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Posted on October 24, 2007 by Jason Petrina | Posted under Business
Storing Construction Materials
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You probably already have a place in your home to store small tools. But you need a dry place to store larger construction tools as well, such as power saws, saw horses, and drills. Try to find a place where all of your tools can be stored together. For many people, this is a garage or a work shed in the back yard. You need a cool, dry, dark, safe place to store chemicals that you may use during your remodel job. These may include paint, pain thinners, varnishes, paint and varnish removers, and wood glue. These substances are toxic. They must be stored where children and pets cannot get into them. A locked cabinet that won't get too hot is ideal. A high shelf is also a good place. Even though the containers are closed, they can still leak, so it is important that there is ventilation where these products are stored and used. Wood is more difficult to store. It must be stored on a flat surface. It must not be stored on the grass or in the dirt. Wood that is left in grass or dirt for an extended period of time can rot. Wood that is not stored on a flat surface will warp quickly. If you do not have a place at your home to store wood, consider renting a storage building close by. You can usually rent a storage building for about forty dollars a month. The other option is to only order enough wood for what you can accomplish in a given amount of time - such as a weekend. Insulation that will be used inside the walls is hard to store. It typically comes in big round bales, and if it comes into contact with skin, it can cause severe itching. This should not be stored inside the home, but it cannot be left out in the elements either. Again, a garage, a storage shed, or a rented storage building will be required. Bags of cement should also be stored out of the house, but out of the elements. Small items, such as nails, screws, and tacks can be stored in large coffee cans or plastic containers. The important thing is to keep them dry, and to keep them out of the reach of children. They can be put up on a shelf, in the garage, or in storage. If you are storing roofing shingles and tar paper, try to store them in a cool, flat place. If they are left out in the heat, they start melting together, making them very difficult to work with. Tape, such as duct tape and masking tape, should also be stored in a cool dry place. Some items can be placed on pallets, which can be purchased from any lumber yard. The pallets can be placed on the ground, and then tarps can be purchased and used to cover the materials. It is important that the tarps are braced well, so that a strong wind does not uncover your construction materials and expose them to the elements. Again, have a plan for storing your construction materials before you make your purchase. Not thinking ahead will have you crawling over these materials for the next several weeks, or even months! About The Author: Jason Petrina is the Editor and Publisher of Article Click. For more FREE articles for your ezine and websites visit - www.articleclick.com |
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