2017

Have These 2 Things In Mind Next Time You Are Selecting A Concrete Saw

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Concrete saws will come in handy when you need to make repairs on your concrete surfaces, including floors, walls or pavement. One major aspect that will make your concrete cutting project a success is the type of concrete saw you use. Concrete saws come in different types as well as sizes, so it pays to know exactly what to look for. For first-time buyers, this can be a challenge. Therefore, to help you in your selection, here are some invaluable tips to remember.

23 May 2017

4 Common Scissor Lifts for Your Project

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Did you know that you have several types of scissor lifts to select from if you are planning a project? Read on and discover what you need to know about the commonly available types of scissor lifts. Hydraulic Scissor Lifts Hydraulic scissor lifts rely on a pressurised fluid to raise or lower them to the desired height. They can reach vertical heights that are only exceeded by the heights reached by diesel-powered scissor lifts.

15 May 2017

How to Choose Environmentally Friendly Timber

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Starting a woodworking or building project? Trying to make environmentally friendly choices about your timber? Then let these tips guide you in the right direction. 1. Consider Salvaged Timber Timber that has been salvaged — meaning logged from forests that have been affected by disasters such as forest fires — can be an extremely environmentally friendly option. In most cases, this timber comes from areas that are already decimated, and that means you don't' have to worry about virgin growth forests being cut down.

1 May 2017

Use These Ideas to Turn Crates Into Shelves

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Wooden crates can be for more than just shipping and receiving. They can also be a fun way to decorate your home. If you've got a great crate supplier in your area or if you work in a facility that tends to have a lot of free wooden crates available, you may want to take those crates home and turn them into shelving. Here are some fun and functional ideas to consider.

24 April 2017

Tube Bending: Three Important Considerations for Selecting the Ideal Pipe Products

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Bent metal pipes and tubes are necessary for numerous functional and aesthetic applications, particularly in construction and fluid conveyance. If your commercial or industrial operation requires these types of custom products, there are multiple factors that you must evaluate before commissioning the fabrication process. One of these critical elements is the choice of pipe or tube. There are certain aspects which you must think about such as your application and tube size requirements.

17 April 2017

The Various Reasons Why Many Growers Are Using Plastic Sheeting as Covering for Their Greenhouses

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With plastic technology drastically advancing over the years, the use of plastic products has become more widespread. One area that has benefited from this trend is the agricultural sector whereby a significant number of growers have embraced the use of plastic sheeting as coverings for greenhouses. If you are pondering over using plastic sheeting as covering for your greenhouse, you should first know about the benefits associated with this kind of greenhouse covering.

3 April 2017

Issues to Consider When Choosing Where to Place a Cool Room in Your Warehouse

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If you're planning to add a cool room to your distribution warehouse, there are a number of issues you may want to consider before you choose the final position of the room. While honing in on the right spot, you may want to consider the following issues. Proximity to the Delivery Door When you have items delivered to your warehouse that need to go in the cool room, you don't want those items to sit there for hours.

30 March 2017

Five Soccer Net Substitutions for Fun Games and Practising at Home

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Playing soccer is a lot of fun, but to keep score, you need a net. Buying a soccer net is the best option, and you can buy everything from large permanent nets to temporary mobile nets to small nets for little kids. However, if that's not in the budget, there are a few alternatives, you can track. Whether you're practising at home or playing a game of footy at the park, consider these soccer net substitutions.

29 March 2017

Key Maintenance Tips for PVC Doors

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As PVC doors are generally low-maintenance doors, there's a big misconception that they do not require any maintenance attention at all. With a little tender loving and care, you can get the best service from your PVC doors. Here is a look at some simple but effective things you can do to keep your PVC doors looking good and in good working shape for their entire lifespan. Proper operation  Like any other doors, PVC doors need to be properly operated at all times in order to extend their lifespan.

27 March 2017

Sheet Metal: Reasons to Consider It for Your Manufacturing Needs

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Sheet metal fabrication refers to the process of shaping metals to create desired items. This process can be carried out by either the deformation of metal or removal of parts of the metal and can make use of different thicknesses of materials. If your business is involved in the manufacture or production of items, you may want to consider sheet metal fabrication rather than using materials such as plastic or timber.

27 March 2017