
Construction Anchors in Concrete and Masonry
Construction Concerns: Anchors in Concrete and Masonry
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Construction Concerns: Anchors in Concrete and Masonry but when we need to attach something to wood framing in a building.…

Best Cementitious Waterproofing Coatings
Why Cementitious Waterproofing Coatings
There is a multitude of cementitious waterproofing coatings and membranes on the market that are designated as suitable for below-grade or below ground use. Many manufacturers and distributors claiming…

How Agricultural Drains Wreck Houses
How Agricultural Drains Wreck Houses
January 21, 2017 Matthew Cornell
How Agricultural Drains Wreck Houses. These agricultural drains are used by homeowners and engineers to improve house drainage. Agricultural drains are also known as Ag…

Iceland Paints 3D Zebra Crosswalk To Slow Down Speeding Cars
Town in Iceland Paints 3D Zebra Crosswalk To Slow Down Speeding Cars
In the small fishing town of Ísafjörður, Iceland, an exciting development in road safety has just popped up – almost literally. A new pedestrian crossing has been painted…

The problem with reinforced concrete
The problem with reinforced concrete
The problem with reinforced concrete is the cracks are starting to show. Dean McCartney, Author provided June 17, 2016 3.18pm AEST
By itself, concrete is a very durable construction material.…

Concrete Cancer Repair Options
Concrete Cancer Repair
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Concrete cancer repair is required where concrete spalling and cracking problems appear. This caused by steel reinforcement corrosion in buildings and concrete structures caused by the acidification of the concrete.
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Silt Pits New House For Agi Pipes – A Waste?
Silt Pits For Agi Pipes - A Waste?
Are Silt Pits For Agi Pipes - A Waste?
"Installing agi- pipe drainage systems, including silt pits, to keep water away from footings, walls etc., may be worse than simply properly waterproofing your…

Geotextile around Drainage Pipes – A New House
Geotextile around Drainage Pipes
Author: Brian Ashworth June 20, 2012
When researching about installing agricultural drains you will find some books recommend that you place a geotextile in the trench before the initial gravel and then…

Relieving Hydrostatic Pressure in Basement Construction
Relieving Hydrostatic Pressure in Basements
"Are sump pumps the best way of relieving hydrostatic pressure on basement walls from groundwater ?"
OnlineWaterproofingShop believes it's best to apply a continuous coating/membrane…

Waterproofing Concrete is Essential
Waterproofing Concrete is Essential
There is a common misconception that concrete provides waterproofing capabilities. This supposition has led to moisture infiltration and structural damage with countless buildings. This misconception has…






