Religious and Environmentally Enhancing Uses for ConcreteReligious and Environmentally Enhancing Uses for Concrete

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Religious and Environmentally Enhancing Uses for Concrete

Hi! My name is Martha. I am a deeply spiritual person and a lover of the environment. To give myself a chance to meld those two interests, I have created a beautiful space in my back garden complete with a concrete birdbath, a small patio and a great deal of flowers. In this blog, I am going to help you learn to use concrete in your sanctuary. Whether you are designing a huge church or just creating a small spiritual space in your home, you will find posts that help you integrate concrete into that space. I hope you find inspiration for both your faith and your decorating objectives in this blog!

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Building your first home | Top tips to consider

23 November 2015
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Building your first home can be exciting; you will get to have your own design and carve a reality out of your dreams. But there is also a huge possibility of making a mistake. Mistakes when building a home can be costly. But there are a number of foolproof tips to help you get started and give you a pretty clear idea of what to do, and the best way to ensure a successful construction process. Read More 

Supplementing Concrete Joint Sealing: 5 Essential Design Features for Concrete Pavements

22 July 2015
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With time, cracks may start to appear on the surface of your concrete pavements. Unless these cracks are sealed properly, they will allow water to permeate and stay below the concrete, forming a void that can result in deterioration of the concrete. Although sealing the expansion joints on your concrete pavements can help minimise the extent of water damage, it doesn't prevent water infiltration completely. For that reason, here are some basic features that can be incorporated into your permeable concrete pavement design to ensure proper management of stormwater. Read More 

3 Essential Benefits of Concrete Drilling Services

7 July 2015
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Are you in need of concrete drilling services? Concrete cutting contractors offer these services for virtually all new concrete construction or renovation projects. Whether you are a commercial, industrial or residential client, professional concrete cutting contractors can deliver the following benefits when you approach them to provide concrete drilling services for your specific project: Minimising the Danger Associated with Concrete Drilling Jobs Concrete drilling jobs are often risky to do because concrete material characteristically has high structural strength and is, therefore, difficult to break. Read More 

3 Trends in Residential Concrete Applications to Expect in 2015

27 April 2015
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If you're building a new home or planning some home renovations, you may have already considered using concrete as a cost-effective construction medium. However, many people are not aware of the range of versatile applications for concrete around the home. Look at three new trends in residential concrete applications that demonstrate the exciting and fashionable ways you can use concrete in your home. Metallic finishes Concrete is fast becoming a viable flooring option for both business and residential properties, and is also making appearances in the kitchen and bathroom as vanities, countertops, sinks and baths. Read More 

Five Things You Need To Know About Your Scaffolding

20 April 2015
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Scaffolding helps construction and maintenance personnel to access elevated places so that work can be done there. However, working at heights presents safety risks that you must be aware of so that you take steps to reduce those risks. This article discusses five things that you need to know about your scaffolding so that the safety of your workers is not compromised. The Scaffold's Weight Limit Each scaffold is designed to carry a certain maximum weight of personnel and materials. Read More