Category: Advice
What Is Commercial Construction?
There are many different types of construction that exist. One of the most common types that you’re likely to have heard of is commercial construction. This involves the designing, renovating and building of commercial structures, such as offices, hotels or factories. Generally speaking, business owners will commission a contractor for a project, however in some…
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What Are Concrete Admixtures Used For In Construction?
Whilst concrete is naturally a strong and high performing construction material, sometimes concrete admixtures will need to be used to modify or improve its properties. These are added to the cement and water immediately before or during mixing, and used to ensure that the product is high performing, safe, and catered exactly to the individual…
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5 Key Factors To Consider For Your House Renovation
Renovating a house can have many benefits for the homeowner. Aside from improving the style, appeal and practicality of the property, a house renovation can also drastically increase its market value. The key to a successful house renovation is preparation and planning. With this in mind, before you start your next house renovation make sure…
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6 Structures We Can Make With Light Gauge Steel Construction
Light gauge steel is a sustainable building material that improves the speed of construction, offers lower building costs, provides versatile design solutions and produces less waste. To summarise, it’s an innovative building material that’s greatly improving processes for the future of construction. Our light gauge steel frames and components are made using quality steel coils…
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How To Calculate Concrete Volume For Ready Mix Concrete
Before starting any new construction project, it’s essential to order the correct amount of concrete required for the project at hand. Ordering the correct concrete volume is crucial for ensuring you have enough material to complete the project to the high standard required. It’s also important for ensuring that you don’t order too much concrete…
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Control Joint Vs Expansion Joint – What’s The Difference?
Construction joints are used to ensure the safety and longevity of concrete structures. Whilst concrete is naturally strong and durable, various factors such as heat and aging, can cause concrete to crack if the necessary joints are not in place. There are many different types of construction joints that are used to build concrete structures,…
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What Is A Construction Joint In Concrete Walls?
Whilst concrete is known for its strength and durability, external conditions, such as the weather, can cause concrete to contract and expand. The durability of concrete means that it is not very flexible, and as such, is unable to stretch and adapt to these forces. As a result, the pressure can cause the concrete to…
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What Is Shrinkage In Concrete & How Do You Prevent It?
There are a range of factors that can influence the behaviour and properties of concrete products, but what is shrinkage in concrete? The following guide looks at what is meant by concrete shrinkage, how it’s caused and most importantly, how it can be prevented. Let’s start by answering the question of “what is shrinkage in…
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5 Ways To Reduce Your Electricity Bill At Home Using LGSC
Light Gauge Steel Construction (LGSC) provides a sustainable method for building high quality structures in a quicker and more cost-effective manner. What you may be less aware of is how LGSC can be used in ways to reduce your electricity bill at home. With this in mind, let’s take a look at the main ways…
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