What is shoring?  – Types – Cost – Raking, Dead and Vertical type shoring

Shoring in Construction

A temporary framework to support a potentially dangerous structure or structure under repair is known as shoring. The word shoring means a timber or metal prop or pole renovators use to support or keep something in position. Different types of shoring system offer lateral support to the walls. When walls bulge or split due to … Read more

Rock Salt Concrete Finish – Installation – Advantages – Cost

Rock Salt Concrete Finish

No one loves the standard plain concrete or flat work, so why not give your concrete a subtle texture with an easy and affordable Rock Salt Concrete finish. Rock salt concrete finish or salt-finished concrete is a type of concrete finish that dress up the fresh concrete by pressing coarse rock salt onto the surface, … Read more

Can You Pour Concrete Over Concrete? – Level – Thickness

Can you pour concrete over concrete

Let’s be honest, a lot of homeowners are wondering if one can pour new concrete over existing concrete and will it stick? That’s one way of escaping an entire concrete slab replacement – which is obviously a costly venture. Well; adding a layer of concrete over a cracked concrete patio can instantly revitalize the flooring. … Read more

Types of Plaster & Finishing for walls – Interior

Types of Plaster

Plaster is the cementitious material which constitutes binding material cement or lime, fine aggregate and water that are mixed to form cohesive and workable mass. This cementitious material is then applied to the surface to get good appearance of surface, to make surface impermeable or to get smooth surface. However, with so many different types … Read more

Rutting in Roads – Definition – Repair – Meaning – Causes

causes of rutting in flexible pavement

Rutting in flexible pavement is creation of a depression or a groove. It is typically shown as wheel path engraved on the road surface. The main cause of rutting failure is the deformation of the asphalt concrete under the loading from vehicles. In cold climate areas, rutting happens as snow studded tires travel in a … Read more

Load Bearing Wall vs Non-load Bearing wall – Cost – Identification

Non-load Bearing wall

A lot of homeowners are confused about load bearing wall and non-load bearing wall in their home. That’s when they’re looking to have an open concept in order to get rid of the cramped kitchen. It’s always good to know the process and structural aspects of this project. People are idealizing more the open floor … Read more

Types of Concrete Block used in Construction [PDF]

Types of concrete blocks

When it comes to concrete block types, the most obvious choices are hollow and solid. But the world doesn’t end there. You can choose some specific types of blocks to help you with the project cause and financial benefits. So, in our today’s read; we’re going to explore different types of concrete blocks. With this … Read more

Gypcrete Vs Concrete – Difference – Composition – Uses – Pros & Cons

Gypcrete vs concrete

Gypcrete or gypsum concrete is used as a floor underlayment for sound reduction, fire ratings, radiant heating and floor leveling. This self-leveling light weight concrete floor is installed by highly trained individuals. Unlike concrete, it is not a DIY project. As you’re considering the options for new or underlayment flooring and have come across the … Read more

Glass Blocks for wall – Advantages – Disadvantages – Types & Size

Glass Block Types

Glass Block, also known as glass brick, is a building component made from glass. The appearance of glass blocks can vary in color, size, texture and shape. Glass blocks give visual appealing look after conceding light. The present-day glass block was developed from pre-existing prism lighting principles within the early 1900s to supply natural light in manufacturing plants. Nowadays glass blocks are utilized in walls, skylights/ Light Ventilators, and sidewalk. Glass blocks are created from two shape glass items, that are melded air-tight at tall temperature. Cooling results … Read more

Retrofitting Types – Techniques – Materials – Structures – Advantages [PDF]

To retrofit means adding a component modifying something purposefully that did not have it when manufactured or constructed. So, the retrofitting is the method of repairing or modifying a structure after its manufacturing to enhance its capacity or making it more useful. In construction industry, retrofitting is done to repair old structure, increasing its durability … Read more