The type of concrete, which is usually used in the design of the kitchen or the bathroom, is known as architectural concrete. It is more durable and more ductile than traditional concrete. It is often covered with interesting patterns and textures and impregnated with special chemicals limiting moisture absorption. Different color variations of this type of panels are used, but the most common one is the traditional gray in various […]
The high quality of the foundations depends on several factors. The most important of these is the correct design. It should primarily focus on soil properties, such as its density, humidity, compressibility and consistency. Other equally important factors include the groundwater levels and, in the case of certain types of substrates, the depth of frost lines. We should also remember about appropriate expansion joints in the foundations and high quality[…..]
The most popular materials for a driveway include concrete (in the form of solid concrete or concrete paving blocks), clinker, stone and gravel. A key element for the durability of the driveway is an appropriate sub-base. In the vast majority of cases, it is enough to fill the ground with a suitable layer of crushed rock, gravel and sand, with 1-2° side slopes ensuring that water will not accumulate on[…..]
Strength is one of the most important characteristics of concrete. It is the reason why concrete works so well in various situations and is likely the most popular building material in the world. Concrete is made from a combination of cement, aggregate and water. By changing the proportion of water in favor of cement (the so-called water-cement ratio), we obtain a stronger, more durable product. This is due to the[…..]
