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Plastering Concrete Surfaces – Methods and Procedure

The Constructor

Plastering concrete surfaces is a critical component of construction that involves the application of lean mortar to enhance not only the visual aesthetics but also the durability and structural integrity of the surface.

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Bituminous Surface Treatments: Types, Material, and Application

The Constructor

A bituminous surface treatment (BST) is a chip seal or seal coat. It’s a liquid asphalt surface treatment with a thin layer of aggregate placed.

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How to Estimate Rate of Evaporation on Concrete Surface?

The Constructor

If the rate of evaporation is high, concrete surface can lose water quickly, leading to workability issues and plastic shrinkage cracks. The post How to Estimate Rate of Evaporation on Concrete Surface? Plastic shrinkage cracks make the concrete vulnerable to ingression of water and chlorides and provide an unpleasant […].

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How to Finish hardened Concrete Surfaces?

The Constructor

Finishing hardened concrete surface is carried out to achieve finely finished surface. There are number of methods and equipment that have been used.

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How to Minimize Rate of Evaporation from Concrete Surface?

The Constructor

A high rate of evaporation from the concrete surface leads to quality, durability, and potential strength-related issues. The post How to Minimize Rate of Evaporation from Concrete Surface? Plastic shrinkage cracks are highly likely to occur if the evaporation rate is higher than 1 Kg/m2/hour. Kg/m2/hour.

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How to Treat Discolored Concrete Surface?

The Constructor

The post How to Treat Discolored Concrete Surface? Discoloration can be minimized by reducing the effect of the factors mentioned above. However, if a contractor encounters dark spots, strips, […]. appeared first on The Constructor.

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Limit Your Concrete Surface Distress

Construction Business Owner

With modern tweaks and an age-old approach, field investigations into limiting high-frequency vibration to control the amount of concrete material separation in commercial applications, are successfully limiting the surface distresses in concrete pavements.

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