Technology never stops developing, and in this short blog, we highlight some of the major tech developments that have occurred in the construction industry, which you may not be aware of.
- Screw Piles – Setting foundation posts used to be a major job, not anymore, with the arrival of screw pile foundation, which takes a matter of hours and what’s more, the posts do not move, even when the ground subsides! Wherever you happen to be in Canada, there is a company that specialises in screw pile work, and they are happy to travel.
- Foam Insulation – Of course, the sub-zero winters we have here in Canada are cause for concern when it comes to heat loss; foam insulation can be injected into cavity walls to insulate the home, which greatly reduces your heating costs. Coupled with good roof insulation, this can save you a fortune in heating costs, and there are many companies that provide cavity wall foam insulation.
- Laser Levelling – Builders have long used string or water to find levels, yet today we have small gadgets that can project level lines using a green laser light, which is not only very accurate, it saves a lot of time. These devices are being widely used across Canada, and they save the builder a lot of time.
- Air Guns – Using compressed air, nail guns allow builders to fix boards very fast, and they can be run from a small air compressor. They are used with roofing and also fitting aluminium siding to the exterior of a building, which greatly reduces the time it takes to finish the installation.
- Battery Tools – Drills and screwdrivers now are battery powered, so there is no need for mains electricity and these devices are amazing, as they reduce the amount of time it takes to fit an item. Once the battery is run down, it can be recharged, and most builders have numerous battery packs so they can always use the tools. These can be purchased online or from any decent builder’s merchant store and they come with a long product warranty.
As you can see, there have been some amazing developments that assist builders in their work, while there are many others, too many to mention in this short blog. Building materials are also in development, which means better insulation and less maintenance.
