Construction Specifier

JUNE 3, 2024

By David Gross Substrate preparation is a crucial first step in the flooring installation process and it can significantly impact the appearance and longevity of the final flooring material. Delamination—Exposure to moisture or excessive pH can cause the separation of the carpet’s backing layers and deterioration of the carpet material.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 29, 2022

What Is Cast-In-Situ Concrete? Cast-in-situ concrete is prepared, placed, and finished on the construction site. Another name of cast-in-situ concrete is poured-in-place concrete. Generally, concrete slabs, concrete foundations , beam, column, wall, roof, etc., What Is Cast in Place Concrete?

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 12, 2024

However, traditional basement finishing methods often need to pay more attention to a critical first step – installing proper structural support. Bench footing refers to a continuous concrete footing installed around the perimeter of a basement. It provides a sturdy foundation for framing basement walls and finishing the space.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2024

Unlike traditional floor coatings that can release high levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), eco-friendly options are created from natural, recycled, or low-emission materials. From office buildings to factories, warehouses, retail stores, and more, eco-friendly coatings present many advantages. Natural stone wears beautifully.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 3, 2020

Ready mix concrete life cycle. Concrete producers can leverage advanced concrete admixtures , predictive analytics tools, and more to improve efficiency, from materials management to batching to concrete delivery. Materials management. Concrete mix design. Materials management. michael.delros….

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Concrete Release Agent: Releasing agents are coatings added to the surface of the formwork prior to concreting , in order to allow quick removal of formwork or shuttering. If the appearance of the concrete surface is relevant, it is important to take care of the finishing surface of the shutter. Chemical Release Agents.

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GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Controlling concrete setting times. Find tips on methods and concrete admixtures that can help contractors control concrete setting times. Concrete chemistry is complicated, and the makeup of the mix can impact its behavior – from its workability to the set times. As concrete temperatures increase, concrete sets faster.

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CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

How Is Concrete Made. Concrete is a composite material composed of fine and coarse aggregat e bonded together with a fluid cement ( cement paste ) that hardens (cures) over time. When aggregate is mixed with dry cement and water , the mixture forms a fluid slurry that is easily poured and moulded into shape.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 24, 2020

The concrete slab is a horizontal surface of a residential building or commercial building, factories, flat, etc. Sometimes in a domestic or commercial building, a thick concrete slab is constructed directly to the subsoil. Pour, Compact and Concrete Finish. Pour, Compact and Concrete Finish.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 28, 2018

Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations? Although waterproofing systems account for a small fraction of the cost of an overall building project, if the wrong solution is chosen or it’s installed improperly, the costs of remediation can be tremendous. . Creating waterproof concrete. All concrete cracks.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 28, 2018

Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations? Although waterproofing systems account for a small fraction of the cost of an overall building project, if the wrong solution is chosen or it’s installed improperly, the costs of remediation can be tremendous. . Creating waterproof concrete. All concrete cracks.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

ASTM F710: Preparing the Concrete Floor. Why prepare the concrete slab? There are many factors that go into a successful flooring installation project, from selecting an appropriate floor material to a proper installation procedure. But just as important as these—and often overlooked—is careful preparation of the concrete slab.

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CivilJungle

MARCH 13, 2021

Mass Concrete: Large bridge piers , foundations , and such as dams like the massive structure , the mass concreting technique is used. For also, mass concrete strength , economy, uniformity, and other factors considered should take into account. The temperature shrinkage is the major problem in mass concrete work.

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CivilJungle

MAY 29, 2021

Introduction of Concrete Screed. A construction element which is available in a range of thickness to bring forth the installation surface of the concrete flooring to a considerable height & to produce a surface suitable for installing the desired flooring is called a concrete screed. What Is Concrete Screed?

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CivilJungle

APRIL 9, 2023

Pavers, often known as paving stones, are flat building components typically used for outdoor flooring and can be fashioned from stone, brick, or concrete. Concrete Pavers Made of concrete, the pavers come in many forms and sizes. Concrete Pavers Made of concrete, the pavers come in many forms and sizes.

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GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Controlling concrete setting times. Find tips on methods and concrete admixtures that can help contractors control concrete setting times. Concrete chemistry is complicated, and the makeup of the mix can impact its behavior – from its workability to the set times. As concrete temperatures increase, concrete sets faster.

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

To provide a high-performance, smooth, and durable surface that can last several years and withstand heavy loads, epoxy coatings are typically applied over concrete floors. To maintain safe and secure conditions for staff, machinery, and inventory, many manufacturing sites, warehouses, and commercial buildings rely on epoxy floors.

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GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 7, 2018

Water is under pressure below ground and forces its way through even the smallest cracks in the concrete. Water infiltration can cause problems by corroding the structure and damaging materials housed within the building. Concrete is also susceptible to damage in coastal areas. Waterproof concrete. return to top.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 5, 2022

Aside from the cost, moisture-related flooring failures cause disruptions that can shut down building operations—resulting in lost revenue, health and safety hazards, and discouraged clients. Most resilient commercial flooring product designs install over a concrete slab subfloor.

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CivilJungle

MARCH 20, 2021

Varnishes are very much translucent substances that had a safe surface layer in almost the same manner that paints do. At about the same period, they cause the actual layer to be viewed, and then apply a shiny as well as glossy finish. Essentially, these varnishes have the very same ingredients as paints. Thicker finishing.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

ASTM F710: Preparing the Concrete Floor. Why prepare the concrete slab? There are many factors that go into a successful flooring installation project, from selecting an appropriate floor material to a proper installation procedure. But just as important as these—and often overlooked—is careful preparation of the concrete slab.

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CivilJungle

MARCH 17, 2021

The Frost wall or frost-protected wall structure is built to keep soil below the building against freezing to secure the foundations in freezing conditions. The frosting is a significant problem for buildings in colder climates. The Concrete positioning and mixing in a cooler environment results in a contraction of the mixture.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 29, 2022

Cement is a very useful material used in construction. Hundreds of years ago we used all other materials like lime and clay in construction and its strength was also very low. From the foundation of the building to finishing work of building , cement is used. Hence recommended that curing are cost-prohibitive.

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The Korte Company

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Tilt-Up construction combines the strength and durability of reinforced concrete with the precision and efficiency of the Design-Build methodology. This one-two punch delivers new buildings quickly and economically, which might explain why more than 650 million square feet of Tilt-Up buildings go up every year.

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CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Sealants are the materials, which are used to seal the progress of substance between two surfaces, or where two different characters meet. The materials used for the manufacturing of sealants are the often chemical compounds, both organic or inorganic. Due to many reasons, in inadequate dewatering, faults in plumbing system etc.,

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CivilJungle

APRIL 26, 2020

What Is Concrete? Concrete is the final product resulting from mixing cement , aggregates (including sand), water, and mixtures. The first use of concrete was by the Roman Empire. The Pantheon is the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world, built-in 120 A.D. Different Types of Concrete. Dry lean Concrete.

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CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

A concrete pedestal is a compression element provided to carry the loads from supported elements like columns, statues etc. The shuttering of footing, pedestal and column are to be fixed consecutively and precautions are to be taken so that there is a gap between, resulting into leakage of concrete. Functions of Pedestal.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Introduction of Concrete Finishing. Concrete is a versatile building material which is widely used in the construction industry. Concrete is a mixture of cement , coarse aggregate , fine aggregate and water in the appropriate proportion. Different Types of Concrete Finishes. Broom Finish.

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CivilJungle

MAY 1, 2021

Fly ash is a pozzolan, a liquid that contains aluminous as well as siliceous material which creates cement in the presence of water. This renders fly ash ideal as a raw material for mixed cement , mosaic tiles , and hollow bricks , among many other construction materials. Fly Ash in Concrete. Benefits of Fly Ash Concrete.

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CivilJungle

JUNE 26, 2021

Curb and Gutter are the structures that are made from concrete or asphalt which is used to collect the surface runoff water from parking lots or impervious surfaces. Kerbs In Roads | Types of Kerbs | Shape of Kerbs | Materials of Kerbs in Roads | Kerb Height | What Is Kerb Stone | Materials of Kerb Stone | Road Kerb Details.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 6, 2023

Ever wondered how concrete structures maintain their shape and strength during construction? As we dive into the various types of shuttering materials and techniques, prepare to be amazed by the innovative systems that enable complex and unique structures to come to life.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 20, 2024

Photos and illustrations courtesy Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) Midwest LLC Installing insulation on a concrete roof deck using a compatible adhesive, adhering to best practice guidelines for secure material placement. The building code information is the basis for flow rate calculation used by the designer.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 20, 2024

Photos and illustrations courtesy Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) Midwest LLC Installing insulation on a concrete roof deck using a compatible adhesive, adhering to best practice guidelines for secure material placement. The building code information is the basis for flow rate calculation used by the designer.

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Natural Building

JUNE 14, 2006

We have been experiencing a renaissance in the use of natural materials for building throughout the U. I know several builders who have pretty much dedicated themselves to honing their skills in combining natural materials. This wet mixture is poured over a prepared base of thoroughly tamped road base (gravel and sand).

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CivilJungle

MAY 24, 2021

What Is Concrete Topping? A Concrete topping is a process of laying out a layer of high strength concrete on the old worn-out layer of the concrete. It is nothing but placing a layer of concrete over the existing slab in order to give a finished floor surface on the old layer of concrete.

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Its use of concrete blocks for masonry construction has indeed been quickly established which are higher than conventional construction materials such as bricks and stones. Concrete blocks with a trading name such as siporex are available on the light-colored market. Hollow Concrete Block Size: 0.40 m : hollow tiles.

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CivilJungle

MARCH 24, 2023

What Concrete Mix To Use For Shower Pans? Also Read: M30 Grade of Concrete Mix Design Procedure with OPC 53 Cement Shower Pan: Materials Four different Materials of shower pans are composite, acrylic, fiberglass, and custom tile. Compared to other shower pan materials, it is available at a low cost.

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