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Radioactive Counter Tops
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008Based on reading some of the more recent research of radiation in granite counter tops, I have distilled the following basic information about this topic.
Some granite counter tops contain high levels of uranium, which, by generating gamma radiation and radon gas, can produce a health risk. The highest levels of radioactivity seem to [...]
Hurricane Preparedness - Are You Ready?
Sunday, July 6th, 2008The International Code Council has a website setup with resources to help you prepare for a hurricane. The web site appears to be very complete and can be a significant resource if you live on the gulf coast. Check it out at:
http://www.iccsafe.org/safety/hurricane/
Does Your Foundation Really Require Repair?
Monday, June 30th, 2008If you had your foundation evaluated by a foundation repair contractor recommending repair, there is the potential that it doesn’t. Many of the salesmen who evaluate foundations are not well enough trained to fully evaluate a building’s foundation and often use indications of foundation movement as their only means to define the need for [...]