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		<title>Austin Decks &amp; Decking</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Brick &#38; Concrete Masons in Austin tx   1) Full brick houses are cooler in summer Cool relief. That’s the feeling you get entering a full brick home on a hot summer day. The dense mass of full brick walls absorbs and stores heat energy, delaying the passage of heat through the wall. That’s why a full [...]]]></description>
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<p>1) Full brick houses are cooler in summer<br />
Cool relief. That’s the feeling you get entering a full brick home on a hot summer day. The dense mass of full brick walls absorbs and stores heat energy, delaying the passage of heat through the wall. That’s why a full brick wall stabilises internal temperatures, “ironing out” the highs and lows.</p>
<p>2) Full brick houses are warmer in winter<br />
In winter, the inner layer of a full brick wall comes into its own, absorbing, storing and slowly releasing heat that is generated inside the house. As the temperature falls the brickwork slowly releases the stored heat into the house. The result is a natural level of comfort without having to constantly resort to heating.</p>
<p>3) Full brick houses are a haven of quiet<br />
Your new full brick home will be a haven of quiet in an increasingly noisy world. The two brick layers in a full brick wall create a very effective barrier to external sounds. Brick partition walls between rooms or zones of the house reduce the spread of sound within the house.</p>
<p>4) Full brick houses are solid, safe and secure<br />
Safety and security rates highly with full brick home owners. They appreciate the solid construction, high level of natural comfort, and the fire resistance of brickwork. Unlike some building materials, bricks do not give off any gases or chemicals, binders. More reasons to breathe easy with full brick.</p>
<p>5) Full brick houses are low maintenance<br />
It’s a given that brickwork is a solid form of construction, that lasts a lifetime and longer. Full brick takes this legendary durability to another level. It not only resists the bumps and scrapes of everyday life with the most minimal maintenance and also provides the framework for generations of additions and extensions.</p>
<p>6) Full brick houses are termite resistant<br />
Full brick home owners sleep soundly knowing that the chewing sound in the middle of the night is not termites but just one of the kids raiding the fridge. That’s because full brick walls on a slab dramatically reduce the amount of structural timber, especially at the vulnerable ground level.</p>
<p>7) Full brick houses are timeless<br />
It takes time, experiences and memory before a ‘house’ becomes a ‘home’. The solidity and comfort of a full brick house will linger in your family’s collective memory. Full brick houses are built to last. In years to come your full brick house will stand out as ‘home.’</p>
<p> <img src='http://512remodeling.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_cool.gif' alt='8)' class='wp-smiley' /> Full brick houses are a unique investment<br />
Full brick houses attract a premium price over a ‘comparable’ brick veneer. But you don’t have to wait for that to reap the financial rewards of full brick, including low maintenance, no repainting of face brickwork, and the potential of lower heating and cooling bills.</p>
<p><em>Interior Brick Walls Provide a Beautiful Look for Your Home</em></p>
<p>Why would anyone want a brick wall inside their home? There are many things you can do to create a look that is warm and appealing, and brick walls are one of them. Consider that brick walls won&#8217;t tear or get holes in them as sheet rock can. Imagine how durable they are. Decorating is easy, and your home will have a unique, beautiful look that all of your friends will envy.</p>
<p>Tile a portion of your brick wall for an original look<br />
You can actually use stone or mosaic tiles to spruce up plain brick walls! Apply them around the ceiling as you would a wallpaper border for a distinctive look or tile the brick wall beginning halfway up and continue to the ceiling. This helps break up the solid appearance of the wall and add further interest. If you have a fireplace that is surrounded by brick, consider adding a wood mantle above the fireplace as a focal point. The mantle is a great place for displaying family photos, greenery and scrumptiously scented candles!</p>
<p>Painting interior brick surfaces<br />
If you want to paint old brick that has been in your home for years, you can get an entirely new and different look. Simply brush off the bricks with a stiff-bristled brush to remove dirt and dust and then apply a primer. The best paints to use on bricks are latex and cement-based paints. Avoid using epoxy, rubber and oil-based paints which can give off vapors for some time.</p>
<p>For a truly original look, create designs as you paint. For example, you may want to paint rectangles, squares or pyramid shapes as you go, simply by using a different color paint that blends with the rest of your decor.</p>
<p>Create any look from modern to rustic<br />
Not only is brick sturdy and durable, it&#8217;s also fire proof, which is why many people like to use it on the interior of their homes. Left their natural colors, bricks in brown and red shades add a rustic touch to the decor. For those who like a more modern, contemporary appeal, bricks can be painted any color you like &#8211; and you can even create patterns to add further interest.</p>
<p>Hanging wall decorations on brick walls<br />
Many people do not have brick walls in their homes simply because they assumed they would not be able to hang pictures and other wall art. With brick, you simply use concrete screws and lead anchors to hold shelves or other wall decor that may be heavy, such as large paintings. You can also find picture hangers that are designed for use in concrete and brick.</p>
<p>Brick walls can add a cozy, old-world charm to the room or a colorful abstract look for those who prefer a more modern appeal. Considering they last forever and don&#8217;t have to be painted every few years like sheet rock walls, brick walls offer many beautiful benefits to the inside of your home, as well as the outside! For a uniquely different approach to interior décor, give brick walls a chance – you&#8217;ll be surprised at just how exquisite it looks.</p>
<p>512deVeloping Masons can upgrade your home with a beautiful interior rock or brick walls, with little mess and a great price. Contact us today</p>

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<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>One  								reason for the fast growth of the steel building  								industry is the fact that steel building  								manufacturers have created prefabricated systems  								for a wide range of applications. Steel  								buildings used to be limited to storage  								facilities and aircraft hangers. Now, steel is  								used very successfully for structures as small  								as toll booths and vending machine shelters, and  								as large as barns and agricultural facilities,  								work shops, sports facilities, even churches and  								retail centers. Steel buildings are frequently  								used in larger buildings like commercial  								aircraft hangers and sports arenas, where a  								large clearspan space is required. (Clearspan is  								an interior space of a building where the roof  								is supported by the bordering structural walls  								and framework, and not with columns.)</p>
<p>Steel provides some other benefits in many  								circumstances. Generally speaking, prefabricated  								steel buildings can also be erected more quickly  								than traditionally constructed buildings.  								Assuming that the prefabricated kit does not  								require significant customizing, the project&#8217;s  								design phase is reduced considerably with the  								use of the steel building system. While this is  								true for the design phase, site preparation and  								construction phases for larger steel buildings  								are normally comparable with similarly sized  								tilt-up structures.</p>
<p>Perhaps the main reason for the expanding use of  								steel buildings is construction cost. Assuming  								that the building fits the parameters and  								limitations of what is appropriate for steel,  								prefabricated steel building kits are generally  								less expensive than custom-designed structures  								built using traditional construction or even  								tilt-up construction. Also, with the use of  								finishes, facades and other wall claddings,  								builders can craft beautiful facilities that  								avoid the traditional &#8220;tin shed&#8221; look associated  								with steel buildings.</p>
<p>For smaller warehouse, industrial and commercial  								projects, particularly those under 50,000 square  								feet, these benefits make steel buildings an  								extremely attractive alternative for the  								cost-conscious building owner. Also, steel  								buildings are frequently the right choice for  								larger buildings where a large clearspan space  								is required.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>512deVeloping can help you navigate through your  								decision for a metal building, we have  								relationships with the major United States Steel  								building manufacturers. Whether you want to  								design you own modern metal building, or you  								would like the efficient and big savings value  								in prefabricated buildings. We are able to get  								you the best price and erect your new industrial  								strength metal building that will be a landmark  								on your land for as long as you live! </strong></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">512deVeloping <strong><span style="font-size: medium;">“green”</span></strong> steel buildings are built to reduce  								environmental impacts by bringing together a  								vast array of practices and techniques to take  								advantage of renewable resources. The green  								building techniques that have been utilized  								include:</p>
<p>•Solar reflectance and reliability through the  								use of special coatings which protects against  								non-uniform weathering and reduces energy loads  								on buildings due to long-term, bright surface  								that helps heat reflectivity. This special  								coating typically maintains the EPA solar  								reflectance requirement of 0.65 on newly  								-manufactured buildings and the minimum of 0.50  								on roofs over three years for age. We only use  								coated steel that has been approved by the  								ENERGY STAR program, both for low-slope and  								high-slope applications<br />
•Emphasis on taking advantage of renewable  								resources such as use of sunlight through solar  								powered energy sources</p>
<p>•Green buildings often include measures to  								reduce energy use and increase efficiency of the  								building envelope (the barrier between  								conditioned and unconditioned space) by using  								high efficiency windows and insulation<br />
•Orientation of windows, walls, awnings, and  								porches to maximize solar gain in the winter by  								providing more natural light and lessen the need  								for electric lighting during the day</span><span style="color: #000000;"><br />
•On-site renewable energy through solar power,  								wind power, hydro power or biomass significantly  								reducing the environmental impact of the  								building<br />
•Reduce impact on wells and water treatment  								plants. Several options exist for “Greywater”, a  								process which takes waste water from sources  								such as dish-washing for use in irrigation.  								Rainwater collectors are used for similar  								purposes.</span></p>
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<p>When you do use our services, you can always enjoy fair and competitive prices and promptness to fix your problems. We beat everyone with cost-effective services that only a quality and licensed plumber can give you, and being a local business now for over 10 years, we believe in friendly, personal service to all our customers.</p>
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<div id="story_content"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Smaller is better:</strong> Optimize use of interior space through careful design so that the overall building size&#8211;and resource use in constructing and operating it&#8211;are kept to a minimum.</span><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"> <strong>* Design an energy-efficient building</strong>: Use high levels of insulation, high-performance windows, and tight construction. In southern climates, choose glazings with low solar heat gain.</span></div>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Design buildings to use renewable energy:</strong> Passive solar heating, daylighting, and natural cooling can be incorporated cost-effectively into most buildings. Also consider solar water heating and photovoltaics&#8211;or design buildings for future solar installations.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Optimize material use:</strong> Minimize waste by designing for standard ceiling heights and building dimensions. Avoid waste from structural over-design (use optimum-value engineering/advanced framing). Simplify building geometry.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Design water-efficient, low-maintenance landscaping</strong>: Conventional lawns have a high impact because of water use, pesticide use, and pollution generated from mowing. Landscape with drought-resistant native plants and perennial groundcovers.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Make it easy for occupants to recycle waste: </strong>Make provisions for storage and processing of recyclables: recycling bins near the kitchen, undersink compost receptacles, and the like.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;">*<strong> Look into the feasibility of graywater: </strong>Water from sinks, showers, or clothes washers (graywater) can be recycled for irrigation in some areas. If current codes prevent graywater recycling, consider designing the plumbing for easy future adaptation.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Design for durability: </strong>To spread the environmental impacts of building over as long a period as possible, the structure must be durable. A building with a durable style (&#8220;timeless architecture&#8221;) will be more likely to realize a long life.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Design for future reuse and adaptability: </strong>Make the structure adaptable to other uses, and choose materials and components that can be reused or recycled.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Avoid potential health hazards: radon, mold, pesticides: </strong>Follow recommended practices to minimize radon entry into the building and provide for future mitigation if necessary. Provide detailing that will avoid moisture problems, which could cause mold and mildew growth. Design insect-resistant detailing that will require minimal use of pesticides.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Impact; font-size: medium;">SITING &amp; LAND USE</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Renovate older buildings: </strong>Conscientiously renovating existing buildings is the most sustainable construction.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Create community: </strong>Development patterns can either inhibit or contribute to the establishment of strong communities and neighborhoods. Creation of cohesive communities should be a high priority.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Encourage in-fill and mixed-use development: </strong>In-fill development that increases density is inherently better than building on undeveloped (greenfield) sites. Mixed-use development, in which residential and commercial uses are intermingled, can reduce automobile use and help to create healthy communities.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Minimize automobile dependence: </strong>Locate buildings to provide access to public transportation, bicycle paths, and walking access to basic services. Commuting can also be reduced by working at home&#8211;consider home office needs with layout and wiring.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Value site resources: </strong>Early in the siting process carry out a careful site evaluation: solar access, soils, vegetation, water resources, important natural areas, etc., and let this information guide the design.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Locate buildings to minimize environmental impact: </strong>Cluster buildings or build attached units to preserve open space and wildlife habitats, avoid especially sensitive areas including wetlands, and keep roads and service lines short. Leave the most pristine areas untouched, and look for areas that have been previously damaged to build on. Seek to restore damaged ecosystems.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Provide responsible on-site water management: </strong>Design landscapes to absorb rainwater runoff (stormwater) rather than having to carry it off-site in storm sewers. In arid areas, rooftop water catchment systems should be considered for collecting rainwater and using it for landscape irrigation.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Situate buildings to benefit from existing vegetation: </strong>Trees on the east and west sides of a building can dramatically reduce cooling loads. Hedge rows and shrubbery can block cold winter winds or help channel cool summer breezes into buildings.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Impact; font-size: medium;">MATERIALS</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Avoid ozone-depleting chemicals in mechanical equipment and insulation: </strong>CFCs have been phased out, but their primary replacements&#8211;HCFCs&#8211;also damage the ozone layer and should be avoided where possible. Avoid foam insulation made with HCFCs. Reclaim CFCs when servicing or disposing of equipment.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Use durable products and materials: </strong>Because manufacturing is very energy-intensive, a product that lasts longer or requires less maintenance usually saves energy. Durable products also contribute less to our solid waste problems.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Choose low-maintenance building materials: </strong>Where possible, select building materials that will require little maintenance (painting, retreatment, waterproofing, etc.), or whose maintenance will have minimal environmental impact.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Choose building materials with low embodied energy: </strong>Heavily processed or manufactured products and materials are usually more energy intensive. As long as durability and performance will not be sacrificed, choose low-embodied-energy materials.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Buy locally produced building materials: </strong>Transportation is costly in both energy use and pollution generation. Look for locally produced materials. Local hardwoods, for example, are preferable to tropical woods.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Use building products made from recycled materials: </strong>Building products made from recycled materials reduce solid waste problems, cut energy consumption in manufacturing, and save on natural resource use. A few examples of materials with recycled content are cellulose insulation, Homasote®, Thermo-ply®, floor tile made from ground glass, and recycled plastic lumber.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Use salvaged building materials when possible: </strong>Reduce landfill pressure and save natural resources by using salvaged materials: lumber, millwork, certain plumbing fixtures, and hardware, for example. Make sure these materials are safe (test for lead paint and asbestos), and don&#8217;t sacrifice energy efficiency or water efficiency by reusing old windows or toilets.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Seek responsible wood supplies: </strong>Use lumber from independently certified well-managed forests. Avoid lumber products produced from old-growth timber unless they are certified. Engineered wood can be substituted for old-growth Douglas fir, for example. Don&#8217;t buy tropical hardwoods unless the seller can document that the wood comes from well-managed forests.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Avoid materials that will offgas pollutants: </strong>Solvent-based finishes, adhesives, carpeting, particleboard, and many other building products release formaldehyde and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air. These chemicals can affect workers&#8217; and occupants&#8217; health as well as contribute to smog and ground-level ozone pollution outside.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Minimize use of pressure-treated lumber: </strong>Use detailing that will prevent soil contact and rot. Where possible, use alternatives such as recycled plastic lumber. Take measures to protect workers when cutting and handling pressure-treated wood. Scraps should never be incinerated.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Minimize packaging waste: </strong>Avoid excessive packaging, such as plastic-wrapped plumbing fixtures or fasteners that aren&#8217;t available in bulk. Tell your supplier why you are avoiding over-packaged products. Keep in mind, however, that some products must be carefully packaged to prevent damage&#8211;and resulting waste.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Impact; font-size: medium;">EQUIPMENT</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Install high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment: </strong>Well-designed high-efficiency furnaces, boilers, and air conditioners (and distribution systems) not only save the building occupants money, but also produce less pollution during operation. Install equipment with minimal risk of combustion gas spillage, such as sealed-combustion appliances.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Install high-efficiency lights and appliances: </strong>Fluorescent lighting has improved dramatically in recent years and is now suitable for homes. High-efficiency appliances offer both economic and environmental advantages over their conventional counterparts.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Install water-efficient equipment: </strong>Water-conserving toilets, showerheads, and faucet aerators not only reduce water use, they also reduce demand on septic systems or sewage treatment plants. Reducing hot water use also saves energy.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Install mechanical ventilation equipment: </strong>Mechanical ventilation is usually required to ensure safe, healthy indoor air. Heat recovery ventilators should be considered in cold climates because of energy savings, but simpler, less expensive exhaust-only ventilation systems are also adequate.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Impact; font-size: medium;">JOB SITE &amp; BUSINESS</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Protect trees and topsoil during sitework: </strong>Protect trees from damage during construction by fencing off the &#8220;drip line&#8221; around them and avoiding major changes to surface grade.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Avoid use of pesticides and other chemicals that may leach into the groundwater: </strong>Look into less toxic termite treatments, and keep exposed frost walls free from obstructions to discourage insects. When backfilling a foundation or grading around a house, do not bury any construction debris.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Minimize job-site waste: </strong>Centralize cutting operations to reduce waste and simplify sorting. Set up clearly marked bins for different types of usable waste (wood scraps for kindling, sawdust for compost, etc.). Find out where different materials can be taken for recycling, and educate your crew about recycling procedures. Donate salvaged materials to low-income housing projects, theater groups, etc.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Make your business operations more environmentally responsible: </strong>Make your office as energy efficient as possible, purchase energy-efficient vehicles, arrange carpools to job sites, and schedule site visits and errands to minimize unnecessary driving. In your office, purchase recycled office paper and supplies, recycle office paper, use coffee mugs instead of disposable cups. On the job, recycle beverage containers.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: x-small;"><strong>* Make education a part of your daily practice: </strong>Use the design and construction process to educate clients, employees, subcontractors, and the general public about environmental impacts of buildings and how these impacts can be minimized. From our environmental friends at building-green.com</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Owning a swimming pool should be a  								fun and rewarding experience, and here at  								512remodeling Pools and Spas intend to do  								everything possible to ensure that it is. From  								elegant designs, to award winning customer  								service, to the very latest in swimming pool  								technology, we deliver a product that you and  								your family can be proud to own.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>512Remodeling Pools and  								Spas is fortunate to have excellent  								relationships with superb financial institutions  								to help you make your visions of a backyard  								oasis a reality. Our in house finance team has  								many years of experience with helping people  								achieve what&#8217;s best for them, and we take great  								pride in carefully handling the needs of each  								family. We offer home improvement loans, both  								secure and unsecure, home equity lines of credit  								and home refinancing, all designed to help you  								maximize your dollar with as much ease as  								possible. If there is a way to help you into a  								loan that will assist you in your goals, we can  								do it! With so many companies in our industry,  								it can be challenging to find the right pool  								builder to form a relationship with. At  								512Remodeling Pools and Spas, we view your  								business as an opportunity to create a  								friendship for life and we rely on our hard  								work, integrity, and old fashioned values to  								show you that we mean what we say. Our mission  								is not only to meet, but exceed your  								expectations so that tell your friends and  								family about your great experience with us, and  								help us build our dream of being the best pool  								builder in Texas, one family at a time.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Construction Renovation</strong> in Austin area is an experienced full service remodeling, repair and renovation contractor that you can depend on. We do larger jobs as well as projects that are more modest in scope and have built a solid reputation for outstanding commercial and residential renovations that blend in seamlessly with their surroundings. </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">Whether you’re looking to do interior or exterior work or need a little of both 512developing</span><strong> Renovation</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';"><span style="color: #000000;"> can take care of your needs. We can help you with design ideas, color consultation and to evaluate which changes and upgrades are right for you. Contact us today at </span><span style="color: #000000;">512 350-0TEX (0839) or</span><span style="color: #000000;"> send renovation details to </span><a target="_blank" href="mailto:contact@512developing.com"><span style="color: #000000;">contact@512developing.com</span></a><span style="color: #000000;"> with as much building ideas and renovation details you can list. With </span></span><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>512deVeloping Renovation</strong><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';"> you can be assured that you’ll receive prompt attention, friendly service, accurate estimating and quality, yet inexpensive renovations. </span></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Adaptability<br />
Hiding concrete under other flooring materials is a waste of resources and money, particularly when concrete can be customized with a number of decorative looks to match any décor. Coloring, staining, stamping, stenciling and polishing are a few of the many options for customization. For more classic design, concrete is an extremely versatile material that can mimic the look of many traditional textiles, such as tile, slate, or wood.</strong></span></p>
<p>Efficiency<br />
Concrete floors are more energy efficient because of their ability to retain heat. Environmentally conscious home owners can harness the power of solar radiation in the winter to absorb heat and keep the home warmer. During the summer months, shaded concrete floors will help keep the home cool, reducing air-conditioning costs. Concrete is also more efficient to install than other flooring options, with quantities measured and mixed locally to minimize waste and transportation costs.</p>
<p>Health<br />
Unlike carpeting, concrete floors won’t absorb dust, chemicals, pet hair, and other allergens. Concrete helps improve air quality within the home and is a better option for people with allergies or sensitivity to chemicals.</p>
<p>Cost<br />
Long-lasting exposed concrete flooring saves money on initial development costs, as additional flooring does not need to be purchased to cover the concrete. Concrete flooring also saves money on maintenance costs, as it does need to be replaced like other flooring options and cleaning costs are minimal.</p>
<p>Life Span<br />
As opposed to carpet, tile, wood, and other flooring options, concrete does not need to be replaced numerous times throughout the life of the building. Properly installed and sealed concrete is highly durable and long-lasting</p>
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