Mix ratio of sand and cement screed for floor varies based on the intended use of the screed. Added to that, cement type, grade of aggregate and the method of storage of screed material influence the mix ratio to a ...
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How to Stop Moisture in Concrete Floor?
Commonly, concrete floors are vulnerable to moisture and suffer from different detrimental influence of moisture such as lifting tile off the floor, rotting hardwood, damping carpet, coating delamination and many more. These problems are not only disrupting functions of the ...
Fixing Moisture Problems in Concrete slab
Concrete slabs on grade and basement slabs are weak and vulnerable to the detrimental effect of moisture which may lead to various problems. For instance, lifting tile off the floor, rotting hardwood, damping carpet, and coatings delamination. Added to that, ...
Bond Beam Block vs. Lintel Block Differences
Bond beam blocks and lintel blocks are concrete units which are used especially for masonry purposes. The differences between both bond beam block and lintel block in terms of their usage, shape, functions etc. are explained in this article. Lintel ...
Fire Bricks – Properties, Types and Uses
A fire brick is a special type of brick made using fire clay and has a good resistance against high temperatures which are used in kilns, lining furnaces, fireplaces and fireboxes. These bricks are manufactured in a way similar to ...
Cigarette Butt Bricks – Physical Properties and Advantages
Cigarette butt bricks are produced by blending cigarette butts with mixture of materials used for brick production. This is an innovative and practical solution for the pollution problems caused by cigarette butt disposal. The percentage of cigarette butt addition is ...
Breathe Bricks – Operation Mechanism, Applications, Advantages
Breathe Brick is a masonry system which is designed and constructed to constitute and be a part of ventilation system of buildings. It filters polluted outdoor air so that it becomes healthy enough to bring directly into occupied spaces. ...
Transparent Wood – Production, Properties, Applications, and Advantages
Transparent wood is one of the innovative construction materials that hold the potential to lift the construction sector to a whole new level. Not only is it environmentally-friendly, but also a great alternative to plastic and glass. Transparent wood is ...