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Learn practical tips for preparing your Fox Valley homes for a new roof.

Surveying the beautiful landscape of Mount Cass with our trusty Total Station.

Making progress in Tileyard North with https://lnkd.in/eJwBSV3x

Watch this Florida barndo come to life. ACT makes it easy to build using COLD FORMED steel. https://lnkd.in/gd29br57

Phase 1 of one of the 3 blocks at Stamford Hill Estate. 2 more fire breaks to complete then moving onto ridge straps installation before felt/batten and tiling. #southernhousing #chasberger #roofupgrade

Shrine Pass Road White River National Forest, Colorado

From the Wisconsin DNR: "In the past seven days alone, there have been 70 wildfires across Wisconsin, with 27 of them starting because of improper equipment use (things like unsecured trailer chains, mowing, recreational vehicles, tractors, etc.)." Check current fire danger, wildfire reports and burning restrictions on the DNR's website: https://lnkd.in/gG3_89Cq https://lnkd.in/gG3_89Cq" See the work being done on ICC 605, the Standard for Residential Construction in Regions with Wildfire Hazard. https://lnkd.in/guSx9CmH

Fifty years ago in January 1972, listed status was given to a matching set of six cast-iron mileage markers located along the B5405 between the villages of Woodeaves and Great Bridgeford in Staffordshire. The markers which dated from the mid 19th century each gave the distance in miles to Stafford, Newport and London. They were a rare survival as a complete set, cast specifically for placement along this rural turnpike. Sadly today, only one of the six survives. The first of the set, located at the junction in Woodeaves was destroyed in a road traffic accident about 15 years ago. The others are thought to have been stolen, probably to be melted down for scrap. This case I feel highlights two important points, the first that something being given listed status, does not, as some people assume, give it automatic magical protection, and secondly how important the Historic England #MissingPiecesProject is. With around half a million listed sites across the country, keeping an eye on them all is a near impossible task, but by engaging enthusiasts in the local communities, this job becomes easier, particularly with small items like these mileage posts. If for example Lichfield Cathedral vanished one day, one would imagine that its absence would be spotted pretty quickly, but a small cast-iron roadside sign is easily overlooked.   

The charm and beauty of the older part of town may inspire you to protect and preserve buildings there. Our guide explains the benefits and drawbacks of the different types of historic districts and explains how to establish one.

The charm and beauty of the older part of town may inspire you to protect and preserve buildings there. Our guide explains the benefits and drawbacks of the different types of historic districts and explains how to establish one.