Concrete is very popular in modern construction, and concrete slabs are part of the building's floor. The slab can either be ground-bearing or suspended, depending on the structural engineering preferences of the contractor. The slabs are also used to separate levels in a house with many floors, as a deck and ceiling. Since there are several other ways to create these structural components of a house, it can be challenging to choose whether to go with concrete or not.
19 November 2020
Brick has been part of the construction industry for many decades now. It is a cost-effective alternative to other building materials such as wood, stone and concrete. Understandably, engineers have been keen to use brick because of the benefits they can draw from it. First, it is an energy-efficient material with a natural density that delivers excellent thermal insulation. Brick is also versatile and allows you to use several finishes to suit your aesthetic needs.
26 August 2020
If you need concrete pumped on your build, then it sometimes makes sense to take a dry hire. Here, you hire the equipment you need and pump the concrete yourself. While this works on small jobs or when you have people on site with concreting and pumping experience, there are times when it makes more sense to go for a full-service solution. If you do this, you effectively outsource the whole job to a concrete services company.
18 February 2020
Most homeowners will pay attention to their driveway to prevent unnecessary repairs. Yet, the kerbing is often overlooked since it is not exposed to as much heavy usage as the driveway itself. The reality is that as long as vehicles are driving over your kerbing, then it is at risk of also deteriorating over time. The degree of deterioration will depend on the amount of care and maintenance that the kerbing receives.
22 March 2017
Concrete may have a grey reputation — who hasn't overheard a friend or colleague complaining about the 'concrete jungle'? — but modern home design experts know that there's way more to this substance than clean, corporate lines and plain, smooth surfaces. Here are 5 ways people are now decorating their homes with concrete that may inspire your own home improvement ideas. Coloured Concrete First, let's address that stereotype. Using concrete doesn't have to mean your home is swathed in cool grey!
22 November 2016
Construction & Contractors Blog
Excessive vibrations during core drilling can damage your drilling equipment. The vibrations may also cause the surrounding structures near the drill site to be damaged. This article discusses some measures that DIY concrete drillers can implement to limit the magnitude of vibrations. Reduce the Pressure on the Drill Bit Many people who execute DIY drilling tasks use handheld concrete drilling equipment. Such equipment requires the person to exert some pressure on the drill so that the drill bit can penetrate the concrete.
27 July 2016
When seeking concreting solutions, the process does not simply entail hiring concrete contractors and having them start on the project. You need to know what options are available to you so that you can determine what type of concreting solution would be most applicable for your needs. For instance if you would like traction, then you would have to consider concreting alternative that would provide this for you. Here are some of the different options that are available to you when considering commercial concreting solutions.
7 July 2016
