Tag archive for ‘Concrete’
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How to Make Concrete & Concrete Blocks
D.I.Y., GeneralThe recipe for making concrete is very simple. The ingredients are Portland cement, sand, gravel and water. Sand and gravel are referred to as aggregates. Sometimes other aggregates such as crushed stone or cinders are used. When Portland cement is mixed with water a chemical reaction takes place which makes the cement harden. In doing [...]
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Your Options on Concrete Slab Repair
GeneralConcrete has to be the most versatile building substance available. You can use it for floors or decks, you can build walls, you can mold it, shape it, even grind and polish it. But when it does start to show its age, it may also be expensive to fix or replace. If at all possible, it’s cheaper to simply repair the existing slab.
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Could Your Home Withstand a Fire?
Safety & Home SecurityIn December 2004, a fire destroyed three townhouses and damaged a fourth in Lorton, Va., just south of the nation’s capital. Investigators later determined that faulty wiring had sparked the blaze.
