Concrete is one of the most widely used materials for the construction of large, industrial buildings, such as warehouses, plants, and factories. Because of its long-lasting nature and stability, it’s no wonder concrete is the material of choice for the walls, flooring, and outside surfaces of these types of large scale structures. Whether the buildings […]
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Ipe Wood: Premier Tropical Decking Material, Part 2
In our first installment of this series on Ipe wood, we took a look at some of the reasons why Ipe is so popular, especially as a decking material. These reasons included Ipe’s hardness, density, longevity, stability, uniform radial and tangential movement, fire and insect resistance, and availability in different sizes. In this article, we’ll […]
Ipe Wood: Premier Tropical Decking Material, Part 1
Ipe is in high demand for both commercial and residential decking projects. Once you become familiar with the benefits of this Brazilian tropical hardwood species, chances are you won’t have any trouble understanding its continual growth in popularity. There are all sorts of reasons why everyone from lumber dealers to construction companies to end customers […]
Custom Glass Fireplace Door Installation – Westchester County, NY
If you own a fireplace, you know that there’s nothing as cozy as relaxing in front of the fire on a cool evening. A fireplace without a cover, however, can be drafty during those cold winter nights. It can also be potentially dangerous. Installing a custom glass door for your fireplace can greatly enhance both […]
Custom Fireplace Doors & Screens – Westchester County, NY
During the cooler months of the year, there’s nothing more inviting than curling up in front of your very own fireplace. It’s the perfect spot to spend time alone with a good book or to gather with those you love most. Watching the flickering flames and listening to the soothing crackling and popping sounds of […]
Home Builders Benefit from Recent Changes in Teak Market – Part 3
To some in the lumber industry, Teak seems to be a species that is really gaining some much-deserved attention. Though it’s long been revered in boat building circles (see Part 1), it’s starting to be piquing the interest of home builders as well (see Part 2). Though most imported Teak lumber is of exceptional quality, […]
Home Builders Benefit from Recent Changes in Teak Market – Part 2
In the first article of our series, we discussed how increased access to Teak in the international lumber market could lead to some exciting advantages for home builders. We started off by mentioning how buying top-grade Teak in bulk is necessary due to the high-quality demands of boat builders. Then we touched on the process […]
Home Builders Benefit from Recent Changes in Teak Market – Part 1
Changes to export regulations and logging bans in Myanmar are starting to have a major impact on the Teak market. Interestingly, these political changes abroad can have some beneficial side effects for home builders here at home. That’s because Teak lumber materials, which were once pretty hard to come by, have become much more accessible. […]
Combs Concrete Construction – Industrial, Commercial & Residential Services
Combs Concrete Construction Company (combsconcrete.com) has a long and impressive legacy. The company was started back in 1955. Founder Ray Combs completed his years in the United States Army and began to provide premium concrete service to customers throughout Greater Dayton/Miamisburg, Ohio. In the 1970s, Ray decided to move his family to an area of […]
Where Bridges to Community Volunteers Serve
Bridges to Community (bridgestocommunity.org) is a poverty alleviation-focused nonprofit organization. Our motto, “building communities, changing lives,” encapsulates both the how and why of what we do. Our volunteers work with community leaders in impoverished regions of Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic to accomplish these important goals. In this article, we will focus on the criteria […]