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The record-breaking 2020 fire season has seen enormous wildfires tear across California and other states in the West. Experts have linked the worsening fire season to climate change, as emissions of carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases from the burning of fossil fuels have led to warmer and drier conditions.

Daniel Swain, a climate scientist with the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability at the University of California, Los Angeles, said that while fall fires are predictable, Just about everything else about the present situation is quite unusual.

More than five million acres have burned across California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington State this year. In California alone, fires have burned more than 4.1 million acres, destroyed 10,488 homes and other structures and led to at least 31 deaths.

There were concerns on Tuesday about whether the wildfires could affect voting in Orange County, where thousands of people are under evacuation orders. Numerous places around Irvine and other parts of the county, such as parks and schools and community centers, had been set up as evacuation centers. At least four of those sites, officials said, are also slated to be voting centers, raising the possibility that they may not be able to open for voters later in the week if the fires do not subside.

Right now were at a wait and see, said Neal Kelley, Orange Countys registrar of voters. Well start making decisions tomorrow.

Mr. Kelley said he had been in consultation with fire officials on Tuesday, and had been told they were hopeful that the winds would subside, and that evacuees would be able to go home in time for voting. He said the countys plan had been to set up the voting sites on Thursday, to be ready to open on Friday.

More than 750 firefighters have been battling the blazes, which were known to have damaged 10 homes as of late Tuesday afternoon. But the area of concern widened as winds blew the fires to new areas, including toward Chino Hills, a city of about 84,000 people that sits at the corner of Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside Counties.

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Electrical Wiring Tools Market Insights, Forecast to 2026

Complete study of the global Electrical Wiring Tools market is carried out by the analysts in this report, taking into consideration key factors like drivers, challenges, recent trends, opportunities, advancements, and competitive landscape. This report offers a clear understanding of the present as well as future scenario of the global Electrical Wiring Tools industry. Research techniques like PESTLE and Porters Five Forces analysis have been deployed by the researchers. They have also provided accurate data on Electrical Wiring Tools production, capacity, price, cost, margin, and revenue to help the players gain a clear understanding into the overall existing and future market situation.

Key companies operating in the global Electrical Wiring Tools market include Klein Tools, Daniels Manufacturing Corporation, Thexton, Electro Enterprises, Tsunoda Co, Fujiya, Elecmit Electrical, Wiring Harness Electronic Tools Breakdown Data by Type, Cutter, Stripper, Greenlee, Ripley Tools, TE, Minnesota Wire, Alan Wire

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Segmental Analysis

The report has classified the global Electrical Wiring Tools industry into segments including product type and application. Every segment is evaluated based on growth rate and share. Besides, the analysts have studied the potential regions that may prove rewarding for the Electrical Wiring Tools manufcaturers in the coming years. The regional analysis includes reliable predictions on value and volume, thereby helping market players to gain deep insights into the overall Electrical Wiring Tools industry.

Segmentation

Description

By Product Type

, Cutter, Stripper, Greenlee, Ripley Tools, TE, Minnesota Wire, Alan Wire

By Application

, Cutter, Stripper, Greenlee, Ripley Tools, TE, Minnesota Wire, Alan Wire

Some of the Top Key player Operating in The Report Are

Klein Tools, Daniels Manufacturing Corporation, Thexton, Electro Enterprises, Tsunoda Co, Fujiya, Elecmit Electrical, Wiring Harness Electronic Tools Breakdown Data by Type, Cutter, Stripper, Greenlee, Ripley Tools, TE, Minnesota Wire, Alan Wire

By Region

North America

oU.S.

oCanada

Europe

oGermany

oU.K.

oFrance

oItaly

oSpain

oRest of Europe

Asia Pacific

oChina

oIndia

oJapan

oRest of Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

oGCC

oSouth Africa

oRest of Middle East & Africa

Latin America

oBrazil

oMexico

oRest of Latin America

Competitive Landscape

It is important for every market participant to be familiar with the competitive scenario in the global Electrical Wiring Tools industry. In order to fulfill the requirements, the industry analysts have evaluated the strategic activities of the competitors to help the key players strengthen their foothold in the market and increase their competitiveness.

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Table of Contents

1 Study Coverage1.1 Electrical Wiring Tools Product Introduction1.2 Market Segments1.3 Key Electrical Wiring Tools Manufacturers Covered: Ranking by Revenue1.4 Market by Type1.4.1 Global Electrical Wiring Tools Market Size Growth Rate by Type1.4.2 Cutter1.4.3 Stripper1.4.4 Others1.5 Market by Application1.5.1 Global Electrical Wiring Tools Market Size Growth Rate by Application1.5.2 Personal1.5.3 Electronic Industry1.5.4 Others1.6 Study Objectives1.7 Years Considered

2 Executive Summary2.1 Global Electrical Wiring Tools Market Size, Estimates and Forecasts2.1.1 Global Electrical Wiring Tools Revenue 2015-20262.1.2 Global Electrical Wiring Tools Sales 2015-20262.2 Global Electrical Wiring Tools, Market Size by Producing Regions: 2015 VS 2020 VS 20262.3 Electrical Wiring Tools Historical Market Size by Region (2015-2020)2.3.1 Global Electrical Wiring Tools Retrospective Market Scenario in Sales by Region: 2015-20202.3.2 Global Electrical Wiring Tools Retrospective Market Scenario in Revenue by Region: 2015-20202.4 Electrical Wiring Tools Market Estimates and Projections by Region (2021-2026)2.4.1 Global Electrical Wiring Tools Sales Forecast by Region (2021-2026)2.4.2 Global Electrical Wiring Tools Revenue Forecast by Region (2021-2026)

3 Global Electrical Wiring Tools Competitor Landscape by Players3.1 Global Top Electrical Wiring Tools Sales by Manufacturers3.1.1 Global Electrical Wiring Tools Sales by Manufacturers (2015-2020)3.1.2 Global Electrical Wiring Tools Sales Market Share by Manufacturers (2015-2020)3.2 Global Electrical Wiring Tools Manufacturers by Revenue3.2.1 Global Electrical Wiring Tools Revenue by Manufacturers (2015-2020)3.2.2 Global Electrical Wiring Tools Revenue Share by Manufacturers (2015-2020)3.2.3 Global Electrical Wiring Tools Market Concentration Ratio (CR5 and HHI) (2015-2020)3.2.4 Global Top 10 and Top 5 Companies by Electrical Wiring Tools Revenue in 20193.2.5 Global Electrical Wiring Tools Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3)3.3 Global Electrical Wiring Tools Price by Manufacturers3.4 Global Electrical Wiring Tools Manufacturing Base Distribution, Product Types3.4.1 Electrical Wiring Tools Manufacturers Manufacturing Base Distribution, Headquarters3.4.2 Manufacturers Electrical Wiring Tools Product Type3.4.3 Date of International Manufacturers Enter into Electrical Wiring Tools Market3.5 Manufacturers Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion Plans

4 Market Size by Type (2015-2026)4.1 Global Electrical Wiring Tools Market Size by Type (2015-2020)4.1.1 Global Electrical Wiring Tools Sales by Type (2015-2020)4.1.2 Global Electrical Wiring Tools Revenue by Type (2015-2020)4.1.3 Electrical Wiring Tools Average Selling Price (ASP) by Type (2015-2026)4.2 Global Electrical Wiring Tools Market Size Forecast by Type (2021-2026)4.2.1 Global Electrical Wiring Tools Sales Forecast by Type (2021-2026)4.2.2 Global Electrical Wiring Tools Revenue Forecast by Type (2021-2026)4.2.3 Electrical Wiring Tools Average Selling Price (ASP) Forecast by Type (2021-2026)4.3 Global Electrical Wiring Tools Market Share by Price Tier (2015-2020): Low-End, Mid-Range and High-End

5 Market Size by Application (2015-2026)5.1 Global Electrical Wiring Tools Market Size by Application (2015-2020)5.1.1 Global Electrical Wiring Tools Sales by Application (2015-2020)5.1.2 Global Electrical Wiring Tools Revenue by Application (2015-2020)5.1.3 Electrical Wiring Tools Price by Application (2015-2020)5.2 Electrical Wiring Tools Market Size Forecast by Application (2021-2026)5.2.1 Global Electrical Wiring Tools Sales Forecast by Application (2021-2026)5.2.2 Global Electrical Wiring Tools Revenue Forecast by Application (2021-2026)5.2.3 Global Electrical Wiring Tools Price Forecast by Application (2021-2026)

6 China by Players, Type and Application6.1 China Electrical Wiring Tools Market Size YoY Growth 2015-20266.1.1 China Electrical Wiring Tools Sales YoY Growth 2015-20266.1.2 China Electrical Wiring Tools Revenue YoY Growth 2015-20266.1.3 China Electrical Wiring Tools Market Share in Global Market 2015-20266.2 China Electrical Wiring Tools Market Size by Players (International and Local Players)6.2.1 China Top Electrical Wiring Tools Players by Sales (2015-2020)6.2.2 China Top Electrical Wiring Tools Players by Revenue (2015-2020)6.3 China Electrical Wiring Tools Historic Market Review by Type (2015-2020)6.3.1 China Electrical Wiring Tools Sales Market Share by Type (2015-2020)6.3.2 China Electrical Wiring Tools Revenue Market Share by Type (2015-2020)6.3.3 China Electrical Wiring Tools Price by Type (2015-2020)6.4 China Electrical Wiring Tools Market Estimates and Forecasts by Type (2021-2026)6.4.1 China Electrical Wiring Tools Sales Forecast by Type (2021-2026)6.4.2 China Electrical Wiring Tools Revenue Forecast by Type (2021-2026)6.4.3 China Electrical Wiring Tools Price Forecast by Type (2021-2026)6.5 China Electrical Wiring Tools Historic Market Review by Application (2015-2020)6.5.1 China Electrical Wiring Tools Sales Market Share by Application (2015-2020)6.5.2 China Electrical Wiring Tools Revenue Market Share by Application (2015-2020)6.5.3 China Electrical Wiring Tools Price by Application (2015-2020)6.6 China Electrical Wiring Tools Market Estimates and Forecasts by Application (2021-2026)6.6.1 China Electrical Wiring Tools Sales Forecast by Application (2021-2026)6.6.2 China Electrical Wiring Tools Revenue Forecast by Application (2021-2026)6.6.3 China Electrical Wiring Tools Price Forecast by Application (2021-2026)

7 North America7.1 North America Electrical Wiring Tools Market Size YoY Growth 2015-20267.2 North America Electrical Wiring Tools Market Facts & Figures by Country7.2.1 North America Electrical Wiring Tools Sales by Country (2015-2020)7.2.2 North America Electrical Wiring Tools Revenue by Country (2015-2020)7.2.3 U.S.7.2.4 Canada

8 Europe8.1 Europe Electrical Wiring Tools Market Size YoY Growth 2015-20268.2 Europe Electrical Wiring Tools Market Facts & Figures by Country8.2.1 Europe Electrical Wiring Tools Sales by Country8.2.2 Europe Electrical Wiring Tools Revenue by Country8.2.3 Germany8.2.4 France8.2.5 U.K.8.2.6 Italy8.2.7 Russia

9 Asia Pacific9.1 Asia Pacific Electrical Wiring Tools Market Size YoY Growth 2015-20269.2 Asia Pacific Electrical Wiring Tools Market Facts & Figures by Country9.2.1 Asia Pacific Electrical Wiring Tools Sales by Region (2015-2020)9.2.2 Asia Pacific Electrical Wiring Tools Revenue by Region9.2.3 China9.2.4 Japan9.2.5 South Korea9.2.6 India9.2.7 Australia9.2.8 Taiwan9.2.9 Indonesia9.2.10 Thailand9.2.11 Malaysia9.2.12 Philippines9.2.13 Vietnam

10 Latin America10.1 Latin America Electrical Wiring Tools Market Size YoY Growth 2015-202610.2 Latin America Electrical Wiring Tools Market Facts & Figures by Country10.2.1 Latin America Electrical Wiring Tools Sales by Country10.2.2 Latin America Electrical Wiring Tools Revenue by Country10.2.3 Mexico10.2.4 Brazil10.2.5 Argentina

11 Middle East and Africa11.1 Middle East and Africa Electrical Wiring Tools Market Size YoY Growth 2015-202611.2 Middle East and Africa Electrical Wiring Tools Market Facts & Figures by Country11.2.1 Middle East and Africa Electrical Wiring Tools Sales by Country11.2.2 Middle East and Africa Electrical Wiring Tools Revenue by Country11.2.3 Turkey11.2.4 Saudi Arabia11.2.5 U.A.E

12 Company Profiles12.1 Klein Tools12.1.1 Klein Tools Corporation Information12.1.2 Klein Tools Description and Business Overview12.1.3 Klein Tools Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2015-2020)12.1.4 Klein Tools Electrical Wiring Tools Products Offered12.1.5 Klein Tools Recent Development12.2 Daniels Manufacturing Corporation12.2.1 Daniels Manufacturing Corporation Corporation Information12.2.2 Daniels Manufacturing Corporation Description and Business Overview12.2.3 Daniels Manufacturing Corporation Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2015-2020)12.2.4 Daniels Manufacturing Corporation Electrical Wiring Tools Products Offered12.2.5 Daniels Manufacturing Corporation Recent Development12.3 Thexton12.3.1 Thexton Corporation Information12.3.2 Thexton Description and Business Overview12.3.3 Thexton Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2015-2020)12.3.4 Thexton Electrical Wiring Tools Products Offered12.3.5 Thexton Recent Development12.4 Electro Enterprises12.4.1 Electro Enterprises Corporation Information12.4.2 Electro Enterprises Description and Business Overview12.4.3 Electro Enterprises Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2015-2020)12.4.4 Electro Enterprises Electrical Wiring Tools Products Offered12.4.5 Electro Enterprises Recent Development12.5 Tsunoda Co12.5.1 Tsunoda Co Corporation Information12.5.2 Tsunoda Co Description and Business Overview12.5.3 Tsunoda Co Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2015-2020)12.5.4 Tsunoda Co Electrical Wiring Tools Products Offered12.5.5 Tsunoda Co Recent Development12.6 Fujiya12.6.1 Fujiya Corporation Information12.6.2 Fujiya Description and Business Overview12.6.3 Fujiya Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2015-2020)12.6.4 Fujiya Electrical Wiring Tools Products Offered12.6.5 Fujiya Recent Development12.7 Elecmit Electrical12.7.1 Elecmit Electrical Corporation Information12.7.2 Elecmit Electrical Description and Business Overview12.7.3 Elecmit Electrical Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2015-2020)12.7.4 Elecmit Electrical Electrical Wiring Tools Products Offered12.7.5 Elecmit Electrical Recent Development12.8 Wiring Harness Electronic Tools Breakdown Data by Type12.8.1 Wiring Harness Electronic Tools Breakdown Data by Type Corporation Information12.8.2 Wiring Harness Electronic Tools Breakdown Data by Type Description and Business Overview12.8.3 Wiring Harness Electronic Tools Breakdown Data by Type Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2015-2020)12.8.4 Wiring Harness Electronic Tools Breakdown Data by Type Electrical Wiring Tools Products Offered12.8.5 Wiring Harness Electronic Tools Breakdown Data by Type Recent Development12.9 Cutter12.9.1 Cutter Corporation Information12.9.2 Cutter Description and Business Overview12.9.3 Cutter Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2015-2020)12.9.4 Cutter Electrical Wiring Tools Products Offered12.9.5 Cutter Recent Development12.10 Stripper12.10.1 Stripper Corporation Information12.10.2 Stripper Description and Business Overview12.10.3 Stripper Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2015-2020)12.10.4 Stripper Electrical Wiring Tools Products Offered12.10.5 Stripper Recent Development12.11 Klein Tools12.11.1 Klein Tools Corporation Information12.11.2 Klein Tools Description and Business Overview12.11.3 Klein Tools Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2015-2020)12.11.4 Klein Tools Electrical Wiring Tools Products Offered12.11.5 Klein Tools Recent Development12.12 Ripley Tools12.12.1 Ripley Tools Corporation Information12.12.2 Ripley Tools Description and Business Overview12.12.3 Ripley Tools Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2015-2020)12.12.4 Ripley Tools Products Offered12.12.5 Ripley Tools Recent Development12.13 TE12.13.1 TE Corporation Information12.13.2 TE Description and Business Overview12.13.3 TE Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2015-2020)12.13.4 TE Products Offered12.13.5 TE Recent Development12.14 Minnesota Wire12.14.1 Minnesota Wire Corporation Information12.14.2 Minnesota Wire Description and Business Overview12.14.3 Minnesota Wire Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2015-2020)12.14.4 Minnesota Wire Products Offered12.14.5 Minnesota Wire Recent Development12.15 Alan Wire12.15.1 Alan Wire Corporation Information12.15.2 Alan Wire Description and Business Overview12.15.3 Alan Wire Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2015-2020)12.15.4 Alan Wire Products Offered12.15.5 Alan Wire Recent Development

13 Market Opportunities, Challenges, Risks and Influences Factors Analysis13.1 Market Opportunities and Drivers13.2 Market Challenges13.3 Market Risks/Restraints13.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis13.5 Primary Interviews with Key Electrical Wiring Tools Players (Opinion Leaders)

14 Value Chain and Sales Channels Analysis14.1 Value Chain Analysis14.2 Electrical Wiring Tools Customers14.3 Sales Channels Analysis14.3.1 Sales Channels14.3.2 Distributors

15 Research Findings and Conclusion

16 Appendix16.1 Research Methodology16.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach16.1.2 Data Source16.2 Author Details16.3 Disclaimer

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13415 Central Pike, Mount Juliet, 37122

Year built: 1991

Square feet: 3,312

Price: $615,000

Description: Home on 3.5 acres with four bedrooms, 2.5 baths within minutes to Providence Marketplace. Home has pool and hot tub, finished basement can be optional fifth bedroom. Home has additional three-car detached garage.

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928 Cherry Plum Court, Nashville, 37215

Year built: 1997

Square feet: 2,001

Price: $615,000

Description: Home in Green Hills has three bedrooms, three baths and open floor plan with curved arches and columns, master bedroom downstairs, hardwoods, granite. Home has room above garage that can be bedroom, study or media room. It also has fenced back yard and Florida room/office.

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2925 Lascassas Pike, Murfreesboro, 37130

Year built: 1903

Square feet: 4,152

Price: $615,000

Description: Colonial style house has five bedrooms, five baths and has been renovated with new electrical wiring, plumbing and HVAC. The foundation was revamped with steel reinforcements. Kitchen has walk-in pantry. Living room has a double-sided fireplace into the family room. Home has two balconies, covered porch and deck.

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Deterioration deemed a safety hazard

Cathie Crew, cathie.crew@pioneergroup.com

Riverside Park West campground was closed to camping this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. An in-depth assessment of the facilities has shown a need for substantial upgrades, which the Evart city council is considering. (Submitted photo)

Riverside Park West campground was closed to camping this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. An in-depth assessment of the facilities has shown a need for substantial upgrades, which the Evart city council is

Riverside Park West campground was closed to camping this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. An in-depth assessment of the facilities has shown a need for substantial upgrades, which the Evart city council is considering. (Submitted photo)

Riverside Park West campground was closed to camping this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. An in-depth assessment of the facilities has shown a need for substantial upgrades, which the Evart city council is

Evart Riverside Park West campground in need of upgrades

EVART The Evart city council was presented with an assessment of the facilities at the Riverside Park West campground at its recent meeting.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the campground remained closed this season, which allowed for an in-depth assessment of the campground assets as they exist in their current condition, city manager Sarah Dvoracek told the council on Oct. 19. Much of the infrastructure related to the campground dates to the 1970s and needs substantial upgrades for continued use.

According to the assessment provided to the council members, very few upgrades have taken place at the campground since the 1980s, leaving the campground in need of substantial upgrades if the city plans to continue to operate a safe and secure campground.

Steve Bacon of Mr. Electric Central Michigan said, after viewing the electrical system, that it is antiquated and undersized for todays campers and RVs.

It is showing signs of fatigue and corrosion, and upon investigation of the pedestal interiors, I found a major amount of corrosion and deterioration of wire connections and terminals as well as damage to wires and loose connections, Bacon said in a letter to the city.

Bacon said, in addition, the panels are antiquated and showing signs of deterioration, and are not suited for the electrical load they might be under, and the transformer is undersized for the electrical load it would carry.

The system could fail, or worse case, cause fire under the right circumstances, he said. A complete replacement of the electrical system is recommended for safety and efficiency.

Over the past five years there have been numerous electrical issues including overheating of wires, tripping of breakers and frequent replacement of breakers, the assessment report said.

Other areas of concern addressed in the assessment report included, the roofs on the office building and the restroom facility needing replaced, cracks in the cement walls of the structures, antiquated plumbing and fixtures, which are prone to leaks, poor condition of the shower facilities, and the RV dump station needing upgrades.

The dump station is tied to the city wastewater system and much of the plumbing has been repaired with a mismatch of various plumbing parts over the years and pose a risk of failure that would not allow for proper cleanup of a sewage spill, the report said.

The assessment report offered three options for the city council to consider rehabilitation and renovation of the campground, maintenance of the current status with a reduced level of service at the campground, or permanent closure of the campground.

To continue the operation of the campground at Riverside Park, consideration must be given to a complete upgrade of the campground, Dvoracek said. The upgrade could be completed over the course of one season, and the suggested life cycle of such upgrades would be 20 years.

The estimated cost to refurbish and rehabilitate the campground, submitted from Wolverine Building Group in Evart, is $227,400.

The estimated cost to preserve the current condition and offer a reduced level of service is $13,000, which would include roof replacements and restroom/shower facility upgrades.

Permanent closure of the campground would require removal of the electrical pedestals and water spigots, as well as roof repairs on the structures. The estimated cost for that is $10,500.

According to information provided by Dvoracek, revenue from the campsite has been $3,000 to $5,000 each year, while expenditures for a camp host, maintenance and operations of the campground have been around $10,000, indicating that the campground operates at a substantial loss every year.

No action was taken on the campground. The council will be seeking quotes for upgrades, Dvoracek said.

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Mr Palladino said better regulation and quality training was needed, but he feared it would take a death to spark reform. He said it took the hospital death of a baby to improve the regulation of gas fitting in NSW.

"Forty per cent of all house fires are electrical. We have to ask the question is somebody going to die before we do something," he said.

He said NSW training providers received about $13,250 in funding to train an apprentice electrician which was a "very lean price" compared to other states that received about 40 per cent more.

"In Victoria they pay $19,800 to train an electrician. In South Australia they pay $18,000," he said. "We've been very lucky for many years because we've had good TAFE colleges that are doing the best they can with resources that are just decaying."

NSW Skills and Tertiary Education Minister Geoff Lee said more than 45,000 apprentices have started fee-free training since 2018.

Tom Emeleus, general manager for the National Electrical Communications Association (NECA) said some vocational training providers have issued a certificate three for electricians "perhaps without the level of scrutiny that they should have had". He said NSW should follow Victoria and Western Australia which requires an additional independent test to qualify for a licence.

A spokeswoman for NSW Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation Kevin Anderson said electrical installations are "tightly regulated".

"Fair Trading will not hesitate to take sanctions and issue on-the-spot fines of up to $22,000 for any individual or $110,000 for any company who performs unlicensed work," she said.

The department said it has 72 building officers including 24 investigators who check compliance. Three are qualified electricians. There are 69,395 licensed electricians in NSW.

NECA technical adviser Grant Moorhouse said while heavy penalties may apply, there is little regulation of electrical work to enforce penalties for breaches.

"With three electrical inspectors for the whole of NSW, there's not a lot happening. With no checks and balances it is a bit of a lottery," he said.

"Nothing is going to change unless there is a death."

Fair Trading sent a letter to a tradesman on March 1 last year warning he faced fines for being unlicensed but that the regulator "does not propose to take further action at this time".

Justin Page, secretary of the Electrical Trade Union NSW and ACT branch said the response was inadequate.

Everyday people are paying the costs when fake sparkies turn up to work and put their lives at risk. The government is aware of the problem, but so far, ignoring the risks, he said.

In a submission to the upcoming state budget, the union has warned the use of unlicensed contractors is not being adequately regulated and monitored, including on major infrastructure projects. It has provided a NSW parliamentary committee with examples of advertisements for unlicensed contractors.

The ETU has urged the NSW government to eliminate the use of untrained electricians and to follow Victoria's example by introducing an electricity regulator to oversee safety, licensing, and training.

A NSW parliamentary inquiry into the building industry earlier this year recommended the introduction of a building commission empowered to oversee all licensing inspections. It said the commission should "hire additional, specialised inspectors to create a more robust inspection regime" for building, electrical and plumbing work in NSW.

Anna Patty is a Senior Writer for The Sydney Morning Herald with a focus on higher education. She is a former Workplace Editor, Education Editor, State Political Reporter and Health Reporter.

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Dublin, Oct. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Polyimide Films and Tapes Market by Application (Flexible Printed Circuits, Specialty Fabricated Products, Pressure Sensitive Tapes, Motors/Generators, Wires/Cables), End-Use Industry - Global Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The polyimide films and tapes market is projected to grow from USD 1,460 million in 2020 to USD 2,140 million by 2025, at a CAGR of 7.9% from 2020 to 2025.

Increased demand from the electronics industry, the growing automotive industry, and superior thermal & mechanical properties of polyimide films in comparison to other polymers are key factors driving the growth of this market. The high cost of polyimide films and tapes acts as a key restraint to market growth.

Flexible printed circuits are the largest application segment of the polyimide films and tapes market

By application, the flexible printed circuits segment accounted for the largest share of the polyimide films market in 2019. This large share is mainly attributed to the excellent properties of polyimide films that make them a preferred material in various end-use industries, such as electronics and automotive.

Electronics is the largest end-use industry segment of the polyimide films and tapes market

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Asia Pacific is projected to lead the polyimide films market during the forecast period

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1 Introduction

2 Research Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Premium Insights4.1 Overview of the Polyimide Films and Tapes Market4.2 Polyimide Films and Tapes Market, by End-Use Industry4.3 Polyimide Films and Tapes Market, by Application4.4 Polyimide Films and Tapes Market, by Region4.5 Asia-Pacific Polyimide Films and Tapes Market, by End-Use Industry and Country

5 Market Overview5.1 Introduction5.2 Market Segmentation5.3 Market Dynamics5.3.1 Drivers5.3.1.1 Increased Demand from the Electronics Industry5.3.1.2 Strong Demand from the Growing Automotive Industry5.3.1.3 Superior Thermal and Mechanical Properties in Comparison to Other Polymers5.3.2 Restraints5.3.2.1 High Manufacturing Cost of Polyimide Films5.3.3 Opportunities5.3.3.1 Increasing Use in Aerospace Applications5.3.3.2 Preference for Transparent Polyimide Films for Flexible Display and Optoelectronics5.3.3.3 Emerging Applications for Polyimide Films Due to COVID-195.3.4 Challenges5.3.4.1 Issues with the Processing of Polyimide Films5.3.4.2 Supply Chain, Trade, and Economic Disruptions Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic5.4 Economic Indicators5.4.1 Industry Outlook5.4.1.1 Automotive5.4.1.2 Aerospace5.4.1.3 Electronics5.5 Porter's Five Forces Analysis5.5.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers5.5.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers5.5.3 Threat of Substitutes5.5.4 Threat of New Entrants5.5.5 Rivalry Among Existing Competitors5.6 Raw Material Analysis5.6.1 Pyromellitic Dianhydride (Pmda)5.6.2 4,4'-Oxydianiline (Oda)5.6.3 Biphenyl-Tetracarboxylic Acid Dianhydride (BPDA)5.6.4 Phenylenediamine (Pda)

6 COVID-19 Impact6.1 COVID-19 Health Assessment6.2 COVID-19 Economic Assessment6.2.1 COVID-19 Impact on the Economy - Scenario Assessment6.3 COVID-19 Impact on the Polyimide Films and Tapes Market

7 Polyimide Films and Tapes Market, by Application7.1 Introduction7.2 Flexible Printed Circuits7.2.1 Flexible Printed Circuit is the Largest and the Fastest-Growing Application7.2.1.1 COVID-19 Impact on Flexible Printed Circuits7.3 Specialty Fabricated Products7.3.1 Specialty Fabricated Products Segment Accounted for the Second Largest Share in the Polyimide Films and Tapes Market7.3.1.1 COVID-19 Impact on Specialty Fabricated Products7.4 Pressure Sensitive Tapes7.4.1 Growing Demand from the Electronics Industry is Expected to Fuel the Growth of Pressure Sensitive Tapes7.4.1.1 COVID-19 Impact on Pressure Sensitive Tapes7.5 Wires & Cables7.5.1 Wires and Cables Accounted for the Fourth-Largest Share in the Polyimide Films and Tapes Market7.5.1.1 COVID-19 Impact on Wires & Cables7.6 Motors/Generators7.6.1 Properties Such as High Heat Resistance and Thinner Insulation Have Created a High Demand for Polyimide Films in Motors/Generators7.6.1.1 COVID-19 Impact on Motors/Generators

8 Polyimide Films and Tapes Market, by End-Use Industry8.1 Introduction8.2 Electronics8.2.1 Electronics Accounted for the Largest Share in the Global Polyimide Films and Tapes Market8.2.1.1 COVID-19 Impact on the Electronics Industry8.3 Automotive8.3.1 Automotive Accounted for the Second-Largest Share in the Global Polyimide Films and Tapes Market8.3.1.1 COVID-19 Impact on Automotive8.4 Aerospace8.4.1 Properties Such as High-Temperature Resistance as Well as Weight and Space-Saving Have Resulted in a High Demand for Polyimide Films and Tapes in the Aerospace Industry8.4.1.1 COVID-19 Impact on Aerospace8.5 Solar8.5.1 Growing Solar End-Use Industry Has Created a High Demand for Polyimide Films and Tapes8.5.1.1 COVID-19 Impact on Solar8.6 Labeling8.6.1 Non-Shrinking Property Has Resulted in a High Demand for Polyimide Films and Tapes in the Labeling End-Use Industry8.6.1.1 COVID-19 Impact on Labeling8.7 Others8.7.1 Medical8.7.1.1 COVID-19 Impact on Medical8.7.2 Mining & Drilling8.7.2.1 COVID-19 Impact on Mining & Drilling

9 Polyimide Films and Tapes Market, by Region9.1 Introduction9.2 Asia-Pacific9.3 North America9.4 Europe9.5 Middle East & Africa9.6 South America

10 Competitive Landscape10.1 Introduction10.2 Company Evaluation Matrix10.2.1 Star10.2.2 Emerging Leaders10.2.3 Pervasive10.2.4 Participants10.3 Strength of Product Portfolio (Global)10.4 Business Strategy Excellence (Global)10.5 Competitive Leadership Mapping (SME Matrix)10.5.1 Progressive Companies10.5.2 Starting Blocks10.5.3 Responsive Companies10.5.4 Dynamic Companies10.6 Strength of Product Portfolio (SME)10.7 Business Strategy Excellence (SME)10.8 Market Share Analysis

11 Company Profiles11.1 E. I. Du Pont De Nemours & Company11.2 Taimide Tech. Inc.11.3 Saint-Gobain11.4 3M Company11.5 Toray Industries, Inc.11.6 Nitto Denko Corporation11.7 Ube Industries Ltd.11.8 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc.11.9 Kaneka Corporation11.10 PI Advanced Materials Co. Ltd.11.11 Arakawa Chemical Industries, Ltd.11.12 Aavid Kunze Gmbh11.13 Dunmore Corporation11.14 Kolon Industries, Inc.11.15 Taiflex Scientific Co. Ltd.11.16 Evertech Envisafe Ecology Co. Ltd.11.17 Flexcon Company, Inc.11.18 Yongkang Haotai Industry and Trade Co. Ltd.11.19 Industrial Summit Technology Corporation11.20 Other Companies11.20.1 Parafix Tapes & Conversions Ltd.11.20.2 Dr. Dietrich Muller Gmbh11.20.3 Liyang Huajing Electronic Material Co. Ltd11.20.4 Yunda Electronic Materials Co. Ltd.11.20.5 Anabond Limited11.20.6 Suzhou Kying Industrial Materials Co. Ltd.11.20.7 Von Roll Holding Ag11.20.8 Shinmax Technology Ltd.11.20.9 Tianjin Hengji International Trade Co. Ltd11.20.10 Circuit Components Supplies Ltd11.20.11 Polyonics, Inc.

12 Appendix12.1 Discussion Guide12.2 Knowledge Store: Subscription Portal12.3 Available Customizations12.4 Related Reports12.5 Author Details

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TO: Marclena Leona Bird and Jaylen Taylor

TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is termination of parental rights. You are required to make defense to this pleading not later than November 23, 2020 said date being 40 days from the first date of this publication, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

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In the Matter of the Estate ofLorraine Conseen

All persons, firms and corporations having claims against this estate are notified to exhibit them to the fiduciary(s) listed on or before the date listed or be barred from their recovery.

Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the appointed fiduciary(s) listed below.

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Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians

In the Tribal Court

In the Matter of C.S., A Minor Child, File No. CVJ 20-036

TO: Christopher Smith Sr.

Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled juvenile action. The nature of the relief being sought is the adjudication and disposition of a petition alleging the minor child, C.S., born on May 19, 2010, is a neglected and drug endangered child, filed in the Cherokee Tribal Court on May 27 2020. You may know the mother of the minor child by the name of Tsasha McMillan.

You must answer or otherwise respond to the pleading within forty (40) days of the date of first publication of this Notice. If you fail to answer or otherwise respond within the time prescribed, the matter will proceed to adjudication and disposition. If you are not already represented by appointed counsel, you are entitled to appointed counsel in this matter, and to that end, provisional counsel will be appointed for you in this matter, and the appointment of provisional counsel shall be reviewed by the court at the first hearing after service of process in this matter.

You are advised to IMMEDIATELY contact the Clerk of Tribal Court for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians at (828) 359-6213, to obtain further information about this case, including a copy of the pleadings filed herein and the date(s) and time(s) of scheduled hearings.

First published this the 28th day of October 2020.

Sybil G. Mann

Family Safety Program Attorney

P.O. Box 455

Cherokee, N.C. 28719

(828)359-1559

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Project Title:

Comprehensive Watershed Management Planning for all Sub-Watershed River Basins

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Natural Resources Department is requesting separate sealed proposals for the services of a qualified engineering firm with experience in providing comprehensive watershed management plans for the purpose of updating our current watershed plans for all sub-watershed basins. The purpose of the comprehensive watershed management planning is prioritizing watershed-based projects across the landscape throughout all sub-watershed basins. The primary objective is to develop a watershed-level planning document by which The Tribal Office of Environment and Natural Resources (OENR) and other partners can initiate future natural resource management and source water protection strategies and identify potential stream restoration activities.

The comprehensive watershed management plan will be used to guide monitoring and conservation strategies, stream restoration efforts, BMP implementation and other nonpoint source pollutant related activities occurring in all sub-watersheds throughout the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) territory. Our objectives are to evaluate land cover and soil erodibility factors across the basin to rank sub-watershed for risks to water quality at multiple spatiotemporal scales and link land cover change over time to water quality and aquatic biota. Specifically, land cover percentages (impervious cover, agriculture activities, etc.) and landscapes features (soil types, % slope, etc.) at multiple spatial scales to categorize attributes and rank sub-watersheds from least to most susceptible to sedimentation. Additionally, landscape-level stressors within each sub-watershed will be ranked for targeting restoration activities.

This research will specifically address research to quantify effects of impervious cover, development and agricultural activities on water quality and aquatic life to identify and evaluate existing restoration activities and augment macroinvertebrate and fish recovery efforts due to non-point source pollution. Furthermore, research will be addressed by determining sediment sources and transport and elucidating hydrological and biological dynamics to promote community resilience and enhance watershed restoration and management. Site visits and field assessment opportunities will be provided to any qualified contractor upon request.

Contact Dylan Rose at (828) 736-0578 or by email at dylarose@nc-cherokee for further questions. Proposal packages should be addressed to Mr. Rose at the address above and must be received by 11:00 AM, November 9th, 2020 at which time bids will be opened in accordance with TERO procedures. Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. Please be advised that Indian Preference (TERO) regulations apply for award and execution of this contract. 10/28

Kituwah, LLC is searching for qualified construction professionals to participate in a preferred network of on-call construction service providers. This network will be used by Kituwah Builders for construction sub-contracts, finish work, etc for residential or commercial projects using Cardinal Home products. While it is not a requirement, professionals with previous or current construction experience with EBCI programs are highly desired. At this time, work will be on-call, as-needed and will not be full time employment.

A list of potential services are below*:

General Contractors (NC License required) -Roofers

Licensed Electrical Contractors (NC License required) Siding (Wood, Vinyl, Cement, etc)

Licensed HVAC Contractors (NC License required) Gutter Installer

Licensed Plumbing Contractors (NC License required) Landscapers

Carpenters Painters

Electricians Concrete (Flat work)

Plumbers Tile Installers

Site Work/Excavation Hardwood Installers

Septic Installers Carpet Installers

Well Drillers Paving

Block/Rock Masons Hydroseeding

Poured Concrete Walls Other:

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Anyone interested should submit a company profile at the Kituwah, LLC Office between the hours of 9:00am 4:00pm Monday -Thursday.

*This is not intended to represent an all-inclusive list of services associated with the construction of Cardinal Home Products. 11/4

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PROJECT: TRIBAL FOODS DISTRIBUTION CENTER RELOCATION & ADDITION for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians

BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (the Tribe or EBCI) Project Management Office, is seeking the services of a qualified Construction Manager at Risk to provide pre-construction and construction services for the relocation/ addition for the Tribal Foods Distribution Center. The project will include the renovation of an existing 12,000 sf pre-engineered metal building to suit the expanding needs of the Tribal Foods Distribution Center. The proposed scope will include demolition of approximately 4,000 sf of the existing building, and constructing a 3-story, steel framed 12,000 sf addition. The new addition shall include offices, demonstration kitchen, drive-in cooler/ freezers, new entrances, and lobbies. Existing parking lots surrounding the building will need to be improved for required parking and loading dock access. A new drive-thru lane and appropriate canopies for curbside delivery shall be included. A detailed breakdown of the facilities can be reviewed in the Request for Proposal package.

The project site is located at 2318 Old Mission Road Whittier, NC 28789

Proposals will be received by: 2:00 pm local time 12th November 2020 at which time and place proposals will be opened in accordance with TERO procedures. Any proposals received after this time will not be considered. Please be advised that Indian preference (TERO) regulations apply to the proposals and award of this project. It is the responsibility of the construction manager team to insure delivery and receipt by the Project Management Office. Proposals sent by mail should be directed to the attention of:

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Email: chrigree@nc-cherokee.com

Phone: (828) 359-6703

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Complete Request for Proposal and all attachments for this project can be obtained digitally from the Project Representative: Johnson Architecture, Inc. (contact information above). or at the following Plan Rooms:

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Building an addition to your home requires careful planning. Many people choose to build outwards by expanding the base level of the home with a side addition or an addition at the back of the home. However, building upwards is also an option to give your home the space your family needs. Talk to an expert to decide the safest and practical solution for your home expansion. Homeowners in Scottsdale that are considering adding a second story addition should learn more about the different ways you can utilize the extra space with these creative second story addition ideas.

Everyone wants to their home to be a comfortable space. Two huge benefits of a second story addition is the added square footage and versatile floor layout. The second story addition increases your square footage which makes the home more attractive to buyers. You can create a master size bedroom fit for a king.

Typically, the master suiteis on its own floor away from the rest of the bedrooms. This is a great idea if you desire more privacy and a second story addition is the best way to accomplish this look in your current home. The master suite can include a walk-in closet, private bathroom and even a sitting room. You can turn your new space into a private oasis with help experts in home addition construction in Scottsdale.

Oftentimes, creatives need a space that they can escape to and pursue their hobbies. If you happen to be a craft maker, a second-story addition may be the perfect way for you to create a space that you can draw inspiration from. Build a wing or an entire floor designated for the display and creation of your crafts. With your new addition, you will finally have the space needed to truly expand your artistic creations.

A split floor planis a house layout that veers away from the traditional home layout. This is a great idea if you desire more privacy and a second story addition is the best way to accomplish this in your current home.

If you have children, a split floor plan is a great way to give them the space they need to grow and live comfortably. You can create an entire wing just for the children. Build a nursery for a small child or even a playroom for the older kids. The additional space will allow you to get creative and give your kids their own special area.

You can also create a dedicated home officespace on its floor if you work from home or need a quiet area to do work. Homeowners that work from home need a quiet space to make phone calls, write and do other tasks. Creating an additional floor that is dedicated to your office will give you the privacy and space you need to do your best work.

Building a private loft space is a great idea if you plan on renting out parts of your home or creating a private space for in-lawsor older children. You can build a second floor addition that has all the amenities of a private apartment. Develop a kitchen area, living room and a private bedroom. You can speak to your contractor about transforming your second story addition into a loft space.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the median size of a single-family house completed in 2019 was 2,301 sq. ft. On the other hand, the average size of US homes is currently at 1,600 square feet. At 2,000 square feet, a family of five members would be comfortable already. This size typically has a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, and can even have a basement.

Still, a lot of US homes still fall below 1,000 sq. ft. range, especially in states where real estate sells like gold. This is where the idea of adding a second floor becomes an option when you need to add up extra space for your growing family without having the need to buy the next vacant lot or to move elsewhere.

However, the expensive second story addition cost always gets in the way of the plan. But is it cheaper to add a second story or build-out? Lets find out.

How much does it cost to add second story? Well, first, it depends on how much you are willing to participate in the construction, how much you want to save, or how much you cant be bothered.

Those who want to do away with contractors or skilled subcontractors should take note that building your second floor will not be an easy task. Besides being difficult, it is also time-consuming. Also, if you are not an expert, this is not advisable. This will be explained towards the end part of this article.

Of course, if you decide to build it yourself, it will help bring your cost down. Perhaps a price range of $70 to $150 per square foot would be workable. So, for a house that is 1,500 sq. ft. wide, the range of the overall cost is going to be around $105,000 to $225,000. But as mentioned, this will all depend on how much work you can do yourself.

The typical range for a remodeling contractor would be around $150 to $300 per square foot. It could also go as high as $400 to $600 or more per square foot as well, depending on the complexity of the designs, materials, and the local labor rates in cities and counties.

For example, in Seattle, ballpark quotations for 2nd floor building cost range from $500 to 650 per sq ft. In San Diego, quotes range from $300 to $400 per sq ft.

So basically, the total cost would be around $225,000 to $450,000 for 1,500 sq. ft. of space for a basic job and $600,000 to $900,000 for more complex construction. This would include 2-3 bedrooms and a bathroom plus the stairs.

If you live in San Diego, expect to spend around $450,000 to $600,000. On the other hand, prepare to shell out around $750,000 to $975,000 if youre from Seattle where the cost of living is around 49% higher compared to the national average.

The cost of the second floor addition is said to be 20% more than the price of the building on the ground floor. So, if you keep track of your previous project, youll have a better idea of what to expect in terms of your construction budget. Thats as long as there are not many years in between the two projects.

In planning a second story for your house, it will be more than meets the eye, so to speak. For starter, you will have to find out first if your houses existing foundation will be able to support the additional weight of the second floor.

There are structural foundation requirements for adding a second story. Everything from the connections right at the main-level walls, leading to the foundation should be able to meet the code requirements. Older homes are the usual victims of seismic risk.

If you dont have any know-how in this department but want to take the DIY route, brace yourself for a lot of inconveniences and your plate will definitely be full. Worse, youll be prone to committing construction blunders. These include putting your home at risk of collapsing, not getting a construction permit at all, having to redo everything after inspection, or worse, all of these.

The safest option would be to tap the services of an expert. They will determine if some or all of the foundations will need to be reinforced. For a consultation with a structural engineer, the cost could be anywhere from $200 to $700, depending on the location and the scope of the service.

An architect service can come in handy to help you create drawings and plans. They usually charge a flat rate of around $700 to as high as $10,000 or even higher depending on the size of the house and complexity of the interior design. At times, architects may instead charge around 7.5% to 15% of the overall cost of the project when the scope includes a full range of architectural services.

Another consideration is how do you plan to execute the addition. Are you planning to start from scratch by destroying the roof and build the second story? Are you planning to save the roof by lifting it off in its entirety and placing it on top of the newly-built second floor? Or are you thinking about modular second story addition?

Ripping your old roof will definitely cost a lot. But if thats the plan from the get-go to have a fresh roof and new scenery, its fine. However, if you are trying to save on cost, re-using the roof would be one way to achieve it.

Mind you, you will be needing to rent equipment to make sure you can lift it off without any damages. But the rental fee would be way cheaper than having to spend on a brand new roof. Renting a crane would cost around $300 per hour if youre in ND, but you need to rent it out for at least 4 hours. That would cost a total of around $1,200 at the very least.

The list goes on for the cost of adding a second story to a bungalow. If you are hiring a contractor, you only need to make sure to provide the budget. If you are doing it on your own, theres a lot more to consider besides the procurement of materials and hiring construction laborers.

First is securing a construction or building permit. If you hire a contractor, this will be included in the service contract. Otherwise, you will need to get it yourself, unless you live in areas where building permits are not required such us in unincorporated places of Delta County in Colorado.

To give you an idea, the permit fee for a 1,500 sq.ft single-family house construction in Seattle would cost you $4,239. It could be cheaper in other areas and some states dont even require permits for home improvements. Consider yourself lucky if this is the case.

After all the additions, your property could be re-assessed by the government and could result in a property tax increase. In most cases, some areas will only re-assess the value of your second story addition and not on the entire property.

All other utilities in the house should work for the homeowner. As per an engineers calculation, the water heater, and other electrical items like the panel should be able to work depending on the houses square footage.

Some of the other addition cost will have to be the replacement of your HVAC system and other systems that is energy efficient. It is very important that as a homeowner you will have to revisit these parts of your home systems to ensure that even when you build a second-floor area, everything you need regarding your utilities should be working fine.

You can also expect that your monthly utility bills to increase. This is because if you are using a centralized air conditioner or heater for your old bungalow house, that wont work on your second story. You will need to install additional units that will significantly affect your budget for utilities.

Your insurance premium should also increase with the addition of the second floor. This is also worth considering, unless, you have it all sorted out from the beginning.

How to add a second floor to an existing house? Ideally, the best way to build a two-story house would be a well-thoughtout structure using sound engineering and architecture. With this, hiring an expert will always be the safest choice if money is out of the question. Its always safe to err on the side of caution.

On the other hand, if you have already planned for your second floor from the time you were building your single-floor house, your foundation might already be built in preparation for the extra weight later on. If this is the case, then, this can be the best-case scenario for you as you complete the construction of your dream house.

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Second storyadditionsbenefit growing families. Whether you're makingspace for in-laws, seeking additional room for more children, or simply need more space to engage in hobbies, a second story addition can give the room you need to spread out.

This type of major addition involves many steps. Homeowners looking into the possibility of adding on to their home must consider all of the factors before embarking on the process. Knowing what is involved can help most homeowners decide if this type of upgrade is right for them. AtLitchfield Builders, we help homeowners who want to build on to their property.

A second story addition involves removal of the attic area and insertion of a second useable floor over the first floor of the home. A standard addition is an addition that is built onto the side of the house. These two types of renovations can be very different from one another. Understanding the differences can help you decide which type is right for you.

With a standard addition, homeowners can remain in the home with minimal disruption to their everyday life. Aside from removal of an exterior wall, all work on a standard addition is done away from the family's living space.

For a second story addition, this is not the case. Family members must move out of the house temporarily during this type of renovation because it is so disruptive to the structure and functionality of the home.

A standard addition can generally be added to any home that is in good condition. By contrast, second story additions require the home to have proper structural support before the addition can be made. Before the addition can proceed, the home must be evaluated by an engineer and often changes must be made to the structure.

Separate building codes may apply to a second story addition versus a standard addition. An experienced contractor will know the particulars of the building regulations for the area, but homeowners who want to know can contact their local building codes office for clarification.

There are a variety of factors that can influence the shape and scope of this type of renovation. Knowing these factors in advance can help you as you meet with contractors to discuss the upcoming project.

Staircases can take up square footage on lower levels. Most staircases require approximately 80 to 120 square feet. Knowing where the staircase will be located can help you envision the final product.

HVAC and electrical systems are based on a home's current square footage, so these systems will likely have to be upgraded to take on increased capacity. In addition, new ductwork, plumbing, vents and outlets will also need to be added to the second floor.

The chimney in the home, if there is one, must be extended above the second story. If the chimney is not extended, then it must be eliminated entirely.

All too often, second story additions are planned from the inside, resulting in an awkward exterior. The following tips will help you ensure consistency between the upper and lower floors of the home:

When adding a second story to the home, this is a great opportunity to upgrade elements of the main floor as well.

Making these changes can add to the overall scope of the project, but doing this during the remodel is time and cost effective.

The cost of this type of project may vary based on the square footage of the existing home. Costs may also vary based on whether or not the existing structure can support an additional story, because reinforcements can be costly. As a general rule, adding a second story to a home will cost between$100 and $300 per square foot. Some homeowners save money by doing some of the work (like painting) themselves.

In addition to these costs, there are additional, longer-term costs to consider as well.

Are you thinking of adding a second story to your home? Are you ready to get started on your project? Leave your comments in the box below. For the right family and the right property, adding a second story can be a very rewarding experience. Often families choose to take on this project rather than moving because adding a second story is more cost effective than finding a completely different home.

All the same, a second story requires a lot of work and long-term planning. This type of project will can involve changes made to the interior and exterior of the house. For a time, the house will even become unusable. If you're not sure whether or not adding a second story is right for you, contact a contractor. At Litchfield Builders, we help households through their interior and exterior renovations. To find out more about adding a second story, or to get a quote,contact us today. For more information, you can alsodownload our free Home Remodeling Guide.

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