Four Benefits of Using Insulated Roofing Panels on Your Tiny House

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Insulating the roof of your tiny home stalls the loss of heat or cool air, making your home efficient, one of the major goals of tiny home design. While there are many insulation options, however, insulated roofing panels may be the most convenient and effective. Here's a look at why: 1. Thinner than batting to optimise space Most insulated panels feature special materials that are pressed together to providing insulating value.

1 August 2016

5 Reasons Why You Should Swap Your Industrial Metal Grates For FRP Grating

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Grates are commonly used in industrial settings as flooring, decking covers, and elevated structural surfaces. Traditionally, steel has been the outright choice for this role due to its durability and strength. However, with the rise of fibreglass, FRP grating is soon becoming the better option. Below, find out why and learn the different perks (FRP) fibre reinforced plastic has to offer. 1.      Easy installation Thanks to the fibre and plastic materials it's comprised of, FRP grates are very light compared to their steel counterparts.

1 August 2016

Four Fun Ideas for Integrating Salvaged Pallets Into Your Tiny Home

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If you are trying to incorporate salvaged materials into your tiny home, you should consider using wooden pallets. If you have lots of them, you can even build the whole house out of pallets -- just imagine framing the house in pallets and then adding siding, insulation and walls as desired. In lieu of that, however, consider integrating pallets in the following ways: 1. Countertops A full-size pallet cut in half is the perfect size for a countertop.

1 August 2016

How to Prolong the Life of Your Hydraulic Cylinder by Keeping it Sanitary

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Hydraulic cylinders can fail for a number of reasons, and one of the most common causes is contamination. Internal contamination, such as that from dirty filters, and external contamination (including dirt and rain) can both lead to costly breakdown problems. If you want to prolong the life of your cylinder, here are 2 tips on how to keep it more sanitary. Replace the Filter at the Right Time How do you determine when to change your filter?

1 August 2016

Four Benefits of Using a Scissor Lift When Roofing a Tiny Home

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Normally, if you are installing a roof, you stand on the roof as you add the shingles or other roofing materials to it. However, if you are putting a roof on a tiny home, you may not have room to fit up there. In that case, you may want to use a scissor lift. Here's a look at how a scissor lift can benefit you and how it compares to ladders and scaffolding.

1 August 2016

Diagnosing and Fixing Faulty Radiator Caps in Industrial Equipment

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Industrial equipment and machinery such as forklifts, cranes, and loaders rely on radiators to dissipate heat from internal combustion engines during operation. During operation, the radiator cap ensures that the pressure in the cooling system is maintained at optimum at all times. It allows air out of the system in case of high pressure. A faulty radiator cap can cause the coolant to overheat and boil, preventing the radiator from cooling the engine and subsequently causing overheating and breakdown of the machinery.

1 August 2016

Why Your Swimming Pool Pump Repairs Should Never Be Taken Lightly

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Circulatory pumps are part and parcel of any swimming pool installation. They move the water in and out of the pool continuously, 24/7. But do you know why they do so? As you shall find out below, your swimming pool pump does more than meets the eye. Like the heart, it is the force that keeps things alive as far as your pool is concerned. And for that reason, your pool pump repairs should never be underestimated.

1 August 2016