Concrete landscapes are basically used to hold back the soil and protect the structure. They are exposed to groundwater and hydrostatic pressure forces moisture into the block and create efflorescence. Efflorescence can reduce the aesthetical look and can damage the blocks. For this, it’s important to keep clean the concrete landscape blocks. If you are…
After finishing the construction work in your house, you may find out that there are concrete splatters all over the siding of your house. These splatters detract from the aesthetics of your home’s exterior and for that, it’s mandatory to remove them from there. If they are old or hardened then you may need to…
Cement splatter on the glass of your windows reduces the outer beauty of your house and if splatters get hardened then it will be hard to take them off. It’s a very challenging task to do but with proper guidelines, the cement removal process from glass can be done with ease. With the help of…
After applying the cement, you will need to wait till the curing and drying session is over. Basically, cement needs about 28 days for curing but drying can be done faster. However, in some instances like in a humid environment or cold weather, cement requires more time for drying. These weather conditions slow down the…
Not only refractory but every type of cement needs to be cured properly after using. Properly curing can provide a better outcome such as preventing cracks, achieving proper strength, and so on. As you know that refractory cement is different than regular cement and for that reason, the curing process of refractory cement is different…
Cement boards are a great thing to use as they can provide numerous advantages. The cement board just not only adds stability but also saves the concrete block from moisture. Also, cement boards are suitable as the backing for tiles. The attaching process of cement board to concrete block is pretty simple and easy. If…
Linoleum is a widely used floor covering material that helps to provide an aesthetic look for your floors. Undoubtedly it provides an eye-pleasing flooring beauty but after attaching them on your cement floor, it becomes harder to get them off. Let’s assume that you are using linoleum as your floor cover and now have decided…
Having stubborn dried cement on the brick pavers is a very pathetic thing. Once cement gets hardened, it becomes hard to take them off. They are noticeable and can reduce the beauty of your newly designed pathway or driveway. That’s why it’s important to remove them as soon as you have noticed them on your…
Vehicle liquids like power steering fluid or motor oil can leave a stain on your driveway concrete, and if you do not clear them within the time then the stain will stay there permanently. Removing the power steering fluid is not that much hard work to do. With the help of detergent, acid, or other…
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After demolishing a structure each year, a huge amount of construction and demolition waste generates. Now you may ask whether this waste goes and if there is any chance of reusing them by recycling. Well, the answer is yes, recycled concrete can be used in construction work. According to a report by CSI (Cement Sustainability…