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Preventing flooring failures: Factors to consider in substrate prep

Construction Specifier

Polished concrete Efflorescence—Moisture moving through the concrete and carrying salts to the surface creates a white, powdery residue. Spalling—Moisture can exacerbate flaking or chipping on the concrete surface due to freeze-thaw cycles or rebar corrosion. diameter circle.

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Portsmouth’s Ultimate Epoxy Flooring Guide: Durable Solutions for Home & Business

UK Construction Blog

Looking to transform your dull concrete floors into something extraordinary? Epoxy resin flooring is a synthetic floor covering that fuses resin and hardeners to create an exceptionally tough surface over concrete floors.

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How to Building Construction Process Step by Step

CivilJungle

Then after architect consult with a structural engineer and MEP engineer for details of the reinforcements and other detail for use, how deep your foundation will be, the size of gravel to be used, column width, electrical, plumbing, etc. Also, read: IS 516:1959 Most Important Point (Method of Tests For Strength of Concrete).

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How Concrete Pumps Work: Mechanics Explained in Construction

CCR Magazine

he towering skyscrapers that grace the cityscapes, the sturdy bridges that connect communities, and the intricate foundations of every home – all these marvels of construction rely heavily on a workhorse machine: the concrete pump. What is a Concrete Pump?

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Beauty and brawn: The benefits of hybrid carpet

Construction Specifier

Flooring is the foundation of any interior, visually and functionally setting the tone for the space. Depending on the manufacturer, hybrid carpet is available in rolls and/or tiles and with or without a factory-applied adhesive. It is important to review manufacturer instructions prior to installation. for installation.

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Reinforced Concrete: Strength and Durability for Modern Construction

UK Construction Blog

The post Reinforced Concrete: Strength and Durability for Modern Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Reinforced concrete is a widely used construction material that combines the strengths of two components: concrete and steel reinforcement. In 1854, William B.

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Concrete floors in diverse facilities: Key factors for optimal performance

Construction Specifier

By Chris Bennett, iSCS, CDT, James Longo, iSCS, and Keith Robinson, RSW, FCSC, FCSI, LEED AP RSW, FCSC, FCSI Photo by Magda Biernat Photography Concrete floors are used in wide-ranging facilities, such as industrial data centers, commercial high-rise buildings, and residential homes.