and layouts. However, the roof is often left out of your calculations until the end and many home builders find they face issues when looking for an eco-friendly, durable roof. One solution you should definitely consider is cedar.
Insulating Properties Add To Passive Solar Heating
If you are building an earth home, then you are probably well aware of the thermal properties of various materials that you will use for your walls.
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Loss of heat in your home during the cool fall and cold winter months can not only make you miserable, but it can substantial increase your heating bill. There are a number of things that you can do to improve the insulation of your home. This will increase the efficiency of your home, as well as keep you warmer for longer during those long winter nights.
Windows & Doors
Installing storm windows can be one of the most cost-effective improvements you can make to insulate your home from winter weather.
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A chimney adds visual interest to the exterior of your home and brings a traditional touch to the most modern of houses. Unfortunately, many old-fashioned chimneys go decades without proper maintenance and inspection. Call in the professionals to fix your chimney promptly or you'll soon contact a roofing repair specialist for at least one of these four problems.
Chimney Collapse
You don't use your old chimney anymore because you know it's leaky and cracking.
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You've probably heard the saying, "good fences make good neighbours," but the truth is, no matter how great your fence is, if you don't practice a little "fencing etiquette," you run the risk of ruining relationships with your close neighbours. Fortunately, it's not too difficult to ensure you maintain your privacy and your neighbourly relations with a little common sense and careful planning. Here are some tips to help you be a good neighbour with your fencing.
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If you are trying to alter the shape of a freshly laid concrete patio or installing a fence or light fixtures in concrete, you will need to cut the concrete. If you have never done this before, you may have many questions about it. Here are a few commonly asked questions about cutting concrete and the answers.
Is Cutting Concrete Something I Can Do Myself?
Concrete cutting is a very tedious and laborious job.
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