We all know that asbestos is a dangerous substance when inhaled, but how can we identify it in a home or building? Most asbestos materials cannot be identified just by looking at it. Asbestos can easily be identified by a trained professional using a special microscope or you can order an Asbestos Test Kit and…
Slab-on-grade foundations are described as when a concrete floor slab is poured at grade level to provide a foundation for a home, building or structure. Concrete slab on grade foundations are built on ground level with no crawl space or basement. Most modern homes in San Antonio, Texas are designed and built with a slab…
Building a custom home in San Antonio is an exciting and rewarding experience. Rhino Design Build has many floor plans to choose from or, if you have your own floor plan, we can work from those drawings. The process begins with no cost consultation (preferably at the lot where the house will be built). We…
Cracked tile or grout can be frustrating and an eye sore to any home owner. The source of the problem could a few things. Knock on the tile where the grout is cracking. Does it sound hollow? If so, the tile has either come loose from its bond with the thinset or there wasn’t enough…
The fascia of a home is the end cap that hides the rafters that support the roof. Rain gutters are attached to the fascia, but an easier way to describe where the fascia is located is to say that it is what the Christmas lights are attached to. The fascia can be made up of…
Great question and one that I get weekly. You can achieve great success by doing both, but the question is going to be: what can you afford? Staining or painting the cabinets can cost anywhere from $2,500 to $4,000 (if you hire a professional) depending on the amount of cabinets you are painting. You can…
A floating floor is a wood or laminate floor that is not glued down to the subfloor or concrete of a home. Now a days, the wood flooring comes in a snap in lock or uni-click system that prevents the floor from moving around once it is installed. A floor underlayment or sound reducer is…
While brick offers a handsome look to any home, it comes at a price. When you compare brick vs Hardi Plank Siding, the cost is considerable. You should expect to pay about $10-12 per square foot for brick and about $3-4 per square foot for Hardie Plank. Brick can last up to 100 years before…
