Industrial cladding refers to the closing of the exterior of an industrial building using metal sheet, joined to form an impregnable bonded surface. Metal cladding for industrial applications is now a typical method for enclosing a building from “top to bottom”.

Gone are the days of an industrial building being sheathed in wood or some other product, that at its time may have been the best available. As with the evolution of construction, in general, cladding for buildings has evolved with practicality, taste, ease of construction and longevity in mind.  Continue reading →

Skylights are windows which are built on the roof of a house. It is specifically made to pave way for the natural light into the house. There are several kinds which are based on their designs, material and components. They are a popular addition in many houses in modern days. Therefore, before you install the skylight, it is important that you learn different types of skylight that you could pick from.

Fixed

This happens to be the basic kind of skylight that you could find. What is the reason behind this, these skylights only have one purpose, they aid in adding extra light into the room. If you are looking for something to contribute to the aesthetic of the room, fixed skylight is not the best option to pick from. However they are the most basic form of skylight and they normally come in different shape, style, shape color and size. Continue reading →

Construction is generally not an easy process be it a building, road or a home; it is a process that requires expert knowledge and skill. It is because of the complexity of the whole process that it is essential to seek the services of consultants, professional builders or company. A consultant will help in ensuring that you use the right material, the right amount of money and an appropriate plan in completing your project. The role of a consultant is giving expert knowledge as far as a project is concerned. The following are factors to consider in choosing construction consultants;

How long has the consultant been in business?

Given the nature of construction consulting, it is easy for a small team of two or five individuals to establish a consultancy firm, create a website, develop existing relationships to land several projects and give the notion of being a well established, credible enterprise. However, building consultancy as a discipline bears a huge learning curve, a lot of assumptions and negligible margin for error. This therefore means that no more than a solid foundation of years of experience can develop success in this field. Therefore, go for consultants who have years of experience.  Continue reading →

Rooflights or skylights come in many different shapes, types and materials and are very versatile for using in both commercial and residential spaces. It is a bit confusing to decide on which skylight is better suited for our purpose, that is, if we do not have a clear idea about the various types available in the market. But before we move on to categorising them, let us first look at the benefits they provide.

Benefits of Rooflights:

• The first obvious benefit is the use of natural lights. When installed in proper places, skylights can provide natural lights a lot longer than traditional windows. The more we can use natural lights, the less we need artificial electric lights.
• In addition to letting in natural lights, skylights also allow heat to enter. Depending on their glazing type, skylights can very effectively trap heat from escaping. So not only they light up your place with natural lights, they also effectively add into the total insulation.
• By reducing the use of electricity and temperature control system, skylights can very efficiently reduce monthly expenses. What is more, using artificial lights and temperature control systems emit almost 25% of the total greenhouse gases. So by reducing their usage, skylights make commercial and residential spaces more environmentally friendly.

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An electrical capacitance test is a test which determines the ability of a body to store an electrical charge, and it is used in a lot of different industries. It is a standard test used to determine the quality of all electrical products, and is a test well suited to determining whether or not a roof leaks.

This test works for roof leaks due to how water can store an electrical charge. This means that somebody who wants to find out if they have a roof leak, they can do a quick electrical capacitance test to check.

The test is a lot cheaper and quicker to do than alternatives like the thermal imaging test. Unfortunately it is no where near as precise, and for certain types of roofs it will give a false positive, like with roofs which contain a layer of foil.

There are plenty of different architectural roof designs but one contemporary style that you’ll regularly see on stylish apartments and contemporary getaway homes is the butterfly style.

This type of roof can work beautifully with large skylights on both of the ‘wings’, and you’ll get a substantial amount of desirable sunlight to brighten up the home. Light will really penetrate into the living spaces with a butterfly roof, and it’s certainly a unique style.

Different materials can be used to form this kind of roof, depending on the pitch, but a continuous membrane is the best option in most cases, for example; fibreglass. If you’re looking to make your residence a little bit different, a butterfly roof could be the best contemporary, eye-catching solution.