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Promotion, Sale and Great Deal
| Posted on March 26, 2014 at 2:08 PM |
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 Take advantage of our promotion today! Anyone who take advantage of this flyer will get 15% off their project or services at Nufield Services. This promotion is only going to last for 1 month. If you are looking to renovate, build or start a new project, you’re at the right location. We guarantee quality Service and quality workmanship. So, if your returning
resident and your Trying to build a new home in Jamaica or start a new project
we will handle Your project with care and will go the extra mile to ensure
that your happy With our services. So, Why not give us a call to day! To start
your consultation! Also ,If your not using our services we'll also provide you with free advice or answer any question relating to building in Jamaica. |
What do you know about your Roof?
| Posted on October 7, 2013 at 10:53 AM |
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Roof  A roof is a
covering on the top part of a building; a roof can be flat or slop at an angle.
The roof
plays a very import part of the building structure, it protects the content of
the
Building
from natural effects of weather and also elements found in the environment. The
roof
can be made
of many materials base on the region or country you reside ; these materials
can
Range from
metal, wood, concrete, glass etc. The function of the roof can be determine by the Materials
used to create the type of roof and these materials helps in the life span
of the roof.
This article will focus mainly on slab roof (Concrete) and also pattern roof (wood)
used in our region.  Let’s start with
the concrete Slab roof; this type of roof is made with concrete and steel. This
roof has various advantages has compared to the pattern roof. These advantages
include; stand up well when exposed to heavy winds, good load resistance (base
on thickness of the slab), not easily damage by pressure washing or object that
falls on it, Good heat resistance and Have good life span. Concrete Slab roof
can also cost less compared to Pattern roofing that is made of wood and
shingles in our region. I could find many other advantages of the concrete slab
roof, but let us switch our focus to the pattern roof (wood). This type of roof
also has some advantage that the Concrete slab roof doesn’t 'have. Well, the
first of these include; aesthetical pleasing to the eye, the different slops
and angles prevents water soaking in roof, environmentally friendly base on the
roof members or material used, cost effective, does not trap heat or hold heat
and also Light weight. Now, let’s go
into the roofing materials that are used to make some beautiful roofs.  The roofing
materials include lumber, ply board, felt, gutters, shingles (wood, metal, asphalt,
Ceramics), tiles,
metal sheeting, nail , screws and straps.
All these material or some are used
to make
different variation of roofs in the construction of roofs. Some types of roof
are gable,
hip, shed
roof, gambrel roof , intersecting roof, mansard roof and butterfly roof. These
roof types
can be
combine to create many roof patterns , hence
we use the term "pattern roof"
in the construction
of roofs on homes and buildings.  Roofs
contain various members that are common to all roof construction; these members
are rafters,trusses,ridges,facia,plates,purlin,
beams and all of these members come to together to form the
roofing
structure or skeleton of the roof frame or framing. In general a
roof is
needed for all building structure to exist as a home or space to occupy.  Also another
aspect of roof or roofing that is important is the life span of the roof.
The life span
of a roof depends on the material that is used to make this roof. Life spans
of roof can
range from 15- 50 years . However, the life span of the roof can increase base
on the
roofing materials used to make your roof. Another thing I have not mentioned is
the type of covering used (tiles, shingles, metal); Roof tiles used are; Slate,
Plain Tiles, Pantiles and Roman Tiles. For shingles these include;  Wood Shingles,
Asphalt Shingles, Fiberglass Shingles, Slate Shingles and Solar Roof Shingles.
For Metal roofing you have Vertical Seam Panels, Zinc, Modular Press-formed
panels and Modular Press-formed Granular Coated. So, your roof
says allot about your home.
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your comment...........  |
Make Blog Topic
| Posted on September 6, 2013 at 5:07 PM |
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Tell us what's on your mind or if theirs something very interesting that you would like to have discussed, please let us know about your interest...............?????? Send us your topic or suggestions and we will have it blog on.......?????????????? |
Furniture in homes and offices
| Posted on September 6, 2013 at 4:46 PM |
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Furniture in homes and offices  Furniture is a large movable object
that is used to make a home or office space comfortable and also support human
life style of living such as seating & sleeping. Furniture in the home or
office helps to add décor to your area; it is used for interior storage, Add
ambiance to an area and supports your life style. Furniture in your home or
office has various Designs and base on your culture it can have many aesthetical
features such as carvings; if wood is used to make your furniture.  Furniture’s can be made from wood, metal,
plastic, glass or a combination of these
Materials and many other materials. Furniture
can contain many aesthetical
Features that can create a beautiful
piece in your home or space. Furniture can
Be made using a variety of
woodworking joints which often reflect the local culture.
Some of the common furniture’s used
in homes can vary based on the location or where the furniture will placed or
used. Take for example the bed room; bed room furniture or furnishing include
bed base, Headboard, bed side table, closet, dresser and a table & chair
base on your interior decorator recommendations. The kitchen and Dining hall
can also carry a variety of furniture such as the Cabinetry, dining table, Pantry,
chairs and Shelving. Your hall can contain shelves, table - coffee,
entertainment center, Bookcase, Computer desk, side tables and chairs and you
can add as many furniture to a space base on your taste.  In our era there are quiet amount of
new design that are used in the furniture industry and is very trendy to be
used in homes and office. e.g Mies Van der Rohe
Barcelona Chair ,this chair is very beautiful ,trendy , multi-functional
and also a bit expensive. This chair can be used in homes and offices in any
area base on your desire. Furniture can be made base on your specification or
taste and it can be built in the materials of your choice. With furniture
making, you have the ability to have custom furniture made to suit your home
environment or if you have small space you can get your furniture made to fit
your space that is available.  There is many wonderful furniture makers in the
world or in the furniture making business that has done some lovely furniture
for homes and offices that you can include in your space.
Leave your comments...... Thank
you.... |
How to choose Tile
| Posted on September 6, 2013 at 10:11 AM |
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How to choose the Best tile for your home  Ceramic tiles are very beautiful and also have a desirable surface. These tiles is strong, colorfast, easy to clean, and flame-resistant, no conduction of heat or electricity, Hygienic, does not absorb odors or emit hazardous chemicals, it won’t expand/swell or shrink in extreme temperatures. These tiles are mostly imported from Spain, Italy and are made around the world. When buying tiles (Ceramic or Porcelain) there some pointers that you may want to consider, if the tile is to be used outdoors, look for weatherproof tiles. It it’s to be used outdoors and you’re going to walk on it, Take it a step further and buy a slip-resistant tile. If you find just the right tile but its not slip-resistant, not to worry — slip resistance materials can be added to improve the tile. Another Major pointer is the size of the tile; if you have large area you could choose large tiles, this will reduce cost in some instances when tiling is being done. Also don't forget your tile thickness , this can either prevent you from losing tiles due to breakage or even when tiles are laid they can even crack when objects falls on them; if they are not properly laid with tin set on your floor. If the tile is to be used on a kitchen counter, find one that is not only glazed but also scratch-resistant.You won’t want to use it as a cutting board, but it should be durable enough that you can set pots and pans and cooking utensils on it. OK then, so you don’t have to be an expert to select the right tile for the right application, but keep these pointers in mind, costly choices might be eliminated. Go to a tile dealer they will also provide with good options. Then you can leave the rest up to us to make your home a beautiful place to come visit. How do I measure my room or area to find out the size and the number of tile needed? 1. Measuring an area or room you first will need a tape measure that has inches and feet. 2. The second factor to note that room size is measured with length and width. 3. Once you measure the length and width. You then would then multiply the L*W (length * width) to give the total square feet of area. eg. 12*12 = 144 sq. ft. (square feet) 4. Then you will measure your tile, the tiles are measured in inches. So you will need to find the area of 1 tile. e.g . you use the formula L(12)*W(12) = 17 inch * 17 inch = square inch. However you will need to find square area. 12 inches make = 1 ft > 1 * 1 = 1 square ft 17 inch / 12 = 1.41 ft > 1.41 *1.41 = 1.99 square ft area total tile needed = total square ft of room / total square ft of tile So , you need any help give me a call.... are leave your comment.... |
Window/windows in your home
| Posted on August 31, 2013 at 4:55 PM |
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Windows In Your Home  Window that is applied in the correct
location in your home can
create a beautiful home for you and
your family. Windows or window does help in
many ways or function in some positives
ways to improve the overall function
of your home. Let us see what we can
find out about windows in your home today....   A window is opening in the wall or roof
of a building that has a frame which is fitted with glass or
transparent material in a frame to let
light, air, objects and allow for seeing through.
A window can be a fixed or movable and
is base on the application or location of the window.
The types of windows used in homes or
on buildings are; Fixed, Single-hung sash, Double-hung sash,
Horizontal sliding sash , Casement ,
Awning , Hopper,Tilt and slide ,
Tilt and turn, Jalousie Window-louvered
, Clerestory , Skylight - A roof window and bay window.
These are some the major windows used
in the construction field or used in architectural
drawings for homes and building.
Windows play a very important role in the development of a well
design building, that's why many
architects or designers place major emphasis on the type
of window and the amount window added
to a structure.    In the matter of light or illuminating
your home or structure ,
it is recommended by me or others to
have more windows in your home to let the light in.
However, if your windows/window are
placed at an incorrect location of your building this
can prevent daylight light from
entering the structure. This is a factor that affect many homes that
is design by Architects/Draftsman in
our region and clients in many cases are affected by
bad designs that is used for their
building. A general guide for placing windows/window
in a structure is to use the sun rise
and sun set (the sun rise due east and set due west)
to guide you in placing your windows on
the structure.The building orientation can also affect
lighting and also where the building is
located too can affect lighting e.g if your in the
city or the in country where theirs
allot of trees etc.
Moving from lighting to the function of windows/window in your home. These function is easy as 1,2,3 .... well they are day-lighting ,ventilation , Aesthetic features, Act as a barrier and opening just to name a few. Window has different sizes for different location for your home and sizes can vary base on the clients request for window size. However, their are some standard
recommendation that can be used such as;  Bathrooms; 2 feet by 1 , 2 feet
by 2 , 2 feet by 3 etc. Generally bathrooms window size start at 2ft. Living Room; 3ft by 4 feet to
6ft by 6ft. Bedroom; 2ft by 3 ft on the
smaller side to 4 by 5 feet on the larger side and this can vary base
on the size of the room. Dining room windows; 3ft by 4
ft to 6ft by 5 ft feet and this can vary base on the size of your
area. Garages and Basements; 3ft to 4
ft and this also vary base on size of unit.
Do remember these are just
recommendation of sizes that can be used ,
a developer or architect can play with
window sizes to make a space more
comfortable or attractive that is base
on the client request.
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Return Residence Building in Jamaica
| Posted on August 22, 2013 at 3:29 PM |
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 "The land of beaches, reggae and the people" the lovely country of Jamaica with beautiful people. This is the country you would like to retire when you’re at the age of retirement or it Is the island for building your dream home? If your away from Jamaica for some years or a return resident and is Planning to build while your away. The customary way of Jamaican is to get someone they can Trust to build their dream home. However, this can turn out to be "bitter sweet" for you and your family. Many return residence to Jamaica or persons who tried to invest has lost a lot of money in building their homes. This is cause by unscrupulous contractors or builders who
have taken their clients’ money and have not delivered to their agreement to
complete a structure. This practice is a common story that has affected many
good people who try to build up Jamaica and their family and of such external
investors/return residence has no confidence in building while they are away
working. Well, let me provide you with some confidence in our
services. Nufield services have standard process for all projects; 1. Honesty that is provided to our clients in all process of
construction. 2. There is a contract or agreement that is drafted up on
the inception of a project to protect all party. 3. You can rest assured that our business is registered. 4. We ensure that our clients are satisfied with our
services. 5. We ensure that our clients are involved in all levels of their
project e.g. Written report with photos
is submitted to show evidence of work done and online tracking of payments made
or purchases. These are some of the things that we provide in our business
to help our customers to be relaxed while building away. |
Making an Estimate for building
| Posted on August 15, 2013 at 3:17 PM |
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Making an
Estimate for building
 Luke 14:28 “For
example, who of YOU that wants to build a tower does not first sit
Down and
calculate the expense, to see if he has enough to complete it?" An estimates
does carry the same approach as the quoted the scripture above.
A building
estimate is an approximate calculation, projection of a quantity base on research
facts that
is value,
number, quantity , materials, labor ,
etc. A building estimates is good whenever you start a construction project
that is govern by a budget or when your barrowing a loan from a financial
institution. Some advantages of doing a building estimate is; 1. Save
money and time - Doing a building estimate prevents you from buying un-necessary
items. 2. Provides
you with the knowledge of the probable costs associated in order to gain financial
commitment. 3. Help in
budgeting or budget control. 4. It
provides information to the contractor, architect, or engineer of the cost of
the project and what you need. There are
also other advantages of doing an estimates but I am just mentioning the main
ones.
Many times
in Jamaica or within building construction field a estimates is required,
However
clients generally do not see the benefits of doing a Building estimates and
times during the project the estimate would be great benefit to track the
amount of material that they have bought. Well, architect or contractors can
provide you with sample estimate or bill of quantity to get you started. However,
it is recommended that you get a quantity surveyor in this case. Please leave
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Who is making a Big Impression in the Small Business World?
| Posted on August 5, 2013 at 3:40 PM |
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Making your
business make the first buck or million?  Let us talk
about marketing a small business in this competitive world today.
There are
many companies that boast the right or advertise on the internet or on cable tv
To provide the
best marketing approach to help small business grow to become large business.
I have look
around for some time now to find the best company that will help you start up
with a
Small budget
and my search then ends at "Vistaprint”. Why Vistaprint? , If you were to
do a
Thorough research
on "Vistaprint" you will find out that Vistaprint was once a small
business and of
Such they
have a success in providing products for small businesses and also large businesses.
Looking at Vistaprint very critically theirs is allot of positives and few
negatives being truthfully. For small
business to survive in this economy it will need to have some key strategy;
1. The
business has to be "Valiant"; you have be very determine no matter
what obstacles
Come at you
or your small business. Lack of funds and not finding a market for your
business can
Be a downfall
for allot business today. 2. Your business has be "Innovative";
You should
be coming up with new ideas for the business to give it an extra boast because
you
are not alone
in the world of business. 3. Business needs be very "Smart" or you
will say business smart. It's not rocket science to know that if you’re
offering a service or product you should give the customer what they are asking
for and also be very observant to changing environment that affects your
business.
4. The
business need to have "talent" or you need to employ talented persons
to move your
Business
from $1 to $million in profit. 5. Another key that all small business need is
"Advertise”,
Well, if you
don't advertise who will know if you’re in business? Last but not least is
"Print",
for small business’s
marketing materials is very essential for making your business
survive for
a long time.
 It's not
surprising that Vistaprint provides these entire ingredients for a small
business
to make their
Big Impression in world of business. Let’s look at the various tools and
Product that
Vistaprint has to help a small business. By navigating the Vistaprint.com,
you will
notice that you have free offers and products such as website , business cards
and
third party
tools that will help small business get started in the very first month of
business.
This is
something that all small business need for the first month of operation;
Because
starting up a business for the first month can be very expensive and time
consuming.
Vistaprint
provide an easy approach on their platform to give a small business owner
control
of marketing
their business electronically online and also providing physical product
Marketing in
terms of print materials. The prices of products offered on the website is
also a great
help to reduce your startup cost of marketing materials about 50%
less than
other competitors. So let’s face it, A big "Hug" to Vistaprint and a
great
Job done
Vistaprint for making a difference to help small businesses.......
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Choosing doors for your Home?
| Posted on August 4, 2013 at 5:58 PM |
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Have you chosen the right door for your room or space?  A door is an opening or closing member used to close off an entrance to a space or room. A door generally has interior side and an exterior side which is sometimes matching. A door can bring beauty to the entrance of your building with the different features and design that it carries. Doors is used in may areas of the building and sometimes it is over used base on the amount of close open spaces available in your home. Many times designers or architects often pay less attention to a door in the house , but it can bring in light to space just as the window.It also can stop light , it close off spaces , open up to a new space and also a door can add decor to the room. Their are some common types of door used in homes these are; Panel Door, Flush Door, Fresh Doors , Pocket Door, Bypass Door , Bi-fold Doors and Sliding Doors and these doors can be made up of various materials ( Metal , wood , glass , plastics or a combination of these materials and other materials.) You can Have a carpenter build a door for you, it would be the best choice to have custom doors in your home which will make your home unique. However regular factory made doors may not bring all the beauty you need, but it can also depend on the brand door you purchase.Below are some size of doors used. Internal Sizes doors Used 24" x 78" = 2'0" x 6'6" = 610 x 1981 mm 27" x 78" = 2'3" x 6'6" = 686 x 1981 mm 30" x 78" = 2'6" x 6'6" = 762 x 1981 mm 32" x 80" = 2'8" x 6'8" = 813 x 2032 mm 33" x 78" = 2'9" x 6'6" = 838 x 1981 mm 34" x 78" = 2'10" x 6'6"= 864 x 1981mm 36" x 78" = 3'0" x 6'6" = 914 x 1981 mm External Sizes used in Building 30" x 78" = 2'6" x 6'6" = 761 x 1981 mm 32" x 80" = 2'8" x 6'8" = 813 x 2032 mm 33" x 78" = 2'9" x 6'6" = 838 x 1981 mm 34" x 82" = 2'10" x 6'10"= 864x 2082mm 36" x 84" = 3'0" x 7'0" = 915 x 2134 mm If you want to install a door or looking for advice on doors Please send me an email or call. |
