Rain is one of the most harmful predators of a home. Water can rot structural timber beams and interior walls, resulting in significant damage. That’s why the guttering system and downpipes are built to properly drain rainfall. Rain runs down the roof tiles or metal sheets into the gutters. It then runs into the downpipes, where it’s carried to the ground and away from the structure. Downpipes might have issues from time to time.…
Read More »You’ve probably seen concrete used in many places, as paving and fencing, for example. Concrete is also shaped to create attractive and efficient roofing tiles. To discover their benefits, read on. High Thermal Mass A building’s roof sits in a prime position to capture the sun’s heat, and materials react to this in different ways. Concrete tiles have a high thermal mass, which means they absorb solar heat rather than let it flow into the rooms below.…
Read More »Operating a sustainable homestead means having more than just a house and barn. You may have multiple buildings for the different livestock or crops that you are growing and taking care of on the homestead. When it comes time to build these buildings, you may not think of timber wall frames as something that could assist you. Here are a few ways you can use timber wall frames for your sustainable homestead and durable building projects.…
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