Category: Advice
What Is Floor Screed Used For In Construction Projects?
Floor screed is an important ingredient used in many construction projects, however it’s something that many people have often never heard of. Why’s that? Well, it’s probably due to the fact that floor screed is usually hidden underneath the floor! What is screed? Floor screed is a thin layer of mortar that is poured over…
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The Importance Of Thermal Insulation In Hot Climates
When you live in a country like Bahrain then you know how high the temperature can get, particularly during the summer months. When the climate is this hot and humid it’s essential that buildings are kept cool in order to keep people comfortable and give them an escape from the hot, humid air outside. That’s…
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How To Maintain Your Concrete Patio: 6 Top Tips
When cared for in the correct way, your concrete patio should maintain its function and appearance for a number of years. That’s why, in order to help you get the most out of your concrete patio, we’ve put together a few of our top tips on maintenance and care. 1. Clean Regularly Regardless of what…
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Why Quality Control Is Important In Construction Projects
Why is quality control important in construction? This is a frequently asked question for us here at Al Manaratain, and there are a few factors which need to be explained to fully answer this question. First off, let’s start by taking a look at what we mean by ‘quality control‘. Al Manaratain has established and…
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What Is Meant By “Compressive Strength of Concrete”?
Before concrete is used in a construction project, different tests are run to test the strength and properties of the concrete. This is to ensure that the concrete product meets the necessary requirements for the job specification. After all, the properties of the concrete will determine the longevity, cost and other essential aspects of the…
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How Do You Remove Efflorescence From Concrete Pavers?
How do you remove efflorescence from concrete pavers is a frequently asked question here at Al Manaratain. But, before we get into the details of concrete efflorescence – we thought we should outline exactly what efflorescence is first… Efflorescence is a crystalline or powdery deposit of salts often visible on the surface of concrete or…
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Al Manaratain’s Guide to Sustainable Building Materials
Being kind to the environment is something that is extremely important to us here at Al Manaratain. As a company, we are always looking for new and innovative ways that we can use sustainable building materials while also improving the overall quality of our products and the projects they are used on. We are proud…
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2021’s Most Popular Interior Design Trends in Bahrain
2021 interior design trends are set to be minimalistic and luxurious amongst homes in Bahrain. 2021 will be the year to transform your home into a peaceful sanctuary where you can reside at the end of the day and not feel bombarded by small interior design touches that add no value to your day-to-day life.…
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Top 4 Benefits Of Brick-Paved Decorative Concrete Patios
As one of Bahrain’s leading manufacturers of concrete paver products, Al Manaratain offers a wide range of decorative concrete patios. Available in a wide range of shapes, thickness, and colours, our interlock paving can be used to create any number of patterns to make your surroundings colourful & attractive. We currently have 8 different types…
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