The addition of French doors create an open, airy feel that is perfect for entertaining numerous guests. While a worthwhile investment, the excessive amount of glass on these doors may limit privacy and increase heat loss. Using this guide, you can dress your new French doors with energy-efficient, appealing treatments.
Shutters
While surprising to hear, shutters are not only options for your home's exterior. Plantation shutters are becoming popular options for a custom, permanent dressing for the glass of your French doors.
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You might think of asphalt as nothing more than a black paving material, but recent advances in seal coating technique allow you to add almost any color you like to the surface. Decorative asphalt techniques like stamping add even more attractive appeal to your paved driveway project. Before calling to arrange for the installation of a brand new colored asphalt driveway, consider both the benefits and limitations of the material to make sure it matches your needs.
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Sunrooms combine the best features of indoor comfort and the openness of a porch or patio. While every home could benefit from a sunroom, taking the time to learn about the different types of sunrooms can help you find the style that best compliments your home. Here is a comparison of four common sunroom configurations to help you find the best style to suit your needs.
Screen-Enclosed Sunrooms
Screen-enclosed sunrooms are an excellent choice if you prefer fresh outdoor air to indoor air from your HVAC system.
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If Formosan termites invaded your home recently, you probably had the home treated or tented to get rid of them. But if you didn't take steps to protect the trusses in your attic, the damages caused by Formosan termites can endanger the stability and performance of your roof. Wood treated trusses are fast becoming a necessity in areas of the United States that experience termite infestations.
The lumber used for treated trusses contain special chemical additives, such as borate, that can repel Formosan termites before they attack.
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Street sweeping offers a range of benefits for communities, and if you are implementing a street sweeping program in your community, there are steps you can take to make your efforts as successful as possible. Take a look at these tips to help your community prepare for street cleaning:
1. Create a no parking schedule
Street sweepers move slowly down the road sweeping debris and cleaning the road. However, if there are parked cars in the way of the trucks, it can be hard for them to do an effective job.
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