Concrete Vs Cement | Workability of Concrete | Workability of Concrete What is Cement? Cement is a binding element that can be used to stick and connect various building materials. Portland cement and Asphalt cement are the common types of cement used in the construction industry. Portland cement is the essential ingredient element in the […]
What is Grouting | Types of Grouting | Grout Cement What is Grout? Grout is a composite material of generally a mixture of cement or chemicals, water, and sand used in concrete crack repairs, sealing joints, fill gaps in tiles, filling voids, seal and fill gaps for waterproofing, and soil stabilization. Grouts are also used to […]
Tuck Pointing ( Repointing ) Mortar Joints in Old Buildings Mortar joints can be critically eroded over a period of time because of the changing seasons and wetting and freezing cycles. This is particularly real in the older houses where the brick and mortar joints have become softer over. The mortar joints can be renewed […]
Plum Concrete and Plain Cement Concrete (PCC) in Construction What is Plum Concrete The plum concrete can be defined as a mixture of cement and coarse aggregate that are placed below the footing or foundation of a structure to achieve a well-leveled surface for the equal spread of load. The term plum basically means large stones […]
