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Wood is exotic. Stroke patterns, colors and shapes are very natural in the wood provide lasting appeal both. Even the remaining stump of unused wood, can be a valuable art object.

Wooden stump is part of tree trunk cannot be used again. Wood stump can be derived from stem base to the root, or the remnants of pieces between branches which appeared to have unique shapes that previously meant nothing.

With the touch of a few remaining pieces of the transition the main stems and branches, can be “transformed” into a beautiful garden chairs complement a garden by the pool. Some are using a chunk of old wood of irregular shape and has been imperfect because so many scar on her trunk. Wood is left as it is, then placed horizontally and provided with leg braces, so it can change the function of a lawn chair. The logs are transparent coating to be more resistant to the influence of either hot or rainy weather, although resilience is also dependent on the type of wood. However, more impressive natural appearance as it is increasingly providing a fascinating charm.

Arranging the living room at home with varying sizes is a challenge. In addition to deserving guests, this space must be set for a comfortable and does not impress management. For the sake of practicality, some people deny the living room in his house. In the tiny houses, guest room functions are often combined with other rooms. For example guests are ushered immediately familiar in the family room. Meanwhile, other guests are quite acceptable on the patio home. But for some people, the living room remains a very important part because the living room reflects the character of the owner. For homes with a mediocre size would be eligible to receive guests in addition, this space must be arranged in such a way so as not to spend too much room. For owners of the house large enough, of course this will not be a problem.

In a tiny house, a living room size is also necessarily small, and therefore, do not meet the living room with furniture. Simply provide a two-seat sofa, a single sofa and coffee table. If there is still more room to add a corner table. Existing furniture if possible place it propped against the wall so that room looks more spacious. Read the rest of this entry »

It should not be difficult, because the wood or parquet floor is not a foreign object in the eyes of Asians. Generally, the concept of traditional house was put on parquet. And as time advances, parquet underwent many changes better and be continue to demand with a variety of reasons. You are interested in enjoying this kind of floor? Here is a little knowledge and the tips for you:

1. Room
- Sorry, because of wood, not every room can use parquet house. Humidity can slowly damage the wood and cause odor.
- Parquet also not scratch resistant and sensitive to the impact, so that this type of floor suitable only in a small room on the floor impact activities such as sleeping rooms.

2. Treatment
- Before care, the first step should be done away from all sharp footwear and hard.
- Treatment parquet must be careful right in order to maintain the beauty and durability, because sometimes we forgot or did not intentionally do things – things like are on the marble floor.
- Use a vacuum cleaner, a broom made from feathers or other cleaning tools with a soft surface. It’s easy to avoid scratches parquet
- Because no bear an impact, be careful when moving items. In addition to the way appointed, should the transfer of goods using a cloth or rubber mat, or if necessary by means of wheeled transportation such as trolleys of goods.
- Do not mop the parquet floor. Try to avoid using water with a volume of many, even if it aims to clean up. Use a dry cloth is better than a wet mop that can make the water seeps into the wood pores.
- Too long wet – water gradually settle to the layers of plywood and wood will make obsolete. The more humid, the pressure on the parquet will change drastically, especially on parquet square. If the initial effect caused only crake or crackling sound, slowly but surely if you have bad joints that coming loose parquet instantly when burdened. Read the rest of this entry »

There are several things that must be considered in making the roof to avoid leaks during the rainy season. Here are tips-tricks:

1. Note the angle of the roof. This is important because with the proper slope will allow water to flow downward. Generally the slope of the roof 30 ° – 40 °, But for some cases, there is a roof with a slope of ramps.

2. Minimize the connection. Roof with minimal connection can be to reduce leakage. If there are meeting points between the roof materials, then make sure that the meeting point of the meeting and not having a gap. Cleft may cause leaks in the roof.

3. Choose a quality roof material. There are many roof-forming materials. PVC, clay, bitumen and metal is in between. Of all of the roof material which is not easy to select cracks resistance to heat or wind. One again, a good roof is easy to install, and did not leave a gap.

4. Minimize the use of gutters, Gutters also is an element of potential roof leaks. Either because the system is not good switching or because of material damage with age. The more minimal amount of gutter, the minimum is also the potential for leaks.
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Tiles are generally made from clay. These basic materials easily available, so many people selling and using clay roof tiles. Now, in addition to clay roof tiles, building materials pretty much any other tile, one of asphalt (bitumen). Of asphalt shingle is certainly not entirely of asphalt material. Tile is a mixture of powdered paper, organic fibers, resins, and asphalt. This material is processed to produce a lightweight tile, flexible, and waterproof.
Asphalt in this case serves as a water proofing. The roof will be leak resistant. In addition to anti-leak, asphalt shingle is also lighter than clay tile, concrete, or ceramic. Weight per share of about 4kg per m², Compare with tile roofs, the weight units can be between 4-8 pounds. Of course, this became one of the value the benefits of asphalt tile. With a light weight, the roof construction can be minimized, so the budget can be saved too. Well, if you’re building a house or to replace the roof, this product is feasible to glance.

Asphalt shingle is not new to the roof of the house. Character, shaped sheets, lightweight, and content of the main ingredients made from asphalt. This becomes an alternative tile roofs, in addition to clay roof tiles, concrete, and metal. There are two types of asphalt tile profile in the market. First, corrugated profile made of organic fibers, resins, and mineral additives this tile rests directly on gording, without batten and use a screw or nail fastener.

Second flat-profile asphalt shingle, Content of the material consists of fiberglass fibers and sand-like grains of rocks that have been glazed. Relies pedestal tile multiplex board, Restraints using screws, although different content of the material asphalt shingle can respond to heat and noise from the rain. How to improve the asphalt tiles in case of damage? If the tile is very inconvenient usual asphalt shingle quite easy, ease of use of materials and equipment, which can also do the installation yourself. Simply affixed, pressured and nailed. The steps as follows:
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