FIXING CONCRETE SLAB PROBLEMS
When working with concrete, contractors may encounter a few different problems. The following issues can sometimes occur when pouring concrete slabs. While some aspects of working with concrete slabs have changed over the years, many issues have not. Here are three common problems that come with pouring concrete slabs, and their possible solutions. 1) Excessive Bleeding Bleeding […]
Building Collapse In Nigeria, Causes and Solutions
Buildings do not just collapse all of a sudden. There are always warning signs before the building collapse. According to the General Manager, Lagos State Building Control Agency, Sola Adeigbe, a total of 1,104 buildings were sealed from Between June and October 2016 across Lagos State as a result of defective construction. There are various […]
Cement Block Business In Nigeria, A Profitable Ventures
Owning a home is the dream of many, since shelter is one of the basic necessities of life. However, despite the various public and private housing estates springing up in different parts of the country, creating opportunities for individuals to own houses, possessing one is still beyond the reach of many. Block-making industries came into […]
BUILDING WITH CONCRETE, IDEAS AND ADVANTAGES
What is the cement block in the construction of houses? This construction material, the cement block, is a prefabricated, modular material that is used in the construction of walls, similar to building bricks. How do the cement blocks come together? These blocks are joined together with a mortar of cement, sand and water. What are […]
Why Builders Need to know more about concrete
Concrete Basics Concrete comes in different grades or strengths. Normally the engineer specifies the design strength of the concrete, which may vary for different parts of the building. Using concrete which is under strength will lead to problems with the structure, which could cause cracking and in the worst case catastrophic failure of the building. […]
