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Interlocking Concrete Blocks: Their Benefits and Uses
With any construction project, time and money have to be key considerations. One great way to save on both is to use interlocking concrete blocks.
If you’re not sure what they are, they’re essentially large,…
The Uses and Benefits of Foam Concrete
There are several very good reasons why concrete is the most commonly used man-made material on the planet and the second overall, with only water ahead of it. The most common factors include it being so strong, so reliable…
Experienced builders and garden landscapers will generally know how much concrete is needed for those projects they carry out regularly, whether that’s laying a new driveway, creating a base for a garden shed or putting in fence posts.
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What are the benefits of cube testing?
Making concrete is a much more complicated business than just mixing cement, aggregates and water together. Different projects require different grades of concrete in order to achieve the desired results.
In many cases, it’s important that…
What is the best concrete for driveways?
A good driveway isn’t just a handy private parking space on which those of us without garages (or with garages that are being used for something else) can safely leave our cars. It’s also a key element in…
What is screed and how does it differ from standard concrete?
When you’re having new carpet or tiles laid on an old and uneven floor, or you’re installing a whole new floor complete with a new concrete base, you’ll often be told that you need a layer of
Concrete vs cement: What is the difference?
Concrete is one of the most commonly used materials in the construction industry, so putting together the right mix for a particular purpose is a skill that requires considerable experience and knowledge.
When talking on…
Getting Ready For Your Concrete Delivery
So, you’ve placed your order for ready-mix concrete and you’re itching to crack on with the next stage of your project. So all you need to do is sit back and wait for your delivery, right?
Well, not…
Pouring concrete in bad weather
When you need to pour concrete outside, there are perfect weather conditions that help you get the best results – and warm and dry is nearly always the best combination!
Unfortunately, if there’s one thing you can’t…
Aggregates and Their Role in Concrete?
When we mix concrete, we do it using a combination of cement, water and aggregates. These are mixed in different quantities depending on the type of job you are working on.
Most people will understand the…
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