As a general contractor, Bala Structures meets many people who want to undertake renovation work on their property. Certain people are very well prepared while others need some help to find their way. We wanted to share with you some of the strategies that generally contribute to starting off a residential renovation project on the right foot. Last month, we took a look at the things to do before you even call a general contractor. In the following article, we will throw a light on how you can make an enlightened choice when comes the time to pick a contractor....

Winter is around the corner and that is a time when many people ask us how they can deal with snow issues on their roof. One problem is water infiltration, another is snow falling off the roof and creating a hazard and huge piles of snow around the house, especially with metal roofs. Heat Loss A building’s heating system maintains the temperature at a constant level by turning on and off when variances occur. Those variances arise because the building shell is not perfect and heat escapes. Heat loss happens through the various elements of the building shell: walls, roof,...