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What to do with hardened bags of concrete

If you've ever bought concrete bags for a project and realised you brought home more than you bargained for, you probably now have a bunch of hardened concrete bags sitting around. While you won't be able to use the hardened concrete for its original purpose, don't fret. You can reuse and recycle the bags to make something new. Why does cement harden? A sack of dry cement mix contains ingredients that, when mixed with water and aggregate, will form concrete. The cement mix will stay dr read more

The best choice for Clayform

Clayform are used to separate concrete slabs from unstable soils that can exert significant pressures on structural foundations. Biodegradable Clayform are designed to provide temporary support for concrete during curing. They are designed to break down as the product biodegrades naturally, in contrast to other Clayform materials such as foam which merely deforms under pressure. Introducing Clayform Clayform is a honeycomb cardboard sacrificial formwork. It is manufactured using 100% FSC Certifi read more

Extending the life of your formwork with proper form care

Formwork is a major investment for builders and concreters. A key tool of the trade, formwork is routinely subjected to really tough environments and heavy duty use. Regardless of whether you use plywood, fibreglass, aluminium, steel, urethane or a product like Pecafil it’s an asset you’ll want to take care of. Taking care of your forms now saves money down the track when damaged or unusable formwork has to be replaced. Additionally, taking good care of formwork will r read more

How strong is your grout?

Whether you are fixing a dynamic load such as a compressor, engine or rotary equipment, or you are simply securing a seriously heavy load, the grout you choose needs to stand up to the job. Think about the amount of stress that grout must endures once it has set: massive mechanical forces such as vibration, oscillation and impact need to be absorbed and dissipated, so as not to affect the structural integrity of the underlying concrete foundations. Therefore, ensuring your grout is str read more

How to load a tie wire reel

Tie wire is a pliable steel wire used to secure items or bind them together. The wire is used in a wide variety of applications from agriculture and gardening to building and construction. It is also known as binding wire. Steel tie wire in the construction industry In the construction industry, steel tie wire is commonly used by workers to strap together the steel reinforcing bars, or rebar, used in concrete and masonry applications. In this context, the wire is purchased in coils that load int read more

5 steps to perfect concrete patching with HB70

High build mortar is a type of filler frequently used when patch repairs need to be made to damaged concrete. Repair mortars need to tick a lot of boxes – they need to be durable, easy to apply, not crack or shrink, not damage reo or other nearby steel structures, be watertight, and resist chemical damage. They also need to mix evenly when added to water, so that the mortar goes on smoothly. This is a lot to ask of a simple dry powder, however, many manufacturers invest in extensive R read more

Cementitious grout vs Epoxy grout

Both cementitious and epoxy grouts are designed to be used under load, where a filler material needs to act as a structurally sound solid. Mixed from a dry powder to the required consistency, they can be made relatively solid to be used as a packable substance, or flowable to be applied in a more liquid form. Most grouts contain a non-shrink component which means once they harden, you are left with a perfectly formed strong foundation. Both types have their advantages – let’s take a read more

Lightweight wall props for Ritek installation

KEY DATA Customer: Sydney Wall SolutionsProduct used: 40-PWP2400SD Jaybro Light Wall Tilt Prop for Plaster WallQuantity supplied: 600Length: 2400mm (extension 2530 - 2940mm)Material: Hot Dipped Galvanized Steel PROJECT SNAPSHOT Construction experts Sydney Wall Solutions secured the contract for an Aged Care Facility in Swan Hill. Specialists in supplying and installing permanent formwork for residential and commercial projects, Sydney Wall Solutions have experience across many popular formwork s read more

Aftek panel grout fills the void in Alexandria’s sandstone canal

The right Panel Grout for the job in Alexandria Product: Aftek Penaflow Panel Grout Project: Sandstone Installation, Alexandria NSW Client: Silver Raven The project The application required a shrinkage compensated material that could be applied as both trowelable and a dry-pack consistency to fill a void between sandstone and reinforced concrete elements next to a canal in Sydney’s inner west suburb of Alexandria. Natural sandstone blocks were installed, lining both the vertical and slop read more