Silicosis is permanent lung damage caused by breath- ing dust containing extremely fine particles of crys- talline silica. Crystalline silica is found in materials such as concrete, masonry and rock. Is concrete dust bad? Concrete dust can be very harmful. Even the slightest amount of exposure can cause irritation toRead More →
But according to the FDA, one key difference sets the two apart: It’s all about the yolks. Ice cream contains at least 10 percent milkfat and less than 1.4 percent egg yolk, while custard contains at least 10 percent milkfat but must have more than 1.4 percent egg yolk. WhatRead More →
You can use a masonry drill bit with a regular drill to drill holes through brick and other masonry without having to use a hammer drill. … This allows for high-speed drilling that results in penetrating through concrete or masonry in a short time. Using a regular drill takes longerRead More →
Polishing a concrete floor in the basement ranges from $3 to $12 per square foot. For an average 700- to 1,000-square foot basement, your estimate could run from $2,100 to $12,000. A lot of people update their floors as part of refinishing their basement. An average-sized basement refinishing costs $18,500Read More →
Although you don’t need to install an underlayment between the concrete and the tile, you need to prepare the surface before placing the tile. After all, cracks and uneven areas in the concrete can cause damage to the tile above, and uncontrolled moisture in the concrete can destroy the mortarRead More →
Advantages of Prestressed Concrete Sleepers: As high tensile wires used and the concrete is Prestressed, they are less liable to cracking. They are very strong in resisting tension and do not creep under stress. They are very cheap in the long run due to their long life. What is theRead More →
Good ice melt choices for concrete are Calcium Chloride and Magnesium Chloride. While Potassium Chloride is good for the environment it damages the concrete and typically costs 3-5 times more. Is calcium chloride safe for driveways? Calcium chloride is more expensive than sodium chloride, but it’s less harsh on yourRead More →
Make some Easy Concrete Stepping Stones! … I am sure you realized that you need concrete, but it’s even easier as you don’t need to mix separate components. This ready-made “Quikrete” mix is perfect for the job, and it comes in a size that I can lift! Can I useRead More →
The flexural modulus of a material is a physical property denoting the ability for that material to bend. In mechanical terms, it is the ratio of stress to strain during a flexural deformation, or bending. What is flexure method? Method for measuring behavior of materials subjected to simple beam loading.Read More →
Paint cannot adhere to concrete unless the concrete has been properly prepped, which includes etching. Etching works to roughen a smooth concrete surface. Concrete is a porous surface regardless of how smooth it is, but paint can stick to a rougher surface than a smooth one easier. Can you paintRead More →