Rain gutters have to slope down to the downspout for proper drainage. If they are level or sloped incorrectly, rain water will collect in the gutters. The minimal slope required will allow for adequate drainage. However, for larger roofs and areas with regular heavy rainfall, increase the gradient of slope for quicker drainage during heavy … Read more
Rubies are the fiery red gemstones that traditionally are known as the birthstone of July. The ruby is a variety of corundum. Other colours of corundum are classified as sapphires. The ruby was synthesised by the Verneuil process in 1902, and since that time many rubies that appear in the marketplace are synthetic. To determine … Read more
Calculating your boat’s displacement related to ballast weight may surprise you in two respects. The first is that your boat’s displacement is effected by the ballast weight on a pound-for-pound basis, since your boat’s displacement is the weight of your boat, reckoned in terms of the weight of water it displaces to float. The second … Read more
British Gas provides gas and electricity supplies to homes and businesses in the United Kingdom. The company calculates home gas supplies by reading a meter inside or just outside everyone’s house. British Gas provides detailed calculations on how they charge for gas supplies through various sources. With this information and a meter reading everyone should … Read more
Steel gates can protect gardens, livestock, drives or anything else behind them for years if they are properly erected. You can calculate the height and diameter of the steel posts necessary to maintain a steel gate without sagging or falling with a few common sense guidelines. While everyone wants to avoid overbuilding, a common and … Read more
Many fishermen who fish catch and release often ask for the weights of their released fish. You can estimate the fish’s weight using a formula that is based on its length. Unfortunately, it is not possible to use reliable scales before releasing the fish. To get an estimate of how big the salmon will be, … Read more