Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Laundry Room Makeover: Get the Job done Right with a Local Home Remodeling Expert


Home Remodeling Contractor - Mares Dow

In most homes, laundry rooms tend to be an afterthought despite the daily household labor they host. Unlike kitchens which are designed and furnished with the efficiency of the space and its workflow in mind, the laundry room tends to be a forgotten space, even though it has similar requirements. For your next renovation project, consider updating this essential room and consult with your local home remodeling contractor about how you can improve your laundry day experience.

Monday, February 18, 2019

Replacing the Glass in your Business with Safety Glass


Dan's Glass Safety Glass

Many of us know the traditional form of glass known as annealed or floated glass. This form of glass shatters when broken, ending with shards of glass that can be sharp and harm those in the area or who attempt to clean it up. While this form of glass is widely used as it is cheaper and accessible, it is not the best choice for your business.
Safety or tempered glass is processed using heat to make it stronger. When safety glass breaks, it crumbles into small, blunt pieces instead of shattering into shards. This form of glass is stronger and scratch resistant where traditional glass is not. Business owners prefer using safety glass to provide them safety and due to it being more economical. Safety glass will not need replacing as often as regular glass due to scratches or breakage, thus saving in maintenance costs.

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

What Does an ACPA Operator Certification Mean?


Concrete pumping is a key component of many large-scale construction projects, from highways and bridges, to skyscrapers and residences. Bay Area commercial concrete contractors often utilize concrete pumping technology, and therefore require a skilled workforce that is qualified to operate this machinery. The American Concrete Pumping Association has recognized the need to consolidate and make transparent the safety and operational practices of concrete pumping and provides a nationally recognized certification process for those who would operate concrete pumps. Pump operators who successfully complete this certification are assets to their teams, the contractors who employ them, and the customers who reap the benefits of their skilled work.

Friday, February 8, 2019

The Basics of Concrete Pumping Technology

From its inception, concrete pumping revolutionized the concrete industry. Previous methods of concrete placement could be inefficient and hazardous, especially on large-scale projects. In its most rudimentary form, these historical methods of placement involved shuttling wheelbarrows full of concrete from the mixer across vast and obstacle filled job sites, then placing the concrete in the formwork by hand, which required much time and manpower. Concrete pumping technology has mechanized and streamlined this process, allowing for greater volumes of concrete to be placed with fewer workers needed. And when employed by experienced commercial concrete contractors in San Francisco, the benefits of the technology are felt by the customer in the quality of the finished product and the impact on their bottom line.