Creative Designs

There are a number of fraudulent companies that misguide users in the name of web design company. People who are willing to get their websites designed, and are looking for good web design companies who can handle this responsibility, must first be completely sure about the intentions of these designing companies and only then should they hand over their project to them. Discussed bellow are some aspects of a web design company which will tell you whether they are genuine or frauds.

Once you have found out about a web design company from the net, the best way to find their credibility is to ask for information on the same from people in the Internet itself. Leave queries on the website at different forums and discussion boards. If you get an affirmative response, understand that they are a genuine company, or else just forget about it.

While you are looking at the website of a web design company, look for information about the company in their about us section, or about the company column. If these information are not satisfactorily provided, understand that they are not trustworthy and move on to another website.

Web design companies usually maintain a good list of the most popular websites that they have designed. Companies who are hesitant to present this list to you, either do not have any influential works or have no work at all. Such companies will be extremely incompetent and will not be able to satisfy your work requirement too. It is better to stay away from such firms.

Designing company websites, that do not provide an evident contact address or phone number are also pulled under the grilling machine. Such web design companies too are considered to be trying to hide their identity and might be fake. Beware of such organizations too.

Web design companies that seem to be in a hurry to grab the project and do not pay attention to the client requirements or suggestions too are doubtful in nature. They seem to be in a hurry to have some money in hand. There are strong chances that these companies too might not be able to deliver your project as per your requirement.

A professional web design company usually promises future services too, to the websites that they have created. If the website you have approached does not assure of such services, then it is clear that they are actually not confident about their own projects itself.

These were some very basic ways to help you stay away from the fraud web design companies.

About the Author- Naman Jain is an Online marketing professional, Presently working with Rupiz Media, one of the leading UK web development company, providing PPC services and web designing solutions.

posted by lks  # 5:10 PM 0 comments

So, for Canada based websites, a design that entails the geographic origins of the site could be emphasized to a significant degree. Actually, any type of design approach will work on websites provided the end result is aesthetically pleasing.

This brings up the next point: The design of websites should never be haphazard. Simply randomly combining graphics with accompanying text with hardly impress visitors. Instead, creative websites are those that are visually appealing and any design proposal that embodies these traits should be considered.

Canada web developments are more the developing of a plan to excel your Canada website design. In a way, website design is a subset of web developments as web development refers to an overall strategy of creating a successful Canada website development. For example, a search engine optimization strategy designed to boost websites in Google or Yahoo rankings would fall under the category of web developments.

Really, anything and everything related to the website's advancement could be considered web developments. Selecting the right hosting company for your website would fall under the category of web development as would anything else that seeks to improve the quality of your Canada website design, its promotion or operation.

Anyone involved in any type of promotional venture needs to realize that significant emphasis must be placed on both Canada website design and following by Canada web developments in order to achieve even a modicum of online success. Design, developing and website exposure on the internet is critical to increasing the visibility of an online business, charitable cause, hobbyist pursuit, etc.

In the past, people would rely on their local newspapers or business to business directories to look for a product, service or venture that struck their interest. Today, the first venue people examine is the internet. That is why website design is important because poor design would probably disincline any visitors from being interested in the contents (and purpose) of the website.

Now, some may say that since their business is exclusive to Canada so they do not have to promote themselves all over the internet. Instead, they restrict their advertising website developments to within their local area. To make such a statement betrays a fundamental misunderstanding of how the internet operates. The internet can be used to expand national exposure as well as maximize international national exposure. In all depends on the focus of the specific web development plan that is enacted.

The bottom line, however, as is that when promoting any venture -whether it is in Canada or elsewhere - you are going to need a strong web development plan. But, this internet presence will be unachievable unless you seek the help of a professional website design service to achieve the best web development plan possible for your clients and potential clients to experience. Now, some may wonder what the difference is between a Canada website design and a Canada web development service. So, here is a brief overview of the difference between the two.

Ultimately, a website that employs the right design and/or development service will prove to be a successful venture. After all, solid well based Canada website design and Canada website developments can take a website to a substantial online success rate.

As an affordable designer of award winning Canada Website Designs, we offer front page search engine listings and global marketing with every website we create. Based out of Alberta, Canada we are a very reputed, global webmaster and web development company specializing in branding and consumer interaction.

We start your web development with a detailed fact finding discovery session, were we identify your companies online objective, target audiences and your specific branding message. Creating a successful design is about understanding the companies our service represents on a personal level to truly appreciate your business objectives and challenges. We are more than an website design studio, web developments shop, or programming house, we are GlobalWebsiteCreations.com, dedicated to busninesses and consumer interaction.

Creatively yours,
Todd Herman President
Senior Vice President
http://www.GlobalWebsiteCreations.com

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Thatching is a craft that is traditionally handed down from father to son, taking many years to perfect. It is not normally taught in other ways. So there is relatively little documented information. In South Africa there is evidence that many home owners and potential home owners would welcome such information.

Because thatching is a labour intensive process, the cost of a thatched roof is normally up to 60% higher than that of a conventional roof. This price difference can be limited, however, by using the roof space efficiently, with dormer windows and a mezzanine level for instance where the walling and plastering costs will be less. The insulating properties are very good, keeping the home warm in winter and cool in summer. Although thatch is one of the oldest building materials, modern, innovative laying techniques ensure that the interior finish is clean, with no loose pieces hanging down to harbour insects or encourage spider webs.

Thatch has a natural ability to free-curved shapes to create a warm, informal finish that blends in well because of its natural appearance. Thatch, being a natural material, will mellow in colour from its original fresh straw to a dark sheen that tones in wonderfully with the South African outdoors. At the same time, the rustic roughness of textured thatch inside the building lends itself to co-ordination with other natural materials such as stone & wood etc.

The high open ceilings in thatch roofed homes give the rooms a spacious, airy feeling that can be followed through with large window openings, and perhaps stone or slate floors to add to the rustic ambience.

MATERIALS

Thatching makes use of materials that are naturally available - grass or reed. In South Africa certain indigenous grasses are normally used.
There are coarse varieties of this grass, with stalk thicknesses greater than 4 mm, that are not considered suitable for thatching.
Natal thatching grass has a finer texture than the Transvaal grass when laid and is often preferred for this reason.
The stalks of thatching grass are normally hollow and about 3 mm thick. Dekriet stalks, however, are solid and about 3-4 mm thick and considered the best quality and therefore the most expensive.

Design

A thatched roof should have a minimum pitch of 45 and min 35 over dormer windows. Take advantage of the steep pitch to provide accommodation in the roof space to make the Design more cost effective.
Try to keep a thatched roof as simple as possible, but the ability of thatch to adapt to free curved shapes to develop a less formal plan could be implemented.

Consider flashed areas; features that penetrate or interrupt the roof should be avoided as far as possible. Chimney shafts should be Designed to penetrate the roof plane at the ridge, thus avoiding the necessity of back flashing.

Soil vent pipes are best located on external walls so that they penetrate the thatch near the eaves line.

Rain water must not be allowed to discharge from a high level roof onto a thatched roof at a lower level.

Thatch, 150 mm thick, has a mass of about 20-25 kg/m2. The roof framing normally consists of eucalyptus poles that have been chemically treated. The poles may be spaced up to 900 mm apart. But Building Societies in South Africa will usually insist on a maximum spacing of 700 mm and a minimum pole diameter of 100 mm.

The grass that is used to form the ridge capping is thinner, softer and more pliable than that used for the main roof. The lower edges of the ridge capping may be trimmed to a decorative profile with chevrons or scallops.
Alternatives to grass ridges are often used, the most common being preformed fibreglass, sheet metal and cement. The ridge is the most vulnerable part of a thatched roof and particular care must be taken to ensure that this feature is absolutely watertight.

Thatched roofs are constructed with dripping eaves; meaning rainwater gutters and downpipes are not provided. Eaves overhangs should be at least 650mm and provision should be made at ground level, around the building, to prevent erosion due to water dripping from the eaves overhang.

DURABILITY

A thatched roof will normally last for about 25 years if properly laid. Dekriet will typically last a little longer, up to 35 years. A thatch roof ridge require renewal every 4-6 years.

CONS & PROS OF THATCHED ROOFING

Advantages

As local materials always tend to harmonize with the landscape surrounding their place of origin, thatch, as a natural material, will always blend well with a rural environment.

There is an ecological advantage to be gained by using thatch in that it is produced by natural processes that do not use scarce and expensive resources of energy.

A thatched roof will ensure that a building will be cool in summer and warm in winter.

Disadvantages

Thatched houses are more vulnerable to fire risk than those covered with other materials, and it is therefore imperative that precautions be taken to reduce the risk.

Being an organic material, thatch is susceptible to decay and decomposition, and precautions must be taken to minimize the possibility of this process taking place

More expensive than conventional roofing.

Maintenance intensive.

FIRE PROTECTION

PREVENTATIVE MEASURES

Lightning protection

Lightning conductors should be installed to protect the thatched buildings, in accordance with the SABS Code of Practice.

Two avoid an excessive high mast, two masts or a spike on a chimney can be installed if the roof is not covered by the protection zone.

Chimneys

Chimney stacks should be constructed in such away that the outer faces in contact with the thatch do not become hot. A full brick thickness (220 mm) is normally sufficient.

All mortar joints in the stack must be properly filled.

The top of the stack must extend to at least 1m above the highest point of roof.

Install a spark arrestor, consisting of a piece of stainless steel wire mesh, fitted 700 mm from the top, covering the full width of the flue.

HOW TO REDUCE COMBUSTIBILITY

Fire retardant chemicals

Fire resistant blankets

Soaking with water

Written by Jere Botes, architect & founder of http://www.dreamhouses.co.za, a website dedicated to provide home builders, home renovators, home owners & developers with free professional advice on all aspects of home Design, building & diy. Reproductions of this article are encouraged but must include a link pointing to http://www.dreamhouses.co.za

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