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Is mortar the same as grout?
This is a question our team here at Jaybro have frequently been asked. While the simple answer is 'no', we appreciate that much more detail is required to fully appreciate the specific, and important, differences between the two.
Let's start with clear definitions
Both are certainly cement-based products, and each has specific properties which makes them the best choice for different activities. We'll look at these later. Meanwhile, to those definitions:
Mortar is a thick paste used to bind su
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Rockform Group choose Pecafil Formwork
Pecafil formwork for Sydney school redevelopment
Rockform Group needed a versatile permanent formwork for their work on a school redevelopment in Alexandria. Jaybro supplied Max Frank Pecafil to site quickly and efficiently, ensuring the team at Rockform could continue the job on schedule.
THE PROJECT
The existing school in Sydney’s Alexandria is being demolished and redeveloped to cater for 2200 kindergarten to year 12 students. Rockform Group was contracted to complete concrete str
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Is Formply waterproof? Guide to Plywood
One of a number of technologically advanced structural plywoods to enter the market in recent years, Formply is a versatile material that can be used in a number of different circumstances. Durable and strong, it's suitable for use in anything from a major construction project through to shelving and other fixtures in a retail fit-out. Here we take a look at Formply in more detail.
Read on to discover what it is, what it can be used for, and the advantages that using Formply can bring.
What is F
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How to Cure Concrete
The concrete curing process is an important step in ensuring your concrete gains the desired strength. If concrete is not cured, its strength can be reduced by up to 40% and can result in surface cracking, curling and dusting. It is very important to cure the concrete immediately after finishing.
Here are some common ways to cure concrete to achieve a strong, lasting result.
What Is Concrete Curing?
Curing is the protection of fresh concrete from evaporation and temperature extremes, allowing it
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In fine form: 8 ways to stay safe when working with Formwork
Formwork 101
Plywood formwork such as F17 Formply is found on thousands of building sites around the country, as it is simple, cost effective and helps concreters get the job done without much hassle.
Formply, formwork or hardface is made from a structural plywood coated on both sides with a film veneer. This makes it ideal for repetitive use in wet environments such as for concrete formwork in floors, walls, frames, bridges and other structures. The film coating makes it much more durable and r
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What is the best type of formwork?
Formwork is the support given to green concrete until it cures and hardens, attaining its final strength. The type of formwork and the way it is built determines the geometry, size and finish of the completed structure.
Formwork products can generally be grouped into pre-formed types, and build-on-site types. There is a whole range of different options for different purposes. However, this article focuses on the advantages of two popular products; the pre-formed polyethylene Pecafil, and traditi
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