When it comes to garages, durable floor protection and increased resistance to wear (mechanical, thermal, freeze-thaw, chemicals etc.) is more than important for the longevity of the concrete.

Epoxy floors are modern systems, suitable for any type of garage, due to the special properties that differentiate them from other finishes solutions. Made of high-quality epoxy resin, these products have proved their worth, resisting in various conditions, which definitely recommends them as one of the best finishes for private garages.

The garage is not just the place where you park your car, but also the space where you can solve various household chores. Therefore, you need this practical, versatile floor material, suitable for all your activities. Why are the epoxy floors ideal for such a space? Here are just a few of their qualities:

• They have a long lifespan
• They are resistant to traffic, abrasion and mechanical shock
• They have a smooth and continuous surface, with no joints
• They create a non-slipping surface
• They are resistant to moisture, dirt and chemicals
• They can be cleaned easily and quickly, with special detergents
• They are eco-friendly, containing no solvents or toxic substances;
• They come in a wide range of colors

Epoxy paint can be applied in just a few days, over concrete, cement and other materials.  The wonderful Connecticut masonry folks at New England Masonry and Restoration do a quality job like no other in the area.

One of the most common mistakes that construction companies do during the recruiting process is relying on poor interviewing skills.

The interview should be prepared carefully in order to bring you conclusive answers from the prospective candidates; in the same time, as an employer, you must also learn to show the proper  attitude during the interview, because you surely want to make the candidates reveal  information about themselves without offering them tips on what you want to hear. After all, an interview is organized so that you can find the best employment match for your company, not to listen to clichés. If you do not ask the right questions, you may end up with the wrong person, so here are the aspects that you should insist on, during the interview:

• Ask the candidates about previous job accidents that they have been involved in and try to find out if they are responsible enough to take the necessary safety precautions, while working
• Check the skills of your candidates and determine if they match the job requirements, definitely in the area of precise and detailed masonry restoration contractors.
• Ask potential candidates to describe their most recent projects; evaluate their attention to details and passion for their work
• Not least, make sure to verify their work history.

Modular construction is also known as prefab or offsite construction and is anything but new. However, its advantages are being rediscovered, transforming the modular construction concept into a new trend.

Different building elements are created in a factory and then transported to the construction site, where they are assembled to create the building itself. Some modules arrive on a job site up to 80-90% completed, which reduces the amount of work performed on the job site, as well as vehicular traffic, security and disruption.

Surely, every contractor tries to condense the schedule and save costs; with modular construction, this becomes easy.  It encourages designers to be more efficient and reduces delays, enables architects, detailed building restoration specialists and others to work together and maintains quality control. The design is flexible, which makes modular construction suitable for bigger or smaller projects, from residential to commercial and even industrial (being an efficient solution for the problems related to the lack of on-site storage).

Modular construction is also sustainable. We can talk about an improved environmental impact, due to several factors: modular construction is built in a controlled environment, which inherently means less waste.

Not least, we must mention that, besides all the other advantages, modular construction comes with flexible and affordable financial arrangements.

Hail damage is caused by a form of solid precipitation called hail stone. Stones vary in size, from small, pea-sized pieces of ice to stones the size of a softball or larger. Though the damage caused by hail stones to ground objects is visible, the issues caused by hail storms might not be that obvious in the case of roofs – here are some of the most common signs that your roof has sustained hail damage:

• Metal parts are the most visibly affected by hail – check the gutters, the vents, the flashings in the roof valleys, around chimneys and around skylights for dents and cracks;

• If you have a sloping roof that has ridge caps, check those parts for cracks, chipped or missing parts;

• Asphalt shingles develop dents and bumps when they are affected by hail stones. Look for areas where the granules that protect the surface of the shingles are displaced or missing – the hail can rip off the granules, leaving the shingle substrate exposed and decreasing the roof’s resistance to water;

• If you have roofing that uses rigid materials such as tiles, check for chipped parts and cracks. Be very meticulous because even the tiniest hairline crack can let water through, causing water damage or leaks in the roofing structure. For commercial building, be sure to hire commercial roofing Connecticut specialists to do the inspection for you.

Whether it is a commercial, residential or industrial building that you want to install a new roof on in Connecticut, metal roofing is the

perfect choice. The first step is to find a commercial roofing CT company that is highly recommended.  Metal roofs are affordable, durable, weather-resistant and attractive and they work very well in the type of climate that characterizes Connecticut, so here are the most important benefits of metal roofs in more detail:

• Durability – metal roofing materials carry very long warranty, usually around 50 years, but in most cases they last much longer without getting damaged, without warping, peeling, rusting or rotting,

• Weather-resistance – metal roofs are very strong and able to withstand harsh weather, including strong winds, hail or snow,

• Weight – the metal alloys that this type of roofing is made from are resistant, but lightweight, so metal roofs are the perfect choice for lightweight constructions that could not hold up heavier roofs,

• Variety in design and colors – metal roofs come in the form of sheets or as shingles of various shapes and sizes and they are also available in many different colors from bright red, green, black and blue to more natural hues such as brown or terracotta,

• Quick and easy installation – metal roofing can be easily fixed on top of the existing roof and it does not need an expert to install them.