Forms of waterproofing Waterproofing membranes are in one of two physical forms when they are prepared for installation: (i) preformed sheets e.g. synthetic membranes such as TPO and PVC, bituminous torch-on and selfadhesive membranes, etc. (ii)…

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…

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…

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…

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. …