Dan Mckinney

About Me
Building a New Home

If you plan to build a new home, you will no doubt have lots of questions about how best to proceed. I am here to help you to understand the different things you need to consider when planning and constructing a new property. I don't work in the construction industry but last year, I successfully built a new property using a team of construction contractors. The contractors were real professionals who worked quickly and to a very high standard. They were very kind to me and took the time to explain exactly what they were doing at each stage of the construction job.

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The 3 Main Reasons why you Should Invest in Helical Pile Foundations

10 November 2018
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

The strength of a building's foundation is what determines its structural integrity. When the right foundation structures are used, a house can weather many storms and stand firm for many years. On the other hand, if the foundation is made using the wrong material, symptoms such as cracks on the walls, doors that won't close, separation of walls and many other indicators of weakness. Helical steel piles are famous for both residential and commercial constructions. Read More …

What your pontoon should look like in 2019

10 November 2018
 Categories: , Blog

Innovation, performance and style. These are three words that describe what lies ahead for pontoon designs in the upcoming year. Over time, pontoons have evolved from simple water vessels to an extension of your daily lifestyle. More features are being embedded into pontoons to make them elegant, luxurious and stylistic. The older simplistic pontoons have now evolved into entertainment and recreational vessels that feature futuristic designs. If you're looking for a new pontoon in 2019, look out for the following advanced features. Read More …

Why Choose Resin Injection Underpinning Instead of Concrete?

9 November 2018
 Categories: , Blog

It could be there are cracks in your foundation, or maybe soil has moved beneath your property. Regardless of the problem, you'll need to seek out the services of an underpinning contractor to avoid experiencing serious property damage. It used to be that all underpinning involved concrete. For over 100 years, holes would be dug beneath the home and concrete poured in to improve stability – when the concrete sets, you'll have essentially created a whole new foundation. Read More …

Follow These Tips to Protect Your Water Bore From Water Contamination

9 November 2018
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

One of the most common problems that people have to deal with after they have dug up water bores in their premises is protecting their water supply from contamination. It is unfortunate that when drinking water gets contaminated, most people do not even understand the source of the contamination. While there is little you as a boring owner can do to change the way land and waterways are treated which affects the quality of the groundwater, there are a few things that you can do to protect your water from getting contaminated. Read More …

5 Tips for Helping Your Turf During Periods of Drought

7 November 2018
 Categories: , Blog

Periods of drought can take a toll on your turf. It can be disheartening to see a beautiful lawn turning brown. To help your turf during such dry periods, simply follow these five tips. 1. Use a De-Thatcher Thatch refers to the accumulation of organic matter over your turf. This can include dead grass, leaves, and weed growth. It's vital to get rid of thatch during periods of drought since it affects the health of grass and makes it much harder for water to get down to the root zone. Read More …