What Is Dry Rot? Dry rot is a phenomenon that can impact all varieties of wood. When this fungus spreads throughout the interior of wood, it becomes weak and will start breaking apart. When dry rot occurs in a building, the structural integrity often becomes compromised. What are Signs of Dry Rot? Dry rot is such a nuisance because the early stages are difficult to identify to the untrained eye. Adding to the confusion is the fact that it can vary in appearance. Identifiers include darkened or shrunken wood. Coloring is typically off-white or gray. Wood affected by dry rot…
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When it comes to interviewing metal roofing contractors, one of the questions homeowners have is what the cost of the project will be. Many elements factor into the cost of a new roof which is why quotes can vary between contractors. It’s wise to ask for an itemized bid so that when you are comparing roof replacement costs, you’re truly comparing apples to apples. Below are aspects that contractors must consider prior to producing an accurate metal roofing quote. Size of Roof The surface area of your roof impacts the amount of material needed to re-roof. It also factors in…
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Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… Just one more step. Please click the confirmation link emailed to you. In the serene landscape of Araraquara, Brazil, a 2,885-square-foot family home stands behind a brutalist concrete exterior. Created by Caio Persighini Arquitetura, Casa Patio is a two-story fusion of contemporary living with nature. From its inception, the concept of an open patio was embedded into the very core of the project. The unique topography of the terrain, with a gentle slope, inspired the home’s multi-level design, dividing it into a second floor, a semi-basement, and a social ground floor. The house…
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Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… Just one more step. Please click the confirmation link emailed to you. Curved decor offers a soothing departure from conventional straight lines and sharp angles but how can we accentuate the aesthetic through color? This article explores three contemporary color schemes that beautifully complement the elegance of curved decor, each imparting a distinct character to the spaces they adorn. The first inspirational interior delivers sophisticated deep muted green accents, harmoniously juxtaposed against an ethereal warm white backdrop. Our second home design embraces the warmth of wood, tastefully accompanied by beige and brown accents…
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Anthony and Michelle were looking to renovate their home for the long term, not just for the next few years. Their four-bedroom, two-bathroom, single-storey house wasn’t small to start with and had been extended by the previous owner, but they wanted to reconfigure it with three aims in mind. Multiple Objectives The immediate need was more space and privacy for their four teenage children, as Anthony explains. “Our twin boys were sharing and our eldest son was in quite a small room and he’s 18 – we really wanted more space for the kids.” “We also wanted to build something…
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Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… Just one more step. Please click the confirmation link emailed to you. Deliciously dark decor meets raw industrial aesthetics in this 300-square-meter modern home, designed by Elena Sedova. Nestled in the heart of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this spellbinding residence showcases a fusion of contemporary design elements and captivating contrasts. Moody wooden accent walls and a matching lattice ceiling spread deep, lustrous tones, setting the stage for an atmosphere of refined opulence and sophistication. Alongside this dark elegance is the raw magnetism of unadorned concrete decor, which adds a rugged, urban edge to the…