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What is the purpose of concrete curbing?
Concrete curbing is an alternative to plastic or metal landscape edging made with concrete. Concrete curbing has become more popular because it can be installed in every climate.
Is staining concrete the only way to color it?
Staining concrete is a great way to get a uniform consistent color throughout the project. Relatively cheap, it is a better alternative to painting your concrete.
Can we have an alternative method or system to concrete pour cards?
pour card poor or fare
What is a nonrenewable resource used in concrete?
yes it is, it can be crushed and reprocess into alternative building materials
Where would someone use a concrete countertop?
Concrete countertops have become extremely popular in the last few years. Countertops made from concrete are used in kitchens and are a cheaper alternative to installing granite countertops.
Is a floor frame for a metal shed and is it an alternative if you dont have a concrete ground for it to be put on?
yes you can use a framed floor for a metal shed, however you may want to pour a concrete footer (stem wall) to keep the wood up off the ground, or use concrete blocks to support it. And use pressure treated wood.
Which is better hydrazzo or gunite?
They are not competing / alternative products. Hydrazzo is an interior finish. It is one of several aggegate based plasters that go on top of gunite (concrete).
Alternative concrete to dense concrete?
It is called "Foam-crete" or "light weight concrete" either the aggregates used are light weight in themselves or additives are present, that form air spaces (bubbles) with-in the concrete itself, thus reducing the concretes mass. It must be understood that the integrity or strength of the concrete is lost or at least greatly degraded. The product is often used to in-bed the tubes used in "Radiant Heat" as placed over a wooden sub-floor.
What exactly does fiberglass swimming pool mean?
The in-ground pools are prefabricated. The bodies are made of fiberglass-reinforced plastic. This is an alternative to vinyl-lined, gunite and poured concrete pools.
Why did the Romans invent concrete?
It was an alternative to stone. Instead of chiseling stones to the proper shape, the concrete was poured into a form and shaped. It was also easier to transport than stones weighing several tons. Concrete is prefab stone.
What elements make up concrete?
Concrete is probably the most important building material today and is used as an alternative for brick/wood since the Roman & Egyptian times. It is composed of cement,stone[gravel], sand and water which is a key ingredient that hardens the concrete. When reinforced with steel bars it is even more useful.
What type of concrete should you use when making a concrete bench?
The best concrete for making a concrete bench is Bench concrete.
