May 14 2008

Inbound Links

Filed under: Inbound links

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Idea behind these links is the more pages link to them they become more important therefore deserves higher ranking.

Google has taken inbound links as one of the Essential item to page ranking. Google now provides results for around the globe for 80% of all searches done. So your website relies on these search engines to find your website and get high rankings.

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Mar 02 2008

Form A Drain

Filed under: Form A Drain

Hers is a smart way get your foundation done and no stripping after.  Just lay down the form a drain system and you are ready to pour wella you are done.

Now Mike Holems endoreses fountation footing construction with Form A Drain in his new book. (HarperCollins Publishers,2006)

 This 3-1 soloution that forms level footings,drains foundations and vents radon.Over 100 million feet of Form A Drain have been successfully installed since 1992. That’s hunders of thousands of homes with zero documented instances of wet basements!

This is a Green Product as it is manufactured from 100% Recycled PVC!

Mar 02 2008

Pet Proof Screens for Doors and Windows

Filed under: Pet proof Screens

We all pet owners know that screens do not go well with dogs and cats. Now these are few companies that offer retractable screens that will stand up to your pets and last. Some companies also offer Velcro type also. These screens are so tough that a dog can hang on and not damage the screen. These screens are little bit more but worth the price.
We have tested quite a few companies the best we found so far are the retractable screens with hydraulic clutch and use full magnetic strip on both sides to hold the screen in place.  The company is below.
www.bravoscreens.com

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Mar 02 2008

Retractable Screens for Patios, Gazebos and Porches

Filed under: Retractable Screens for Patios-Gazebos and Porches

Why not a summer evenings in your own paradise sate from all those mosquitoes and other nasty insects or your Gazebo. Your guests will thank you for a great time they had.

Retractable Screens are easy to install and use. These screens are out of the way when not in use the best ones we have found have a hydraulic clutch in them they do not slam when let go or the Velcro type. Benefit for retractable screens are they are out of the way when not in use as they are stored in their own housing.

We have tested quite a few the best we have found are below.

Retractable screens   www.bravoscreens.com   they have full line of products for any job with life time warranty.

Velcro Type   www.flexascreens.com they can make screens for any type of odd shape openings.

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Feb 21 2008

Retractable Screens

Filed under: Retractable Screens

Retractable screens are ultimate solutions for screening any type of windows,doors,patios,gazbos, boats and any other use. They come wit different type of fabrics from regular bug screen,solar coated and black out materials.

How they work the screen is rolled on to the roller that is housed inside a cassette some use top and bottom rail they work better than the most. Some use small magnets to hold the screen closed but the better ones use full magnetic strips and they hold the screen open better.

We found a company that has  hydraulic clutch system  this stop the screen from slamming when opened. We ordered one and tried it out its the Best out of  all the ones we have tried.  www.bravoscreens.com

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Feb 12 2008

Tilt Turn Door

Filed under: Tilt Turn Door

Tilt and Turn Door is a Door with a dual-function with a single handle controlling three operations. By turning the handle 45 degrees from closed position the Door swings open to the inside or outside of the room . Turning the handle another 45 degrees the door tilt to the inside of the room for ventelation. Also called Europen Tilt Turn Doors.

These door have been use for over 50 years in Europe

Tilt and Turn Door are available in High Quality uPVC Vinyl,wood and wood with extruded aluminium 

Feb 12 2008

Tilt Turn Window

Filed under: Tilt Turn Window

Tilt and Turn Window is a dual-functioning window with a single handle controlling three operations. By turning the handle from locked position 45 degrees the window swings open to the inside of the room like a door thus enabling one to clean it from the inside with out climbing a ladder in addition providing greater ventilation. Turning the handle in the up position another 45 degrees the window tilts the top of the frame making it more convenient for ventilation. Also great window for emergency exit in case of fire. Also called Europen Tilt Turn Windows.

Have been around in Europe for 50 years.

Tilt and Turn windows are available in High Quality uPVC Vinyl,wood and wood with extruded aluminium 

Feb 04 2008

Drain Tile Systems

Filed under: Drain Tile

In the past, drainage systems were not very efficient. Also, the installation methods used to install the drainage system were inadequate and lead to bigger problems. Newer products and installation methods are now being used by builders that allow them to install foundation drainage systems that will work perfectly for many years. Furthermore, new drainage systems can provide you with tremendous peace of mind.

What builders are now coming to realize about drainage systems is that drainpipes can serve two purposes! They were originally designed to collect water and pipe it to another location where it can be transported away from the foundation. However, it is now being realized that drain pipes can also be used as a water injection system. Before installing your drain tiles, consider the benefits of giving it a dual purpose.

Both homes with shallow foundations and those with deeper foundations can have drain tiles installed next to the footers to be used as water injection systems in times of drought. The truth is that many homes are built on clay soils. In times of extended drought some clay soils can shrink so much that the foundation and footer can fall. But if your builder were to extend several vertical pipes up from the drain tile system, they could be used to add water to the clay which would fluff the clay soils up.

In order for such a system to work effectively, it would need to be installed with care. It is recommended that the piping rest against the footer as opposed to resting on top of the footer. Also, if your builder uses plastic drain tile that has holes punched in it, the holes should point down not up. Smaller pieces of gravel can clog the holes if they are placed pointing up. Furthermore, it is very hard for the water to get into and out of the pipe if the holes are placed up.

During installation, try to install the drain tile piping fairly level. Some people assume that if there is no slope, the water will not drain. However, it will still drain water just fine if level because it will be acting as a conduit for water movement. Basically you should rest assured because the water trying to get away from the foundation will flow out of the pipe or towards a basement sump pit with little effort. Keep in mind, it especially important that you install the piping level if you are planning to use it as a water injection system because it will help the water travel fast to all parts of the system.

Feb 04 2008

Storm Water Drainage

Filed under: Storm Drain

Proper storm water drainage is essential to a homes foundation. Unfortunately, many building codes do not mandate that roof water be piped away from the foundation. Also, you have to keep in mind that building codes differ in many parts of the nation. It would be nice to have one national building code for everyone to follow, but the truth is that local building officials would end up changing the code to match local practices.

Over the past 15 years or so, urban and suburban flooding has become a major issue. One major reason why flooding has become such an issue is because storm water systems were designed many years ago without the anticipation of shopping malls or a subdivision with hundreds of homes being built. The design was simply underestimated. Today’s planners and engineers put special attention toward water retention systems.

Do you know where your roof water gets piped to? Nowadays, roof downspout water can be piped directly to underground storm water retention basins. In fact, certain designs allow the water to flow into open retention or detention features. The idea is to create a community of homes in which they all work together to prevent serious floods from developing. Even small problems can be prevented from such designs. Bottom line, the water from your roof needs to be captured and redirected to a place where it does not cause a problem.

Some communities require that storm water be piped to a central location. This is actually a very beneficial thing for your property and the property of your neighbors. I would, however, recommend making sure that the piping on your lot is durable enough to contain the water and prevent tree roots from entering the pipe. Four inch diameter plastic sewer line pipe is recommended. It’s definitely worth your time to check that the right type pipe is being used and it is installed the correct way.

Installing Your Storm Water Drainage System

During the installation of your storm water drainage system, you should avoid using 90 degree fittings on your piping. Of course you will need to use this type of fitting where the pipe terminates against the foundation wall and turns up to capture the roof downspout pipe. But using 90 degree fittings in others areas can cause serious problems because it creates tight bends. There may be a time when you need to have a plumber or drain cleaning company come out and unclog your pipes and these 90 degree angels will work against them. A 90 degree bend may prevent a company from extending a metal drain cleaning wire down the piping system. Considering using two 45 degree fittings glued together instead.

In addition to the type of piping used, the soil in which it is buried is also important. Avoid burying your piping in the un-compacted fill dirt alongside your foundation. The soil there will settle over time and as it settles it can seriously damage the piping. In fact, the piping can fracture or develop a negative pitch which could ruin the effectiveness of the entire system. If your pitch is off, the water can start flowing in the wrong direction.

The best place to bury the piping is in the undisturbed soil that you will typically find about 4to 5 feet away from your foundation. The piping will have to cross the uncompacted soil in order to get to the undisturbed soil, but when doing so it is best to give the piping a good pitch for extra safety. As it crosses this danger zone, give it one inch of fall for every two feet of run. Once the pipe is in the virgin soil, it can have a pitch of 1/8 to 1/4 inch of fall per linear foot of run.

Lastly, if you are present during the installation of your storm water drainage system, try to take pictures of the piping. It will come in handy in the future if you ever have to locate the piping in order to dig a hole or excavate. Having such facts on your house is a very useful thing. Be sure to place the photos and negatives in a safe place. Many homeowners find the electric box to be a very safe place because it is hardly used. However, fireproof safe boxes also work great.

Feb 04 2008

Foundation Waterproofing

Filed under: Foundation Waterproofing, Uncategorized

Building a home requires some very careful considerations. One very important consideration involves waterproofing your foundation. Many homeowners are under the assumption that their foundation has indeed been waterproofed when in fact it has only been damproofed. There is a big difference between these two techniques. Damproofing may prevent a certain amount of water vapor from transferring into your basement, but in order to effectively protect your basement from water infiltration it must be properly waterproofed.

In the past, builders paid little attention to waterproofing foundations. Years ago builders did not even bother to apply a tar coating and they also did not have access to large sheets of plastic to retard the transfer of water vapor. This is why the basement of older homes typically has a dank moldy smell to it. Mold grows happily in environments fueled by the constant stream of moisture. In a basement, the moisture comes in through the water being carried in the soil surrounding the foundation. It enters the house through both the unprotected walls and through the concrete slab you walk across.

Waterproofing is the only way to permanently stop water and water vapor from entering your foundations walls. There are several different techniques used to accomplish this. Spray-on systems seem to work well when it comes to sealing off the pores of your concrete walls. Whatever you do, make sure you are waterproofing your foundations and not damproofing it. Damproofing is the cheap way out. It is cheap because it cost less and it is cheap because it fails to waterproof effectively. Damproofing typically consists of hot liquid asphalt sprayed on the concrete.

Damproofing

Many local building codes state that unfinished basements must be at least damproofed. The problem with spraying hot liquid asphalt on your concrete is that it will not ensure that your basement will remain dry. If the concrete cracks, which is often does as your foundation settles, water will once again be able to enter into your home because the hot asphalt will no longer be sealing the gap. Waterproofing may be a little more expensive, but it will keep these gaps sealed and keep your basement as dry as possible. This is very important, especially if you are planning to finish your basement in the near future.

As I mentioned earlier, there are several ways to waterproof your foundation. One way that is commonly used by homeowners involves applying a mixture of hot asphalt and rubber. A coating of one eighth of an inch is applied to the foundation and then an insulation panel is placed over the coating. The insulating panel serves as protection to the coating, as well as an insulator. Furthermore, the rubber in the mixture gives it a unique elastic quality that helps it fill cracks in the concrete, should they develop over time. Keep in mind, as mentioned earlier, damproofing compounds can’t do this.