Building with brick has many advantages. Durability, low-level maintenance, thermal insulation, fire resistance, and increased home value are some of the many benefits you will gain from a brick house. However, while bricks are strong and durable and will outlast other construction materials, prolonged exposure to outdoor elements, including extreme temperatures and moisture, can cause your brick structure to develop signs of wear and tear. Your brickwork may lose its colour and appear dull.
24 November 2021
Concrete retaining walls are the ideal way to support your soil slope, but in order to function correctly, they need to be well planned and designed in advance. Whether you're working on a commercial, residential, or industrial project, here are three key questions you need to ask yourself about your retaining wall. 1. Where should it go? The first step to planning out your concrete retaining wall construction is to ask yourself where the wall should be placed.
22 July 2021
Some asphalt damage is easy to see. If you have potholes or cracks, then your asphalt obviously needs some help. However, some asphalt damage isn't that obvious. You get more subtle signs that you might need to fix the surface. That said, what should you look out for? 1. Changes in Surface Levels While your asphalt might have been even and level to start with, it won't always stay that way.
12 April 2021
Concrete is a popular paving material for many reasons. Some people opt for concrete due to its long-lasting nature. Others prefer to use it because of its affordability and ease of maintenance. In most cases, concrete is applied in outdoor spaces such as driveways, sidewalks, parking lots and roads. However, polished concrete floors are increasingly becoming popular indoor flooring options. They are now the preferred choice for hotels, industrial premises, commercial buildings, hospitals and schools.
18 January 2021
