Building Materials

The following is written from an Australian perspective. I was part of the committee which wrote the standard for masonry

Defective brickwork can have various causes, this could include poor design, workmanship and whilst bricks are designed to withstand harsh

The different types of Concrete generally used in typical Construction of structures are as follows: Sulphate Resisting Concrete (SRC)/ Plain

Under water concrete contains three ingredients: sand or gravel, water, and cement to hold it all together. The type of

We actually love escalators and enjoy riding the long ones in airports and malls. However…… We also love climbing stairs,

“You may have an idea of what brick cladding is – you may even know a bit about how to install thin brick

Hempcrete is a new construction material material made out of hydraulic lime, water and industrial hemp. It is basically an

Thermal Expansion is a (property?) of all materials wherein some voodoo magic happens that makes the material expand / contract

There is no need to wait longer than max. 4 days before taking up further construction. Let’s elaborate on the

Steel & Portland cement actually have similar thermal expansion rates. It’s really an awesome serendipitous discovery. Modern life would not

Is there any better material than Steel for Construction? When it comes to construction, steel undoubtedly is the most preferred

Hollow Clay Tile :- “Clay Hollow bricks are made from a mixture of clay and other materials like rice husk, wood ash and

When you need to make repairs to drywall, such as patching holes, filling cracks or recovering unsightly seams, you have a choice

Which cement is good for construction purpose? There are lots of varieties of cement available in the market. For slab

Advantages and disadvantages of metal roof Advantages of metal roof More likely to reflect heat than absorb it (good for