Author Archives: pinnacleadmin

Treat Your Home this Summer – Key Tips on How to Paint Your House Exterior

Posted on 18th August 2014 by pinnacleadmin

  Exterior redecoration gives quick visual results, and protects your home. When painting your house exterior, preparation is key. Choose quality paint and materials (filler, sander, primer etc.) as they last much longer. Low quality paint will not withstand the … Continue reading →

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Bridges Used in Film

Posted on 12th August 2014 by pinnacleadmin

Bridges have featured in many films and are often used as a dramatic setting, whether it is as a place for lovers to meet, enemies to fight or for the despairing to jump from. Often, a real-life bridge is used, … Continue reading →

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3 Ways Urban Regeneration Helps Built Up Areas

Posted on 6th August 2014 by pinnacleadmin

Urban regeneration can help urban areas in a number of ways, not least through bringing increased economic activity to a place. As regeneration takes place it can draw greater levels of private investment into an area, as well as drawing … Continue reading →

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How to Get The Best Out of Garden Decking

Posted on 30th July 2014 by pinnacleadmin

Wooden decking can provide an attractive, natural appearance to the outdoor areas of a home although there are a few things to consider for construction and maintenance to get the best out of this. Frame Care should be taken to … Continue reading →

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Newport Transporter Bridge – A History

Posted on 25th July 2014 by pinnacleadmin

  The Newport Transporter Bridge traverses River Usk. A Grade I listed structure, the transporter bridge in South Wales is one of eight still in use. Maintained by Newport City Council, the Newport Transporter Bridge has a length of 645 … Continue reading →

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How to Give Your Bathroom a Boost

Posted on 21st July 2014 by pinnacleadmin

  The bathroom in a property needs to be set out in a practical manner for use although most people will want it to look attractive also. The following are few ideas to give the smallest room in the home … Continue reading →

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The Advantages of Choosing Surfacing Specialists with CSCS Cards

Posted on 15th July 2014 by pinnacleadmin

The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) is a building industry initiative that allows individuals to show they have the required experience and training to safely do their job. It covers all facets of construction work, including surface specialists, and the … Continue reading →

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Which to Choose – Resin Bonding or Resin Bound?

Posted on 9th July 2014 by pinnacleadmin

  Despite the similarity of the names, resin bonded and resin bound surfaces have different properties, suiting them to different applications. Although both systems comprise aggregates and resin, the way they are applied differs. Resin bonded surfaces are laid by … Continue reading →

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When Are Helipads Used?

Posted on 4th July 2014 by pinnacleadmin

  While the concrete and H that marks a helipad may not be a common sight, they can be found in a variety of locations. The following are some of the places they are used. Hospitals Larger medical facilities may … Continue reading →

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Planning a Garage Conversion

Posted on 30th June 2014 by pinnacleadmin

  A garage conversion involves a great deal of work, but the benefits include creating more living space and increasing the value of your property. You won’t need to apply for planning permission for your garage conversion unless any conversion … Continue reading →

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