development of portland cement – In construction: Reintroduction of concrete Joseph Aspdin patented the first true artificial cement, which he called Portland Cement, in 1824; the name implied that it was of the same high quality as Portland stone. To make portland cement, Aspdin burned limestone and clay together in a kiln; the clay provided […]
While clay bricks are commonly used in construction, concrete blocks can help you save money while building your home. Clay bricks are 2 ½ to 3 times stronger than the concrete bricks. It is important to note that the strength of a brick wall depends on the quality of the mortar holding the blocks together. […]
Removing Damaged Fibre Cement Cladding The first step of repairing fibre cement cladding is to take off the damaged piece. You can easily do this by pulling or cutting out the nails that are usually under the overlap of sides. With the help of a pry bar, slowly and gently pull up the bottom of […]
List of Best Cement Stocks to buy now in India Sr.No Company Name BSE Scrip Code 1 Ultra Tech 532538 2 Shree Cements 500387 3 Ambuja 500425 4 ACC 500410 Nog 6 rijen Is it good to buy cement stock? Cement stocks in India have higher profit margin For cement companies the cost factor is […]
February 3, 2017 Concrete is a durable material that can last a lifetime. The term durability means that something can last for a long period of time without significantly deteriorating. With a durable material such as concrete, the environment is conserved as well as waste reduced. Concrete is able to resist weathering, chemicals, and abrasion […]