Tag: Wall
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Contractor fined after collapsing wall kills ‘full of life’ employee
A building company has been fined £56,775 after an employee was crushed to death when a 1.8m-high retaining wall collapsed on him. Gary Anstey, 57, from Bristol, was working for H Mealing & Sons Ltd at a school construction site in Bath when the incident happened on 19 March 2019. An investigation by the Health…
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Do I own a retaining wall? Here’s how to find out
If you’ve ever puzzled over a boundary between your home and next door, you might have wondered: do I own a retaining wall, or does my neighbour? Retaining wall ownership isn’t always straightforward, and in some cases, the answer can be surprisingly complex. In general, if a retaining wall sits on your land and encloses…
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Wall mounted vs portable air conditioner – which is better?
Wall-mounted vs portable air conditioner – just which should you choose? We are living in a world where temperatures are on the rise meaning this is a question you should be giving some serious thought to if you want your home to remain at a comfortable temperature throughout the summer – and even beyond. Both…
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What is Stucco plastering? Discover its benefits for a durable wall finish
If you want to know what stucco plastering is, then you’ve come to the right place. Here we run through common questions and give you the answers you need to decide if it’s a good choice for your home. As you might have guessed, thanks to its name, stucco is a type of plaster, and…
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Tiling an uneven wall to get a smooth professional finish
No one wants wonky tiles and raised edges spoiling a beautiful-looking bathroom or kitchen wall. To prevent this, you need to start from the right place. Here, we examine a selection of smart solutions for tiling an uneven wall, some of which are quicker, simpler, and less expensive than others. The current state of the…
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Inpro Unveils Two Real Wood Wall Protection Solutions
Inpro is expanding its wall protection portfolio with the introduction of two new real wood products: the LR2 Northern Hardwoods® Real Wood Lean Rail and the Recycled WoodStone™ Wall Panels. Both offerings are designed to bring natural warmth to commercial interiors while delivering the durability and performance Inpro is known for. The LR2 Northern Hardwoods®…
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Wall Removed for Open Minimalist Design in a NYC Condo Reno
Sometimes, a single wall can be a formidable barrier—not just to light, but to a homeowner’s entire vision for their space. For John, a minimalist with an eye for stunning views, his new Manhattan condo presented a classic urban dilemma: wall-to-wall windows overlooking Park Avenue, but a layout that kept the brilliance at bay. Aspiring…
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Shamrock HQ Features First Tubelite 400SS SG Curtain Wall
The newly constructed Shamrock Trading Corporation’s global headquarters is set on 34-acres at its Overland Park East Campus in Kansas. Exemplifying monolithic, modern building design, its two Class A office towers, single-story connecting building and parking garages feature aluminum framing systems by Tubelite and architectural finishes by Linetec. Opened in Dec. 2024, Shamrock Tower II also showcases the first…
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The Link Up: Em’s New Family Wall Frames, Gretchen’s Breezy Summer Pant, And A Great New Collection
Happy Sunday, everyone. In case you missed it, Emily and the amazing PDX gals made the best YouTube video. In order to start what we are officially now calling “The Carriage House” (the other home on her property from the 1850s), a major clean-out has begun. The video is fun, funny, and 100% Emily. Check…
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Fisher Sand & Gravel nabs $309M border wall job
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Awards: Border wall constructionValue: $309 millionLocation: Santa Cruz County, ArizonaClients: U.S. Customs and Border Protection U.S. Customs and Border Protection has awarded a $309 million contract for U.S.-Mexico border wall construction to Fisher Sand & Gravel, according…