Foundation heave is an upward movement of the foundation due to soaked expansive soil. The factors that lead to the saturation of soil beneath a foundation are seasonal changes in moisture, underground aquifer, or leakage in underground pipes. It is ...
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Concrete Discoloration: Causes and Mitigation Strategies
Discoloration of concrete is a source of displeasure for both the contractor as well as the owner. It may appear as gross variations in color across large concrete surfaces, light or dark spots, or early light efflorescence. Many factors contribute ...
Applications and Advantages of Resifan in Construction
Resifan is a self-leveling and colored coating ideal for places where a continuous and smooth finish is desired. It provides solid and consistent color, and demands low maintenance. The appearance of the Resifan coating surface is similar to that of ...
How to Choose Tiles for Construction of Pools?
Pool tiles are special tiles designed and manufactured to meet the durability, aesthetic, and maintenance requirements of wet outdoor environments. They not only improve the beauty of the pool but also affect its safety, durability, and maintenance requirements. The selection ...
What is Relative Humidity of Concrete?
The relative humidity represents the amount of water vapor in the air compared to the amount that air can hold. Relative humidity in concrete is one of the critical parameters that should be considered before laying a floor. If concrete contains ...
How to Deal with Leaking Ceilings?
Ceiling leaks occur when the building space above the ceiling is inundated with water or moisture, finally penetrating the ceiling. Leaks are observed as discoloration or dripping water through the ceiling. Ceiling leaks indicate a faulty plumbing system or an ...
Effects of Unrepaired Early-age Cracking in Concrete Structures
Early-age cracking is a temporary shortcoming that crops up as a result of a faulty design and construction process. Such cracks can be repaired properly if necessary actions are taken on time. They can lead to many non-structural and structural ...
What is Internal Curing of Concrete?
“Internal curing refers to the process by which the hydration of cement occurs because of the availability of additional internal water that is not part of the mixing water”, as per ACI concrete terminology. Internal curing helps the concrete to ...
How to Manage Construction Backlogs?
A backlog in construction is categorized as prioritized work that needs to be completed or that has not started yet. The future projects a company has won bids for also come under the backlog category. Construction backlog is an indicator ...
What is RevoColor?
RevoColor is a pigmented, textured, and cementitious coating suitable for both indoor and outdoor surfaces of various structural members in buildings, especially walls. It provides an organic and natural color and makes structures aesthetically pleasing. The mixture of RevoColor is ...