Air filters capable of filtering pollen, dust mites and other forms of particulate matter out of your build's air columns are always a useful addition to a building, but they are particularly prized by people who can suffer from allergic reactions when they come into contact with these unwanted particles. Whether you're a homeowner seeking to keep your family from inhaling dust and detritus, or a business owner trying to reduce instances of hayfever-related illnesses in your work force, air filters can help.
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A boom lift is a type of aerial work platform which is routinely used in industrial settings for accessing shelving and machinery which is positioned at a height. It is considered to be an essential piece of equipment in many factories, warehouses and manufacturing plants. However, if used incorrectly, it can put operators and nearby workers at risk of injury. Here are two ways to minimise the dangers associated with using boom lifts:
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Amongst the many benefits of mobile cranes is the fact that they can be moved around easily on a construction site. Although this may seem obvious, there is a clear benefit of this sort of mobility on large sites. Unless you are constructing a skyscraper or only have a small plot to work in, fixed position aerial cranes are of limited use. Of course, there needs to be sufficient room to manoeuvre a mobile crane in between buildings, but on most multi-building construction sites, they remain the most flexible type of heavy duty lifting equipment that is available.
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Are you planning to rent an oil tank so that you can have a supplemental fuel source at your construction site? Read on and discover some of the considerations that you should have in mind as you select and install that rental tank.
Municipal Codes
Your area may have regulations that govern the type of tank that you can install on your property. For instance, there may be regulations prohibiting you from renting an underground tank in case ground water sources are at risk of being polluted by oil tanks in that particular location.
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For the longest time, glass has been the go-to material for glazing applications in the construction industry. But things are changing for the better because there are newer, more improved substitutes for the glass. One such alternative to glass used in glazing applications like skylight windows is polycarbonate. These engineering thermoplastics are quickly gaining acceptance as glazing material for skylight windows because of the superior properties they exhibit.
Let's discuss what some of those properties are.
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