If you’ve ever grouted a tile floor, you know that it’s not an easy job. It can be challenging to get the grout lines looking perfect. Once you’ve completed the job, the last thing you want to do is have to do it again. That’s why it’s essential to understand the process of sealing grout. … Read more
Being a weak section in Concrete, the cold joint is considered as the interruption or somewhat delay in the proper functioning of concreting. It takes place when the first batch of poured Concrete begins to set before another batch gets poured to prevent intermixing of two batches. However, sometimes, cold joints happen because of accidental … Read more
Car batteries used to drain on concrete or cement floors earlier, but nowadays it’s not true. Today’s batteries come equipped with hard plastic shells (insulating material) that do not let concrete moisture enter inside. Hence, modern batteries will not get drained or damaged when placed on concrete surfaces. However, all batteries sitting for a long … Read more
Due to high tensile strength and flexibility, Bamboo works excellent in steel reinforcement in concrete. On top of that, it is also a strong natural fiber having a hollow structure. However, Bamboo is not a steel replacement; it is a good alternative that experts utilize. Talking about earlier constructions, Bamboo used to be the core … Read more
Stained concrete flooring becomes slippery when it is wet, particularly if it has a coating of high gloss sealer. Getting slippery floors makes it smooth, damp, and glossy which creates a slick situation that makes your movements on the surface risky. Besides, once your concrete surface is painted, it can become even more slippery and … Read more
There is a lot of debate surrounding the colors of concrete as it dries. Some people say that the color changes as the material cures, while others claim it is simply an optical illusion caused by the way light reflects the surface. So which is it? Does concrete change color as it dries? Yes! The … Read more
Concrete foam injection provides a durable and great option for expansive replacement or mudjacking. Concrete lifting utilizes the high-density foam injected under the slab. Whenever material components get mixed, the reaction results in material expansion. Such expanded foam fills the void beneath the slab and lifts the concrete. Besides, this material is permanent, eco-friendly, and … Read more
Most of the concrete used for construction is the aggregation of reinforcement and concrete. During casting, it is reinforced with welded wire or deformed steel bars within freshly made concrete. Reinforcement aims to offer additional strength to concrete where it is required. Using steel rebar provides all the tensile strength of concrete in slabs and … Read more
Determining the compressive strength is an effective way to evaluate how much load material or surface can withstand. Concrete compressive strength for the general construction ranges from 22 N/mm2 to 25 N/mm2 or 15 MPa to 30 MPa or 2200 psi to 4400 psi, where it goes higher in industrial and commercial structures. The compressive … Read more
Freshly laid concrete is most likely to have leaf stains / cracks or get affected from cold, rain, or rise / fall in temperatures. Prevention of leaf stains is possible with concrete sealer, plastic sheets, and blankets available on the market. They leave their stain behind because they release a dye called tannins that reacts … Read more
