2017

Pressure-Treated Decking: Understanding Sealing, Painting and Staining

Pressure-treated wood is an ideal material for building a residential deck. Basically, this type of lumber is infused or imbued with chemical preservatives, which provide protection against common forms of wood damage. The wood is then placed in a special holding tank with depressurised conditions, ensuring that the preservative penetrates the deep pores of the wood. This treatment ensures that softwoods such as pine are durable and resistant to damage from fungi, insects and rot.

The Marvels of 3D Laser Scanning and Future of Land Survey

3D laser scanning is a modern day tool for land surveyors. Technology has done a lot to improve many data collection and project outcome in many professions. However, for land surveyors, 3D laser scanners do more than just reduce substantial distances or pinpoint various conditions. They have also eliminated the challenges that land surveyors have had before the technology. For instance, in case a terrain is not easy to navigate, a 3D laser scanner will do the job for you.