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March 21, 2023. 10:12 AM

Re-Con Zero Evo: how concrete becomes sustainable

THE SUCCESS OF CONCRETE Thirteen billion cubic metres of concrete are produced every year all around the world, the equivalent of around thirty billion tonnes or almost four tonnes per year for each inhabitant of the planet. This material owes…

February 22, 2023. 3:09 AM

Elastic sealants: solutions for every jointing problem

Why should you use an elastic sealant? Elastic sealants are products that help safeguard the integrity of structures which contain breaks and gaps .  These gaps may be there by design, e.g. structural and non-structural joints, or they may be…

October 31, 2022. 4:36 AM

A short guide to tennis courts & choosing surface solutions

Tennis is a sport with multiple types of acceptable playing surfaces. Even at the highest level of international competition, professional tournaments are held on a variety of different surface types. What Surfaces is Tennis Played On? The U.S. and…

March 16, 2022. 9:09 AM

Spalling concrete: the causes, and control, repair & protection methods

1. WHAT IS SPALLING CONCRETE? WHAT CAUSES IT? “Spalling concrete” refers to the phenomenon of surface patches of concrete breaking up and delaminating in the absence of immediate external influences such as accidental impact loads or fires. …

January 20, 2022. 4:36 AM

Fast-track tiling works for renovations

Why do we need fast-setting systems? Various situations call for fast-setting systems at job sites.  One common need is for a quick installation and hand-over in order to minimise disruption of business operations.  In another case, the selected…

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