Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Different types of formwork design


Formwork is a major process in the skeleton stage of building; it is used during the pouring of concrete to help hold the liquid form of the concrete in place as it sets, there is a several types of formwork design exist, it is could be plywood forms or metal forms, which is used as temporary forms or permanent ones.  But it may be better to use slip forming for some large projects. Choosing the best formwork design starts with determining what type of project you will be undertaking. Very large projects may require a formwork carpenter who can make the best assessment as to the best pouring process. Small projects at home can generally be done with plywood forms.
Watch this video to see the difference between traditional and modern formwork system
traditional wall wood formwork















Why to choose self leveling epoxy resin floor?


We chose epoxy resin floors for many reasons, epoxy resin flooring is ideal for industrial applications, it can be used in process areas, car park decking, storage areas, and clean rooms and anywhere else a safe, slip-free zone is needed. And In areas requiring durability, easy maintenance, and a high degree of sanitation, attractive appearance, and high resistance to chemicals, corrosives, or heat. No matter where you apply it, epoxy floor coating has many benefits, including its resistance to chemicals and ease of cleaning. There are many types of resin floor systems that offer a variety of functions, providing hard-wearing, durable finishes that are easily maintained.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

What are the Hidden Water Pools


Hidden water pools is a revolution in the world of swimming pools that changes some area of your house patio into a swimming pool in a touch of a button, what is all that means? All of us knows that swimming pools always designed to be full of water or an empty pool that we could not get use of its area in our patio when it is not a swimming time so hidden water pools solve all of these issues, see the video below.



Saturday, March 17, 2012

Automatic wall rendering machine



The building sector now days are different in quality and speed of construction than before but some processes like plastering of walls tilling of floors will take its time, so it plays a major role in the period of completion for the whole project. But modern technology always finds solutions for this kind of problems. So wall rendering machine was the solution for wall plastering strategies instead of working this activities by traditional methods, many manufacturer have made the automatic wall rendering machine such as EZ RENDA auto rend machine from Anex company-Hong Kong, or QIJIA made in China by Xingtai Greatcity Commercial Co., Ltd etc.
 The purpose of this machine is to plaster the walls only with the help of two labors just in minuets.

Thursday, March 8, 2012

All types of concrete admixtures


Concrete is the most famous building material in the world of building due to its great properties and availability all around the world, it is consist of crushed stone in different sizes and percentages mixed together with cement and water to have concrete mix. But with the modern technology in the world of building and the increase need for improved properties of concrete to match with these modern buildings such as when casting concrete for some members in the building that have a very dense steel bars, we have to improve the workability of concrete by some additive materials called concrete admixtures. Admixtures added to concrete can modify its properties on both the fresh and hardened stages, but it is used mostly to modify the properties of fresh or plastic concrete.