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How Traffideck can keep bridges and ships safe
If you have an outdoor area exposed to the weather such as a bridge, marine deck or boat deck, then you know the importance of weatherproofing and providing an anti-slip surface for safety. Traffideck provides both of these services … Continue reading
Top 10 Most Famous Ships of All Time
1. HMS Victory One of the most famous ships in the history of the Royal Navy (as seen above), Victory was the ship of Horatio Nelson when the British triumphed at the Battle of Trafalgar. Nelson was ultimately killed on … Continue reading
5 Reasons Why You Should Choose a Resin Driveway
Your driveway is an important part of your house. It is often the first thing a visitor notices when he/she comes to your house. It also needs to stand the weight of heavy cars and offer better grip in … Continue reading
The Characteristics of Well Designed Bridges
Building safe and strong bridges is an art that has been perfected by the likes of Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Joseph Strauss. Whilst famous bridges such as the Golden Gate Bridge may be household names, there are many smaller well-designed … Continue reading
Top 4 Benefits of Getting Garden Decking Installed
Over the past few years, there has been an increasing demand for timber decking in the UK. It has simply become a widespread alternative to hard patios and terraces. The following are the main reasons why many people are going … Continue reading
How Ships Have Changed Over The Years
While the earliest boats date back approximately 10,000 years, they were simple vessels made from tying logs together or hollowing them out. The first real ships are believed to have been created by the Ancient Egyptians, starting around 4000 BC … Continue reading
Top 5 Most Expensive Suspension Bridges in History
Suspension bridges are sophisticated constructions involving a lot of elaborate engineering plans, lengthy preparatory proceedings, both bureaucratic and practical, and precise construction procedures. The results are grandiose: the world’s great suspension bridges are noteworthy landmarks, essential passageways across water and … Continue reading
4 Tips That Will Make Moving House Less of a Nightmare
Moving house is an ordeal, but it can be made less stressful through planning and by focusing on the positives. By following these four tips, moving can be less of a nightmare. Plan Early Start by setting a budget and … Continue reading
Why we Recycle Construction Material and Why You Should Too
At present, the vast majority of construction waste ends up in landfills, with approximately 8,000lbs worth of landfill waste produced from the construction of each 2,000 square foot building. Waste generated through construction ranges from basic materials like … Continue reading
The Changing World of Playgrounds
The world of playgrounds is long and varied. With time came a different ethos of play for children. Here’s a quick history on how things changed. The first playgrounds, as we know them today, took form between 1900-1920. These playgrounds … Continue reading