Category: Materials
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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Concrete Product FAQ: What Are Acceptable Concrete Cracks?
Many cracks that appear on concrete are completely harmless, however more severe cracks could impact the integrity of the concrete building structure. So, what are acceptable concrete cracks? And, how do you know when you need to take action? Before we look at what are acceptable concrete cracks, let’s take a moment to look at…
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What Is Concrete Carbonation & How Do You Spot It?
Concrete carbonation is usually associated with the issue of shrinkage and the corrosion of steel reinforcements used in concrete structures. However, not all the effects of concrete carbonation are entirely bad. Before we take a closer look at the impact of concrete carbonation and how to detect it, let’s take a moment to explain how…
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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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Why Are Lightweight Blocks So Cost Effective?
Here at Al Manaratain, we’re big fans of using lightweight building blocks in construction projects. Made using a light, expanded clay aggregate known as “LECA”, Al Manaratain’s lightweight blocks are hard-wearing, durable, and versatile. Manufactured by heating clay in a kiln at 1100-1200 degrees celsius, our Leca blocks feature thousands of internal air cavities that…
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6 Types Of Concrete Blocks Used In Construction Projects
Al Manaratain is one of the largest producers of concrete blocks in Bahrain. In fact, we have three automated plants across Bahrain that are dedicated to producing high-quality concrete blocks, all complying with the international and ministry standards of course. Our concrete blocks come in a variety of strengths, sizes and finishes for use in…
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Is Ready-Mix Concrete An Eco-Friendly Construction Solution?
Ready-mix concrete is used in construction projects where the construction company is not able to mix concrete on site. It is delivered to the site finished in the specific quantity required and to the specific mix design requested. As you can probably guess from that description, there are many advantages to using ready-mix concrete. It’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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