Erapo Designs Ltd – Consulting Structural Engineers

Understanding Electric Motors

Knowing the differences between US and foreign electric motors, their voltages, and how to convert between them is key to connecting and using the motors correctly. Motors in the United States use two windings, which results in dual-voltage electric motors. The two motors are connected in parallel for low voltage or in a linear series […]

ACI Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete Review

What is ACI The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is a non-profit technical society and standard developing organization (SDO). ACI was founded in 1904 and its headquarters are currently located in Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA. (Source : Wikipedia) Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete Book Description The “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete” (“Code”) covers the […]

How To Find The Best Contractors For Your Home Project

Taking on a home renovation project is a tough job. It could be as small as refurbishing the kitchen, or as vast as building your own home. Whatever the size and scope of the project, it’s likely you’ll need to hire contractors. Of course, many projects are fairly hands-on and you can get involved. However, […]

Easy Tips That Make Hiring Builders A Breeze

If you’re having work done on your house, getting builders in can be very stressful. You are investing a lot of money into something that could be risky, and you are putting your trust into people you may not have ever met.  To avoid difficulties and to make sure everything goes to plan, there are […]

Your New Home: The Advantages Of Building Over Buying

If you have the choice between building or buying your new home, most people would choose the latter option. The biggest advantages of buying an existing home are cost and convenience. In most cases, buying a home will work out cheaper than building one from scratch. And, the whole process will be a lot easier. […]

Investing in Real Estate? Don’t Forget To Do a Home Inspection

Investing in real estate is a significant purchase. As such, you need to be prepared to invest wisely. Real estate can be an excellent way to start your investment portfolio. If you are a little more seasoned in the world of real estate investment, you may be aware of the pitfalls and benefits of this […]

Floor Sanding: 7 Tips for Sanding Your Wooden Floor

Planning on sanding your wooden floors? Make sure you do the job right. These seven tips will leave you with floors that are perfectly finished. Remove Molding Before You Sand If possible, you’ll want to carefully remove molding before you start your sanding project. You can reinstall the molding after the project is finished. The […]

Vital Home Restoration Advice Everyone Must Read

Whether you’ve purchased a property in need of some repairs or simply let yours deteriorate, it is vital that you undertake certain restoration jobs. Failure to cover the essentials could mean that you encounter more serious problems further down the line. Nobody wants a home they own to become uninhabitable, and so you need to […]

How to Make Your Home Self-Sufficient

Image Source  It isn’t just hippies and environmentalists who are deciding to become more self-sufficient. It’s now a realistic option for all kinds of people. If you want to eliminate your carbon footprint, or just want to stop relying on companies and utility providers, self-sufficient living might be for you.  It’s a big step to […]

Why Road Markings May Have to Be Removed

Cities, hospitals, corporations and factories, warehouses and shopping centres have numerous reasons for removing or resurfacing road markings. Sometimes the reasons are as simple as addressing changing business or municipal needs. Here are some other reasons local governments and organisations may need to remove or revise road markings. Roads Change As populations increase in major […]