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. Before Calling a General Contractor When you dream of making changes to your residence, there comes a time when you decide to start taking steps to make your dream come true. In order for everything to go smoothly, take the time to write...

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,...