The decision of whether to buy a home or to build a home is one faced by many individuals. Being involved in the real estate component of our businesses, we come across many people looking to buy a home, most with the justification that it will be much more convenient to buy the house and move in immediately, avoiding the construction process and period. On the other hand, we have...Read More
The Gable Roof – is triangular in shape; also known as pitched or peaked roof and are very popular. Pros: Gable roofs will easily shed water and snow, provide more space for an attic or vaulted ceilings and allow more ventilation. Their simple design make it easy to build them and cheaper than more complex designs. Cons: Gable roofs can be problematic in high wind and hurricane areas. If...Read More
The front entry steps of your home are the first things visitors see, and this will undoubtedly be used by visitors and neighbours to form an impression of the inside of your home. There are a few simple ways you can change the look of your steps and make your home more appealing and welcoming to visitors. Clean & simple – The quickest, cheapest and simplest way is to keep...Read More
Renovations and additions can improve the comfort and functionality of your home as well as increase its value. Renovation may be very simple in the sense that the only activity it involves is replacing existing materials like windows, doors, cupboards etc. Larger renovation projects may need a great deal of consideration and planning especially if it’s an addition to an existing building. If you are planning on expanding your...Read More
Development of urban areas often leads to degradation of natural green space and wildlife habitat and open space is being lost at an alarming rate. The addition of a green roof to an unused area on a building can help preserve the green space and is beneficial to the surrounding environment. There are also social, economic and environmental benefits to green roofs. During heavy rainfalls green roof slows down the flow...Read More
