Over the years, humans have come up with lots of what appeared to be good ideas that ended up being very bad ones. One of the most obvious was using lead as an additive in paint so that it would adhere to surfaces better. Another was using asbestos as insulation around heating pipes. Then there are the problems created by nature that we’ve only recently discovered. I’m talking about radon. Read more
Archive for July 31, 2011
Material’s Safety during Home Renovation
Preparing Materials for the Renovation (2)
Buying extra for future repairs goes for everything, including trim.
When it comes to paint, be aware that each batch of it tends to differ slightly from the previous or next batch. Therefore, you may have to repaint an entire wall rather than touch up a damaged spot. It is still wise to keep a record of all the paint used in your project. Read more
Preparing Materials for the Renovation
When the contractor orders materials from suppliers, the quantity he requests typically includes extra for waste and breakageusually 5 to 10 percent more than the job requires. Let me urge you to ask the contractor to order enough so that if something happens down the road and a section of material has to be replaced, you have enough to match and replace it. Read more
The Importance of Contract (2)
Some experts recommend bonuses for work finished early or on time, and penalties if the contractor blows the deadline. Few contractors, unless they are working for the government, will agree to such clauses. They know what can happen, and they need to get across to you what is real and what is fantasy when it comes to completion dates. Read more
The Importance of Contract
Be sure that the contract states specifically that the remodeling contractor is independent and not your employee. Otherwise, you might responsible if a subcontractor or an employee of the contractor is injured on the job. Read more