We all have favorite parts of our home. Perhaps it’s the kitchen – the home of many fine meals and after-dinner conversations. Perhaps it is an elegant dining room. Or maybe for you it is an expanded family room with the surround sound and big, comfortable couches for lounging and sleeping. These are not bad… Read more »
Author: Joey Altherr
The Average Cost of Building a New House Has Risen To What?!?!?
In the midst of unprecedented housing demand, a booming economy, shipping delays caused by the pandemic, and unusual price spikes for building materials, the cost of building a new house seems staggering. In fact, HomeAdviser suggests that this year the average cost of building a new home will top $280,000. With costs running over $300… Read more »
Mar-Flex Celebrates 35 Years – An Amazing Accomplishment
Mar-Flex Waterproofing and Building Products is marking an unusual milestone in American businesses this year. By making it to their 35th year of business, Mar-Flex has outperformed expectations. Although there are not statistics on *every* business created or dissolved in the United States, there are some very reliable measures to use to evaluate what it… Read more »
What To Look For In A Backhoe Loader
Are you looking to tackle any type of landscaping, construction, or extreme yard project? Are you getting into farming and need some assistance with lifting hay bales or evening the land? If the answer is yes, a backhoe loader might be the tool for you. If you do not know what a backhoe loader is,… Read more »
What To Know About Your Home Foundation Before Asking A Professional For Help
https://www.istockphoto.com/photos/cracked-foundation If you suspect that your home may be having foundation issues, it might be time to ask a professional for help. Before that, here are some things to know about your home foundation. Your home foundation can lead to several general issues throughout your house, including cracked walls, uneven door frames, windows pulling away… Read more »
What Can I Use A Trencher For?
A trencher can be a useful tool for your construction needs. Its basic purpose is to, as the name might suggest, dig trenches and move large areas of dirt. If you do not have the help or time to complete a large project, this machine might be the thing to help you complete it in… Read more »
What is Dimple Board for Wall Drainage?
When you are laying the foundation for a home, business, or other permanent structure, you need to take steps to make sure the foundation is dry and will stay that way for as long as possible. There are lots of ways to make sure that happens, including choosing your site wisely and using proper grading… Read more »
Different Types of Drainage Membranes
When planning any sort of construction project you want to consider carefully how you are going to manage water. For most construction projects, water is at worst an enemy, and at best a problem that needs to be dealt with in order to ensure enjoyment and a long life for your project. One tool available… Read more »
What is Drain Core
For centuries, builders relied on a mix of tried and true tools to keep buildings and foundations free from water and the damage it does to structures over time. Gravity and porous materials like gravel were the long standing winning combination. And while gravity remains the undefeated champion in dealing with water – either causing… Read more »
Using a Crack Injection Gun for Waterproofing
There are many specialized tools that are used in every trade. Whether you are a fly fisher who needs a special vice to hold tiny lures as you wind them with line, or a construction worker manning the levers of a ten-story crane, your tools help you do a job that few can accomplish. This… Read more »
