Author: Nyla Fernandez

Waterproofing is a method of preventing water from entering a building. Waterproofing in layers and phases normally creates many obstacles preventing water from entering the system. Waterproofing Membranes and coverings are used to secure the contents under or under a building waterproof and the structural integrity. A mixture of these steps is the result of creating a building envelope. As a result, a building's performance is guided by the compatibility of materials, connections, and the relationships of building enclosures as a whole. Outdoor weathering variables, in which rainwater and site drainage play a major role, hindered this performance the most. The correct application of the water insulation system can thus protect against the weather, dirt and vertical passage of water in a b...

Attics is an often underutilized area that could add a lot of value and space to your home.  If you have an attic that sits mostly unused and gets a fair amount of natural light, it would be a waste to leave it untouched.  An extra bedroom can add thirty to fifty thousand dollars to the value of your home, which means that you'll be increasing your home's value as well!  Here's how to convert your attic into the bedroom or master suite of your dreams. Add A Closet or Storage In most areas, space can't legally be considered a room unless it has a closet, a window, and sometimes a door.  When looking at Arlington real estate, you can check out if an attic can be converted based on whether or not it has some of these features.  You can add a closet relatively inexpensively, but you have to ...