Articles, tagged with "concrete mix", page 2
17th March 2010
Self compacting is nothing but a concrete mix with a high flow which spreads into the formwork without any requirement for vibration. The fluidity is attributed to the inclusion of super plasticizers to the concrete mix instead of increased water content ...
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Author:
J. Alias
25th February 2010
Time was when most houses were approached on foot up the garden path and entered through the front door; the horse or carriage presumably was left by the front gate. The advent of automobiles and busier roads has left the front doors of many older houses ...
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Author:
Antione Cook
08th February 2010
It has been a quite long time since websites started to conquer countless hearts under the sky. It is the sky-touching popularity of internet which made the websites a one step solution for all the needs. Online presence has turned out to be a must thing ...
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Author:
webrex
30th December 2009
A concrete slab is the most basic part of any building's foundation. These concrete slabs are made from steel reinforced concrete and are usually 12-16 centimeters thick. These specific concrete slabs are usually made for floors and ceilings. There are th...
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Kenny Leones
13th November 2009
Have you ever thought of making any concrete thing decorative? It is possible to make concrete look good. It is very difficult for new listeners to understand how concrete can b decorated. Most of the things that are seen are all very simple that are conc...
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Author:
Alien
14th September 2009
Garages not only serve as a parking area for your vehicles but it can be your office or storage area for different things that are important to you that you want to keep safe. It usually comes in two different types. It can either be dependent from your h...
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Author:
Robert Bell
10th September 2009
Correctly placing concrete to make an outstanding slab is very easy to accomplish with the correct steps. There are two kinds of slabs: the upper and base slabs. The first kind needs additional care to details although both kinds need to be made well. Una...
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Author:
Kenny Leones
10th September 2009
A ramp is a slope surface that is utilized as an entrance point from one point of a facility to the other point. It can also allow you to easily transport goods from one place to another.
MATERIALS NEEDED IN CONSTRUCTING A RAMP
The materials needed...
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Author:
Kenny Leones
27th August 2009
Cement is mixed to make concrete, which is used for many purposes. It is one of the most widely used materials in the world, and is often used to pave driveways, roads, sidewalks, brace buildings and for varied other uses in construction. Depending on t...
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Author:
Bryan Combs
05th July 2009
Don't like the look of a floor with cracks and holes? Well, this is not exactly an appealing sight. And the longer you look at it, the more it annoys you. It might be time to fix and patch up those holes on your concrete floor. Patching up your concrete f...
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Author:
keywriterM
09th June 2009
Over the last 17 years that we've been in the concrete mold and products manufacturing business, possibly the one question asked of us the most is--- How is concrete tile made, and why is it so expensive to purchase? Those particular questions are highly ...
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Author:
Robert Palmer
18th May 2009
Perhaps you have some restoration work to be done to your walkway, driveway, pool deck or patio and you don't know how to go about it. No problem, there's just one thing you should realize at the outset: That no matter what you have done, you must have th...
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Author:
Levi Horowitz
15th May 2009
Decorating your home in a beautiful way is an art that only few people know how to do. If you want to improve your concrete slab around the patios, driveways, pools and walkways of your house, there are numerous techniques available. However, these decora...
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Author:
Levi Horowitz
15th May 2009
If you're in the home improvement business, you would know what decorative coating is, but for those who don't, here's a primer. If you're a lay person and wish to make some improvements to your home, perhaps you're considering laying a concrete coating p...
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Author:
Levi Horowitz
15th May 2009
Concrete is made from cement, gravel, sand, lime, water, and other aggregates is durable and last long. It improves the strength of the structure. Concrete is more popular because it can withstand wear and tear due to extensive use. However, because of ag...
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Author:
Levi Horowitz