By Staff Writer
Concrete that has been correctly specified, batched, mixed, placed, and finished can still fail without adequate curing.
In addition to the tuition in plastering provided by the CCSA’s School of Concrete Technology in its regular courses, CCSA publishes two free leaflets with detailed guidelines on plastering.
Selecting the correct paint contractor for commercial and domestic projects needs careful consideration.
Cement & Concrete SA’s Information Centre has played a role in providing knowledge for the sustainable infrastructural development of Southern Africa.
The new legislation was announced by SA Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, in the Government Gazette, in October 2021.
Concrete with its high heat reflectance ability can lower average summer afternoon temperatures in surrounding buildings by as much as 3 degrees Celsius
Adequate curing ensures that concrete becomes stronger, more impermeable, durable and resistant to abrasion.
Unsightly craze cracking of concrete surfaces can generally be prevented, says Bryan Perrie, CEO of Cement and Concrete SA.
The selection of aggregates is very important in quality concrete production.
Concrete offers both aesthetic and practical options for flooring of key areas such as foyers, patios, kitchens, bathrooms, hallways, and garages.
SAWPA (South African Wood Preservers Association) is an industry association that promotes the use of treated timber and treated timber products.
Proper storage of cement is important to prevent heavy financial losses from cement absorbing moisture, not only by direct contact with water but also from the air as the material is hygroscopic. Poorly stored cement bags will either be set as hard as stones or produce poor quality concrete, warns John Roxburgh, senior lecturer at...
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