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Pros And Cons Of Using Concrete In Commercial Stairs

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Although concrete seems stark and cold, it may be the perfect material for constructing stairs in commercial buildings. But before making a decision, builders must weigh the pros and cons of using commercial concrete stairs. There is no denying that many new commercial projects incorporate concrete structures into their designs.

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How To Properly Install Interlocking Concrete Blocks

Construction Marketing

Interlocking concrete blocks are a unique form of pre-cast concrete blocks that are designed to hold together by using pre-measured holes and depressions. Additionally, there are many benefits when using this type of concrete construction material. This article highlights the basic steps for you to follow.

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How is Concrete Made | What is Concrete | Components of Concrete | How to Mix Concrete

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How Is Concrete Made. Concrete is a composite material composed of fine and coarse aggregat e bonded together with a fluid cement ( cement paste ) that hardens (cures) over time. What Is a Concrete. Concrete is widely used building material all over the world in the Construction Industry. Components of Concrete.

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Bengal Natural House Survives Cyclone

Natural Building

When Cyclone Amphan tore through Bengal, India, Linus Kendall and Rupsa Nath’s house, built with mud, thatch and bamboo sustained minimal damage. Other houses in the vicinity suffered broken window panes or missing tin sheds, but their unique home stood tall. Linus Kendall shared these details about their house, built in 2017. “I

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Gray House Color Schemes

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Gray House Color Schemes What color trim would look best with grey siding?, It’s a fantastic inquiry, and this article will respond to it in the following section. This post has been produced as a starting point about grey house colour schemes, colour theory, and the best paint colours for your home.

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Intermediate House in Paraguay

Natural Building

Intermediate House in Paraguay, designed by Equipo de Arquitectura, is a fusion between the inside and outside, light and shadow, natural and artificial. A vaulted roof made with compressed earth blocks covered by a thin layer of concrete rests on floor-to-ceiling furniture, making up the perimeter of the property.

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Thick Stone Houses Stay Cooler in Iraq

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As the sun beats down on Iraq, most people swelter in their concrete homes — but not the inhabitants of one mountain town known for its ancient and cool stone houses. “Stone houses are far more resistant” to the rising temperatures and also preserve the town’s unique character, said Mayor Baland Reda Zubair.

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