If you are a contractor, or someone who does construction, you know that it is important to use the right materials for your job. Using the wrong materials can cause…

What is lime Lime is a mineral. Lime is used in mortars and renders to bind or stick the sand together. Lime can be made from limestone or chalk. Lime…

Concrete Waterproofing: A blog about waterproofing your basement using concrete. If you have a wet basement, or a damp basement, this is the place to come for solutions. Concrete waterproofing…

Concrete, in general terms, is a hard material used as a construction material all over the globe. It is made by mixing cement paste with sand and aggregate. Concrete is…

It's very common to see concrete companies doing tests that don't make much sense. They test a mix for the slump at 50 psi. Then they get some numbers that…

Concrete is prone to cracking, shrinking, and staining; it has a low thermal coefficient of expansion, which makes it susceptible to weather changes. Worse yet, the cement used in concrete…

Siding Installation: a blog about what it takes to have the best siding installation along with average costs. Siding Installation Saturday, December 23, 2006 What goes into a good siding…

The Game's Afoot! … The Myth of Waterproof Concrete The Myth of Waterproof Concrete: a blog discussing the myths and realities of Waterproof concrete. There are many companies that promise…

Inspect your driveway for stains or damage. Before you begin cleaning your driveway, it's important to first examine it for any signs of damage. Look for the following: Stains. Driveways…

The US government has given the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS) $800billion to help fight Ebola in Sierra Leone. The money is to be used to procure commodities and…