Cold Weather Concrete Tips by Doug Bannister from The Stamp Store Oh, if only temperatures always ranged from 60 to 80 degrees, it never rained during daylight hours, all my jobs went off without a hitch and I had an eight shot handicap.The reality is temperatures drop below freezing for many of us during the […]
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What is excavation and it’s types
Excavation is process of digging, especially when something specific is being removed from the ground or for any foundation work. Excavation Types 1.Common excavation It includes the open excavation of all material, except snow and ice, as well as individual rock fragments, boulders and detached rock blocks having a volume of 1.5 m’ or less […]
What is Waterproofing Its Types and Why Is It Necessary
What is waterproofing and why is it necessary? Waterproofing is a process that protects your home from water damage. Protecting your property against water damage can be done in various ways, but the most popular and effective way is with a liquid sealant on the exterior surface of the building. This liquid sealant blocks […]
Difference Between One Way Slab And Two Way Slab
What Is Slab? A slab is vital structural element to create flat surfaces, typically horizontal, in building roofs, floors, bridges, and other types of structures. A slab has generally some 150mm thickness in commercial buildings however thickness may change depending upon the structure we are constructing and it is supported by other structural elements like […]
What is pointing?What are its types and purpose?
Pointing is a term used to describe the process of applying finishing mortar onto walls, brickwork or masonry.It can also refer to the application of thin strips of plaster on wood panelling. The word “point” comes from the French word “poncer,” which means to scrape or sand off. This is an important part of any […]
What is Grouting and the Different Types of Grouts
Grouting is a construction process that creates an impermeable barrier between two surfaces. Grouts are typically made of cement, sand, and water.Grouts come in many different types including epoxy grout for waterproofing outdoor spaces or acrylic grout for high-traffic areas like kitchens and bathrooms. Grouting is the key to any successful construction project because it […]
What is a Parapet wall? | Types of Roofing Parapet | Benefits
Definition of parapet walls A Parapet wall is a type of wall that you use to protect the roof. Parapets can be made from many different materials, but they are typically constructed from concrete or stone. Parapets have been used since ancient times for protecting people and buildings from natural disasters such as hurricanes and […]
Top 10 Best Concrete Vibrator Reviews And Buying Guide 2023
Hope you all are doing well today we will discuss about portable electric concrete vibrator.We will talk about its price,maintenance,how to use it and about Concrete Vibrators Working. Electric Concrete vibrator works on mostly 800w input power and you can read user manual for safety instructions. Here i suggest you the Top 10 Best Concrete […]
How To Use A Concrete Saw | What Are Its Types
To use a saw for cutting concrete we should always use diamond blade Concrete saw because of its shape it gets easier to perform cutting task.It also depends on what diameters of diamond blade Concrete saw can accomdiate,it’s arbor size and the quality of balde. What Points Should I Consirder Before Buying A Concrete Saw? […]
How To Pick And Use Concrete Screws In Concrete And Other Things
Many of us face problems when it comes how to fasten concrete screws in concrete,well with good technique and tools it is very easy.Most of time we need to fasten them to concrete or wood so the type of concrete screws that will be used depends on the type of surface we have to fasten […]