Hello! Welcome to my blog. My name is Col. I live in Perth and I have a passion for construction. I am pretty useless when it comes to construction work so I tend to leave it to the experts. However, I find that there is nothing more pleasing than seeing a team of construction workers complete a job. Over the years, I have hired many different types of construction worker and they have all taken the time to chat with me. During these conversations, I have learnt so pretty interesting things which I will be exploring on this blog. Enjoy!
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Waterproofing Balconies: Why It's Important and How to Do It 28 September 2023
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Window Tinting for Your Home 3 July 2023
Col's Construction Blog
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3 Great Ideas for Designing Your Custom Deck
4 October 2018
When it comes to designing a custom deck, paying attention to small things can lead to big rewards. While there is a whole raft of things that can be done, coming up with the right design ideas for a custom deck is essential to ensure deck builders build truly functional and aesthetic outdoor living spaces. Here are a few great design ideas for your custom deck. Deck railings Many people often overlook the value that railing can add to their decks.
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Flat Plat or Evacuated Tube: How to Decide Which Solar Water Heating System Is Best For Your Home
2 March 2016
When it comes to residential solar hot water systems, you have a choice between these two main systems: The flat plate solar water heating system The evacuated tube solar water heating system Both of them can either be mounted on your roof or installed as a split system where the energy collectors are on the roof while the water storage tank is at ground level. So making a decision between either of the two systems will be based more on functionality than structure.