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Monday, December 26, 2011

The timelessness of granite countertops

If you are faced with the prospect of having to do a kitchen remodel, or if you have the rather more pleasant task of wanting and being able to afford a kitchen re-model, do yourself a favor and go with Granite countertops. I live in Orange County , California, and the varieties of granite and granite countertop installation companies is very large, and comes in a n even bigger array of pricing, and pricing structures. There are even some installers and providers of granite countertops Orange County California that will allow financing. If, like me, you are looking at the granite counter tops as a remodeling choice, you will be doing yourself a huge favor by just selecting them. My realtor, who sold us this house 5 years ago, claims that granite countertops are one of the strongest reselling attributes a house can have, a reassuring thought in these difficult financial times. Whether you plan to re-sell a home, or if you plan to keep it, granite countertops are an answer in and of themselves, they assist in maintaining a high re-sale value, and they are drop-dead gorgeous.  While undergoing the process of the kitchen re-model, we also decided to install some natural stone tiles that would actually match the granite countertops, again, the choices and price ranges were staggering, we picked a color for the floor stone that matched the granite counter tops beautifully. It is funny how things that are natural, and come from the earth are so easy to match to one another. From the standpoint of excellent looks and imparting a sense of elegance, you can’t go wrong with granite countertops Orange County area, the houses that are doing well selling on the market have the granite as part and parcel of their interior decoration.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Chinese Drywall Testing to test the integrity of your drywall at home

The year 2001 had great importance in the construction industry.  China exported loads of their Chinese drywall to USA because there was a high demand at the time. The drywall had its advantage and disadvantages. Homeowners who installed it in their homes felt the disadvantages. The Chinese drywall breaths out toxic products like sulfuric compounds this was due to the exposure to intense humidity. The Chinese drywall has been the source of health and environmental hazard due to its reactive properties. Due to this, it is important that homeowners have Chinese Drywall Testing done as a precaution to their health.

It is important that every homeowner understand that a reactive drywall need remediation because the heightened strontium level in the Chinese drywall can cause very serious health complications and should be taken serious. The most preferable method to detect and analyze such a wall is the XRF Chinese Drywall Testing Technology. This method is very effective in detecting and addressing drywalls.  In a house, you may find that only some rooms has defective drywalls while other it is the complete house. This matter should not be taken lightly and if you feel your house is a victim of sulfur compound release then do not hesitate call the Chinese Drywall Testing.

When the Chinese Drywall Testing is done, it may reveal problems you never knew existed. The Chinese drywall will be breathing toxins and making the AC fails every time because of the decay of copper coils.

Chinese Drywall Testing experts visit the area and obtain samples of the dry wall; they do this without deforming the wall by creating incision or opening. The sample they is taken to the laboratory where tests are carried out and report is filed and certified by the relevant authority.

Take note of this if your house was constructed or renovated between the years 2001-2009 make sure the expert check it for drywall toxicity.