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Medium Size Commercial General Contractors offering General Contracting and Construction Management to Commercial/Industrial, Multi Housing Residential and Municipal Markets.

Medium Size Commercial General Contractors offering General Contracting and Construction Management to Commercial/Industrial, Multi Housing Residential and Municipal Markets.

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Miller Tyme Roofing and Construction, LLC.

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Miller Tyme Roofing and Construction, LLC.

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Miller Tyme Roofing and Construction, LLC. is locally owned and operated. Financing options are available. For finding us on Angie's List you qualify for an automatic percentage based discount dependent on project size.

Miller Tyme Roofing and Construction, LLC. is locally owned and operated. Financing options are available. For finding us on Angie's List you qualify for an automatic percentage based discount dependent on project size.

ROYALL PUMP & WELL CO INC

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ROYALL PUMP & WELL CO INC

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Water is essential to life and Royall Pump and Well Company recognizes the value of a clean and adequate water source. The selection of construction materials to deliver your various water needs is a complex process. Royall Pump and Well Company purchases and installs the highest quality equipment available to the water well, pump, and geothermal industries. All of our construction meets and in many cases exceeds state codes regulating water systems. On every job site Royall provides experienced, responsible tradesmen who take great pride in staying knowledgeable in terms of technical expertise and state-of-the-art equipment. By these standards Royall is able to service residential, agricultural, commercial, municipal, industrial, and geothermal customers.

Water is essential to life and Royall Pump and Well Company recognizes the value of a clean and adequate water source. The selection of construction materials to deliver your various water needs is a complex process. Royall Pump and Well Company purchases and installs the highest quality equipment available to the water well, pump, and geothermal industries. All of our construction meets and in many cases exceeds state codes regulating water systems. On every job site Royall provides experienced, responsible tradesmen who take great pride in staying knowledgeable in terms of technical expertise and state-of-the-art equipment. By these standards Royall is able to service residential, agricultural, commercial, municipal, industrial, and geothermal customers.

Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

It is not advisable to try to retrofit your home without the expertise of a professional. These projects usually require a consultation with a structural engineer and a plumber for any gas-related adjustments. Working with a professional earthquake retrofitting contractor is the best way to ensure that any structural work done to your home will help protect you and your family.

According to the Earthquake Country Alliance—a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness—reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn’t as stable as other building materials and methods.

Hearing or feeling vibrations in your house can be unsettling, but there are a few possible causes for a vibrating noise in your wall or floor. Light bulbs and fixtures, circuit breakers, loose pipes, or faulty wiring could all cause vibrations. If you’re not sure what’s causing the vibrations, you can call a contractor to assess your home and narrow down the cause.

Generally, the retrofitting process can take two to four weeks. Your contractor will let you know if staying in your home for the entire project is feasible. However, most people are able to remain at home. If your home is undergoing earthquake rehab, it's more likely that you'll need to leave until work is complete. Your earthquake insurance may cover boarding costs if your home is deemed unsafe.

Grounding is a great first step to prevent electrical shock, but you can take it further with GFCI outlets and AFCIs (arc fault circuit interrupters). In particular, AFCIs help protect against the type of electrical arcs that cause fires, like if a mouse chews on a wire or your laptop starts overheating at the wall. These are required in some areas of your home.

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