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What material was used to build the Colosseum?
Concrete was basically used. The outside was faced with travertine and the upper levels were brick- faced concrete. Marble for the seating and decorative works. Iron for the cages and wood for the floor and elevators.
How long does a concrete structure last?
How long will a driveway of concrete last in Louisiana?
How long is concrete poem?
I think a concrete poem has no rules at all it is just a shape
What purpose did ancient Romans use concrete for?
Construction of buildings and ports. Concrete was also used in their domes. The pantheon's dome is constructed of different weights of concrete. Nero's famous dining room was constructed of concrete which enabled it to be designed to rotate.
What is the roman colosseum made of?
It's made from bricks, concrete, and has a stone covering on the outside. It was covered in marble, and had numerous statues. The arena had a canvas roof which sailors would pull across on wet days. Unfortunately the marble was pillaged in the last hundred years or so by residents of Rome to beautify their own mansions.
What is FW stucco?
A type of decorative concrete.
How do decorative concrete resurfacing contractors learn their craft?
Decorative concrete resurfacing contractors learn their craft from what people want and what the economy provides as good business.
How good is decorative concrete solutions application to existing concrete?
theywork well as long as you can get the existing concrete clean enough
Concrete or natural stone?
Natural stone is often used for decorative purposes, where as concrete is used to serve a purpose.
Is iron oxide added in cement?
It is added and used for decorative or architectural concrete
How do you replace the decorative tile border on a concrete pool?
To replace the decorative tile border on a concrete pool, the pool will have to be drained. The old tile needs to be taken off and a new tile with waterproof grout or concrete can be installed. The pool should dry for a week or so, before it is refilled.
Does mobile crane need lightning protection?
yes it does. Chesapeake Construction LLC. contractors-structural&decorative concrete
Can you pour concrete into a column and it not crack?
Yes but concrete is going to crack if it has too much stress. If it's a decorative column then use a 4000 mix. If it has a load on it you will have to figure how much weight is going to be on it.
How many gallons of gas does a crane use?
it uses 10 gallons an hour. Chesapeake Construction Inc. contractors-structural&decorative concrete
How do you get rid of effloresence on decorative concrete?
Try a mixture of 75% water, 25% muriatic acid (hardware stores). [wear protective gloves, googles, boots]
Is there a concrete block in 4x6x16?
Solid blocks used for low retaining walls, decorative. Trying to find a source now - Willamette Graystone has them, but is Pacific NW.
What is the cheapest way to have a stamped concrete looking driveway?
If it is stamped and stamped only you want there is no cheap way. Do not try this yourself if you have no concrete experience. Less expensive decorative options are available including exposed, color, broomed, paving stones, etc. For a real decorative look mix a couple of designs. For example an exposed border and broom finish interior looks sharp and can be dressed up with some color.
