With our great Arizona weather, any time is a good time to add to an existing home or building. While there are many factors that drive a decision to add on, the most common reasons are a growing family, financial considerations, having to care for an aging parent or loved one, or just needing more space for that new gaming system! Hire a good architect or designer! These professionals will help you determine what kinds of zoning ordinances govern things like the addition size, the prox...

What is pressure treatment? Pressure treatment is a process that forces chemical preservatives into the wood. Wood is placed inside a closed cylinder, then vacuum and pressure are applied to force the preservatives into the wood. The preservatives help protect the wood from attack by termites, other insects, and fungal decay. What types of pressure treatments are used? Waterborne, Creosote, and Oil-borne (penta) are the three broad classes of preservatives typically used when pressure-...