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Turn Your Boring Balcony Into A Slice Of Paradise With These 4 Mindblowing Ways

The Architecture Designs

By the conclusion of this blog, you will be able to transform your balcony into your favorite haven within your home, where you can unwind, socialize, or work in a serene and comfortable ambiance. Once you check all the factors, follow the following steps to do a makeover of your paradise balcony. Ready to get your hands dirty?

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How Often Should You Paint Your Walls?

The Architecture Designs

Some people might need to repaint their walls every few years, while others may be able to go several years without needing to do so. In this blog post, we will discuss the different factors that can influence how often you should paint your walls. The intervals between paint jobs and tips to maintain walls.

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Important Things to Know Before Roof Replacement

Architecture Ideas

It’s better to detect early damage than let the whole thing rot. In this blog, we will discuss the important considerations before you decide to replace your roof. The most predominant choices for replacement roofing material options are: Asphalt Composition Shingles These shingles are easy to obtain and are cost-effective.

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The Top 5 Reasons For Delays In Any Home Construction

Design Thoughts Architects

Establish a standard for the description of the kind of foundation, waterproofing in water lock areas, toilets, and terraces. Types of the staircase, conventional, and folded steps. Ask the contractor to mention the defect liability period for any repair and damage after the home construction. source: cadvantage-knowledge.

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KHouse Modern - Foundation Progress | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Two days later, 60+ piers are in place and we are ready for the next big step in the foundation process: formwork. He made this request so that he could avoid damaging the tree canopies in a few areas and he needed to get the structural engineer to sign off on the additional smaller 12″ piers (which he did – whew!).

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Pier and Beam Foundations - KHouse Progress | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Add water, through rain and irrigation, and the soil expands. Remove water due to hot and dry conditions, and the soil contracts. Here is a typical wall section through a pier and beam foundation. That’s important because rock doesn’t expand or contract based on the water content of the surrounding areas.

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Time to Abandon the Scorched Earth Approach in Subdivision Development

Community Architect

Steep streets characterize many cities: San Francisco (Photo Philipsen) In the approval steps towards site development plans, civil engineering precedes the other design professions. Research studies reviewed herein lead to one timeframe where the most damage occurs. Easy also doesn't maximize value.