The document discusses issues with laying floor screed too quickly without allowing sufficient drying time. Rapidly laid screed risks cracking if moisture is not allowed to properly evaporate. New fast-drying screed products using superplasticizers can reduce drying times from a month to just days. However, contractors still report cases of trades working on floors before they are fully cured, risking damage that compromises integrity. Proper consideration of drying requirements is important for ensuring screed quality and durability.
The document discusses the problems that occur with aging interior wall and ceiling finishes in food processing facilities, such as peeling, flaking, and corrosion. This deterioration increases cleaning costs and food safety risks over time. Common solutions such as painting, covering with panels, or replacement are temporary and restart the cycle of deterioration. The best solution is the FIXXUS engineered sanitation system, which has been used in 69 projects over 12 years to rehabilitate metal panels and concrete, seal joints and penetrations, providing a seamless hygienic surface and reducing long-term costs and risk of product contamination.
•Break the cycle of constant deterioration and ongoing repair
With FIXXUS, “New” is not just starting over, but starting better.
•Increase plant safety (with improved lighting and morale),
•Eliminates all the seams and crevices where dirt, grease, bugs, and bacteria hide.
At a reasonable cost (lower than all other long-term options), without the indirect costs and major downtime and risks (think moving electrical panels) associated with replacement or cover-up, FIXXUS can rehab these areas. And the area is not just new; it is structurally improved, and sanitizes quicker than before (a lot quicker). And yes, it lasts; ask for our references.
1. There is a difference between vapor retarders, vapor barriers, and waterproofing materials and when each should be used under a concrete slab on grade.
2. Vapor retarders are used to slow the transmission of water vapor from the soil into the building through the slab, while vapor barriers completely block vapor transmission.
3. Proper installation of a vapor retarder under the slab is important to prevent moisture-related problems with flooring materials and to restrict soil gases from entering the building.
The TreePeople Center in Los Angeles features a 216,000-gallon underground concrete cistern that was designed to achieve LEED Platinum certification. Because conventional waterproofing membranes deteriorate over time, the owners used Kryton's Krystol Internal Membrane and Krystol Waterstop System, which provide worry-free waterproofing for the life of the cistern by eliminating costly repairs and maintenance. Kryton received an award for their work on the cistern. The Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant in Vancouver used Kryton products to repair leaking tanks and waterproof areas below the water table. Kryton's products were also used in the
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation headquarters commissioned Detec Systems to perform quality assurance tests to verify the waterproof membranes for the campus plaza and other structures were watertight. Detec used IntegriScan testing to identify small pinholes in the liquid-applied membrane of the 900,000 gallon underground cistern that could allow water intrusion. The identified areas were repaired immediately and retesting confirmed the cistern was fully watertight before use, allowing the project to remain on schedule.
The document discusses several projects where Kryton waterproofing products were used for below-grade concrete structures, including underground parking garages. For the Erickson project in Vancouver, Kryton's Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) was used in below-grade concrete and the Krystol Waterstop System was applied to construction joints. For other projects in Saudi Arabia and Malaysia, Kryton products provided waterproofing and helped reduce construction timelines. The document promotes Kryton's complete waterproofing system for new and existing parking structures.
Permatech is a leading waterproofing company in India that provides various waterproofing products like liquid crystalline admixtures, membranes, and waterstops through collaborations with international manufacturers; it offers basement waterproofing systems, membranes, and expanding waterstops for construction joints; and has completed many project references utilizing its waterproofing solutions.
The document provides technical information about EasySeal/SilverSeal, a needle punched non-woven impregnated with water absorbing and swelling polymer. It is used to waterproof foundations, basements, tunnels and other structures. The material swells when contacting water, sealing cracks and ensuring waterproofing even if damaged. Test results from a German university found the material effectively stopped water penetration and was unaffected by various water types.
The document discusses the problems that occur with aging interior wall and ceiling finishes in food processing facilities, such as peeling, flaking, and corrosion. This deterioration increases cleaning costs and food safety risks over time. Common solutions such as painting, covering with panels, or replacement are temporary and restart the cycle of deterioration. The best solution is the FIXXUS engineered sanitation system, which has been used in 69 projects over 12 years to rehabilitate metal panels and concrete, seal joints and penetrations, providing a seamless hygienic surface and reducing long-term costs and risk of product contamination.
•Break the cycle of constant deterioration and ongoing repair
With FIXXUS, “New” is not just starting over, but starting better.
•Increase plant safety (with improved lighting and morale),
•Eliminates all the seams and crevices where dirt, grease, bugs, and bacteria hide.
At a reasonable cost (lower than all other long-term options), without the indirect costs and major downtime and risks (think moving electrical panels) associated with replacement or cover-up, FIXXUS can rehab these areas. And the area is not just new; it is structurally improved, and sanitizes quicker than before (a lot quicker). And yes, it lasts; ask for our references.
1. There is a difference between vapor retarders, vapor barriers, and waterproofing materials and when each should be used under a concrete slab on grade.
2. Vapor retarders are used to slow the transmission of water vapor from the soil into the building through the slab, while vapor barriers completely block vapor transmission.
3. Proper installation of a vapor retarder under the slab is important to prevent moisture-related problems with flooring materials and to restrict soil gases from entering the building.
The TreePeople Center in Los Angeles features a 216,000-gallon underground concrete cistern that was designed to achieve LEED Platinum certification. Because conventional waterproofing membranes deteriorate over time, the owners used Kryton's Krystol Internal Membrane and Krystol Waterstop System, which provide worry-free waterproofing for the life of the cistern by eliminating costly repairs and maintenance. Kryton received an award for their work on the cistern. The Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant in Vancouver used Kryton products to repair leaking tanks and waterproof areas below the water table. Kryton's products were also used in the
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation headquarters commissioned Detec Systems to perform quality assurance tests to verify the waterproof membranes for the campus plaza and other structures were watertight. Detec used IntegriScan testing to identify small pinholes in the liquid-applied membrane of the 900,000 gallon underground cistern that could allow water intrusion. The identified areas were repaired immediately and retesting confirmed the cistern was fully watertight before use, allowing the project to remain on schedule.
The document discusses several projects where Kryton waterproofing products were used for below-grade concrete structures, including underground parking garages. For the Erickson project in Vancouver, Kryton's Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) was used in below-grade concrete and the Krystol Waterstop System was applied to construction joints. For other projects in Saudi Arabia and Malaysia, Kryton products provided waterproofing and helped reduce construction timelines. The document promotes Kryton's complete waterproofing system for new and existing parking structures.
Permatech is a leading waterproofing company in India that provides various waterproofing products like liquid crystalline admixtures, membranes, and waterstops through collaborations with international manufacturers; it offers basement waterproofing systems, membranes, and expanding waterstops for construction joints; and has completed many project references utilizing its waterproofing solutions.
The document provides technical information about EasySeal/SilverSeal, a needle punched non-woven impregnated with water absorbing and swelling polymer. It is used to waterproof foundations, basements, tunnels and other structures. The material swells when contacting water, sealing cracks and ensuring waterproofing even if damaged. Test results from a German university found the material effectively stopped water penetration and was unaffected by various water types.
A two coat, cold applied damp proof membrane, which dries to a uniform gloss black finish.
Find out more about LAC and RIW here:
http://www.riw.co.uk/products/liquid-applied-systems/lac/data-sheet
Section 11 - REDDI Seal and Aerial REDDI Seal ClosuresY2Studio
This document provides information on the REDDITM Seal, a preformed line product designed to encapsulate splice bundles in aerial, manhole, or buried applications. The REDDITM Seal utilizes similar components to the ARMADILLO® Stainless closure, including foam-filled end plates, a torque bar assembly, and sealing system. It is made of durable polyethylene and can be re-entered by removing the plastic closing clamps and shell. The document lists the various parts included in REDDITM Seal kits and provides catalog numbers and sizes.
Barrier-Bac provides high quality vapor retarder products for use beneath concrete slabs. Their primary products are 11 mil VB-250 and 16 mil VB-350 vapor retarder membranes which exceed ASTM standards. They also offer a composite vapor retarder, VBC-350, made by laminating a 16 mil membrane to a polypropylene geotextile which provides excellent peel adhesion to concrete.
This document summarizes different methods of curing concrete and their effectiveness. It discusses that proper curing is crucial to obtaining design strength and maximum durability in concrete. Various curing methods are described, including ponding, fogging, wet coverings using burlap or impervious paper, membrane-forming compounds, internal curing using lightweight aggregates, leaving forms in place, and steam curing. Ponding and wet coverings using saturated materials are identified as most effective at maintaining moisture, while membrane compounds are more practical. The document concludes that curing method has a fundamental effect on concrete's mechanical properties and strengths. Immersion curing generally provides the best results.
This document provides construction tips and recommendations for building a high tunnel structure. It begins by listing recommended tools needed for construction. It then discusses the importance of setting up batter boards to accurately lay out the structure. It describes driving ground posts into the soil and cementing them in place to support the tunnel frame. It provides tips on safely raising and attaching the bows and purlins to complete the frame assembly. The overall recommendations are aimed at completing the high tunnel construction with less stress and ensuring the structure is accurately built.
Experimental Study on Self- Curing ConcreteIRJET Journal
This document presents the results of an experimental study on self-curing concrete. The study investigated the effects of adding shrinkage reducing admixtures like super absorbent polymer and polyvinyl alcohol on the mechanical properties of concrete. Testing was conducted on M30 grade concrete with partial replacement of cement with pond ash ranging from 0-30%. Tests measured the compressive strength, split tensile strength, and flexural strength of specimens at 7, 14, and 28 days. The results showed that compressive strength, tensile strength, and flexural strength increased with the addition of super absorbent polymer up to 0.5% and polyvinyl alcohol up to 0.5% compared to conventional concrete without admixtures.
When it comes to preventing water damage and preserving the integrity of concrete structures, waterproofing is essential. In the case of concrete tanks, however, effective, reliable waterproofing is doubly critical,
The document provides links to videos from the 2008 US presidential election related to foreign policy debates. Specifically, it includes a link to a video of an Obama speech from the Democratic National Convention, an introduction video of Sarah Palin, and a video of John McCain's acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention.
Buttons and speakers:
- Power button to turn the computer on and off, put it to sleep or wake it from sleep
- Speaker grille for stereo speakers
- Volume button to increase or decrease speaker volume
- Microphone mute button to mute or unmute the internal microphone
Keys - Windows systems:
- Function keys like Esc, F1-F12, print screen, pause/break and Windows logo key
- Keyboard with island-style black or white keys
Keys - Ubuntu Linux systems:
Same as Windows systems but without Windows logo key
Lights:
Caps lock,
The document describes different shapes found around the school such as triangles, squares, rectangles, and circles. Students noted that there are many shapes seen in the school and that circles and triangles can be made with fingers.
This document provides a final report for an automatic test data generator for web service testing project. It includes an abstract, table of contents, introduction discussing objectives, motivation and challenges. It also covers background topics on web services, WSDL, SOAP requests and responses, data types and testing types. A critical review of existing applications is given along with requirement specifications. The design, overview and walkthrough of the application is outlined. Different types of testing performed on the application are summarized including conclusions and recommendations.
EAD significa educação a distância, que permite o ensino-aprendizagem sem a presença física de alunos e professores no mesmo local. O número de cursos e matrículas em EAD no Brasil cresceu significativamente entre 2005-2006. Um bom aluno de EAD é auto-gerenciado, aproveita a tecnologia para economizar tempo e dinheiro, e não quer parar de aprender.
El documento presenta una entrevista con Jon "Maddog" Hall, presidente de Linux Internacional. Hall discute cómo el software libre y de código abierto representan una gran oportunidad de negocio para las empresas al permitir una reducción en los Costos Totales de Propiedad (TCO) y un rápido Retorno de Inversión (ROI). Además, da ejemplos de cómo soluciones de software libre han permitido ahorros significativos de tiempo y dinero para diferentes empresas.
El documento proporciona información sobre las certificaciones de Java de Oracle. Describe los beneficios de las certificaciones, como validar los conocimientos fundamentales y habilidades para el desarrollo de aplicaciones de Java. Explica los exámenes asociados con las certificaciones Sun Certified Java Associate, Sun Certified Java Programmer y Sun Certified Java Developer, incluyendo los temas cubiertos, duración y puntajes para aprobar.
Led Verlichting Eindhoven is a lighting company located in Waalre, Netherlands that sells LED panels for warehouses, offices, shops, and restaurants. Their LED panels are designed to be installed in suspended ceilings or mounted on walls, and provide an even distribution of light without glare while lasting up to 50,000 hours and saving up to 80% on energy costs compared to traditional lighting. The company encourages contacting them for a free quote to learn about potential energy savings from switching to their LED panels.
Este documento proporciona instrucciones en 12 pasos para subir un documento a Google Docs y compartirlo con otros usuarios. Primero selecciona la opción "Docs" en Gmail y luego "Subir" para cargar el archivo. Luego se selecciona el archivo en la computadora y se inicia la subida. Una vez cargado, se puede compartir el documento con otros usuarios asignándoles permisos de edición, comentarios o solo vista. Finalmente, se puede cambiar la configuración de privado a público para que sea visible para todos los usuarios.
Las diapositivas son una excelente manera de compartir información en un blog. Puedes insertar diapositivas de presentaciones de PowerPoint o Google Slides directamente en un artículo de blog mediante un enlace o código embed. Al incluir diapositivas, puedes captar la atención de tus lectores y transmitir ideas de una manera visual atractiva.
The document outlines the weekly lesson plan for the week of December 8th-12th. The topic for the week is Christmas. Each day will include outdoor activities, weather permitting, as well as different classroom activities focused on Christmas, including painting with evergreen branches, exploring evergreen tree branches, playing with rice in the sand and water table, counting Christmas money, and reading journals. Small group work will include 20 minutes of reading for Kindergartners and vocabulary assistance for 1st graders. Ohio Common Core Standards for each day are also listed.
A two coat, cold applied damp proof membrane, which dries to a uniform gloss black finish.
Find out more about LAC and RIW here:
http://www.riw.co.uk/products/liquid-applied-systems/lac/data-sheet
Section 11 - REDDI Seal and Aerial REDDI Seal ClosuresY2Studio
This document provides information on the REDDITM Seal, a preformed line product designed to encapsulate splice bundles in aerial, manhole, or buried applications. The REDDITM Seal utilizes similar components to the ARMADILLO® Stainless closure, including foam-filled end plates, a torque bar assembly, and sealing system. It is made of durable polyethylene and can be re-entered by removing the plastic closing clamps and shell. The document lists the various parts included in REDDITM Seal kits and provides catalog numbers and sizes.
Barrier-Bac provides high quality vapor retarder products for use beneath concrete slabs. Their primary products are 11 mil VB-250 and 16 mil VB-350 vapor retarder membranes which exceed ASTM standards. They also offer a composite vapor retarder, VBC-350, made by laminating a 16 mil membrane to a polypropylene geotextile which provides excellent peel adhesion to concrete.
This document summarizes different methods of curing concrete and their effectiveness. It discusses that proper curing is crucial to obtaining design strength and maximum durability in concrete. Various curing methods are described, including ponding, fogging, wet coverings using burlap or impervious paper, membrane-forming compounds, internal curing using lightweight aggregates, leaving forms in place, and steam curing. Ponding and wet coverings using saturated materials are identified as most effective at maintaining moisture, while membrane compounds are more practical. The document concludes that curing method has a fundamental effect on concrete's mechanical properties and strengths. Immersion curing generally provides the best results.
This document provides construction tips and recommendations for building a high tunnel structure. It begins by listing recommended tools needed for construction. It then discusses the importance of setting up batter boards to accurately lay out the structure. It describes driving ground posts into the soil and cementing them in place to support the tunnel frame. It provides tips on safely raising and attaching the bows and purlins to complete the frame assembly. The overall recommendations are aimed at completing the high tunnel construction with less stress and ensuring the structure is accurately built.
Experimental Study on Self- Curing ConcreteIRJET Journal
This document presents the results of an experimental study on self-curing concrete. The study investigated the effects of adding shrinkage reducing admixtures like super absorbent polymer and polyvinyl alcohol on the mechanical properties of concrete. Testing was conducted on M30 grade concrete with partial replacement of cement with pond ash ranging from 0-30%. Tests measured the compressive strength, split tensile strength, and flexural strength of specimens at 7, 14, and 28 days. The results showed that compressive strength, tensile strength, and flexural strength increased with the addition of super absorbent polymer up to 0.5% and polyvinyl alcohol up to 0.5% compared to conventional concrete without admixtures.
When it comes to preventing water damage and preserving the integrity of concrete structures, waterproofing is essential. In the case of concrete tanks, however, effective, reliable waterproofing is doubly critical,
The document provides links to videos from the 2008 US presidential election related to foreign policy debates. Specifically, it includes a link to a video of an Obama speech from the Democratic National Convention, an introduction video of Sarah Palin, and a video of John McCain's acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention.
Buttons and speakers:
- Power button to turn the computer on and off, put it to sleep or wake it from sleep
- Speaker grille for stereo speakers
- Volume button to increase or decrease speaker volume
- Microphone mute button to mute or unmute the internal microphone
Keys - Windows systems:
- Function keys like Esc, F1-F12, print screen, pause/break and Windows logo key
- Keyboard with island-style black or white keys
Keys - Ubuntu Linux systems:
Same as Windows systems but without Windows logo key
Lights:
Caps lock,
The document describes different shapes found around the school such as triangles, squares, rectangles, and circles. Students noted that there are many shapes seen in the school and that circles and triangles can be made with fingers.
This document provides a final report for an automatic test data generator for web service testing project. It includes an abstract, table of contents, introduction discussing objectives, motivation and challenges. It also covers background topics on web services, WSDL, SOAP requests and responses, data types and testing types. A critical review of existing applications is given along with requirement specifications. The design, overview and walkthrough of the application is outlined. Different types of testing performed on the application are summarized including conclusions and recommendations.
EAD significa educação a distância, que permite o ensino-aprendizagem sem a presença física de alunos e professores no mesmo local. O número de cursos e matrículas em EAD no Brasil cresceu significativamente entre 2005-2006. Um bom aluno de EAD é auto-gerenciado, aproveita a tecnologia para economizar tempo e dinheiro, e não quer parar de aprender.
El documento presenta una entrevista con Jon "Maddog" Hall, presidente de Linux Internacional. Hall discute cómo el software libre y de código abierto representan una gran oportunidad de negocio para las empresas al permitir una reducción en los Costos Totales de Propiedad (TCO) y un rápido Retorno de Inversión (ROI). Además, da ejemplos de cómo soluciones de software libre han permitido ahorros significativos de tiempo y dinero para diferentes empresas.
El documento proporciona información sobre las certificaciones de Java de Oracle. Describe los beneficios de las certificaciones, como validar los conocimientos fundamentales y habilidades para el desarrollo de aplicaciones de Java. Explica los exámenes asociados con las certificaciones Sun Certified Java Associate, Sun Certified Java Programmer y Sun Certified Java Developer, incluyendo los temas cubiertos, duración y puntajes para aprobar.
Led Verlichting Eindhoven is a lighting company located in Waalre, Netherlands that sells LED panels for warehouses, offices, shops, and restaurants. Their LED panels are designed to be installed in suspended ceilings or mounted on walls, and provide an even distribution of light without glare while lasting up to 50,000 hours and saving up to 80% on energy costs compared to traditional lighting. The company encourages contacting them for a free quote to learn about potential energy savings from switching to their LED panels.
Este documento proporciona instrucciones en 12 pasos para subir un documento a Google Docs y compartirlo con otros usuarios. Primero selecciona la opción "Docs" en Gmail y luego "Subir" para cargar el archivo. Luego se selecciona el archivo en la computadora y se inicia la subida. Una vez cargado, se puede compartir el documento con otros usuarios asignándoles permisos de edición, comentarios o solo vista. Finalmente, se puede cambiar la configuración de privado a público para que sea visible para todos los usuarios.
Las diapositivas son una excelente manera de compartir información en un blog. Puedes insertar diapositivas de presentaciones de PowerPoint o Google Slides directamente en un artículo de blog mediante un enlace o código embed. Al incluir diapositivas, puedes captar la atención de tus lectores y transmitir ideas de una manera visual atractiva.
The document outlines the weekly lesson plan for the week of December 8th-12th. The topic for the week is Christmas. Each day will include outdoor activities, weather permitting, as well as different classroom activities focused on Christmas, including painting with evergreen branches, exploring evergreen tree branches, playing with rice in the sand and water table, counting Christmas money, and reading journals. Small group work will include 20 minutes of reading for Kindergartners and vocabulary assistance for 1st graders. Ohio Common Core Standards for each day are also listed.
The document discusses the concept of "flow" or being fully immersed and focused in an activity without concerns of ego or self-consciousness. It provides examples of people experiencing flow in their work as athletes, artists, or drivers who are passionate about their jobs. However, most people are not present in their work and are always wanting to be somewhere else due to a sense of lack and a need to find their identity through external things rather than from within. This constant seeking of fulfillment from outside sources leads to unhappiness and prevents people from achieving success in their current roles.
Angolatelecom oferece serviços de voz e dados através de cabos e sem fio usando tecnologia WiMAX. O documento descreve o padrão WiMAX e como ele estabelece a infraestrutura para banda larga, permitindo velocidades acima de 1 Gbps. Também discute CDMA e como ele é usado em telefonia celular e sistemas de posicionamento global.
The document discusses the NSTP Space for Growth Competition, which provides funding for collaborative research and development projects with the space sector. It offers two funding streams: Fastrack grants of £50k-£100k for 6-9 month projects, and larger Flagship grants of up to £2m for 1-2 year projects. 54 applications were received for Fastrack grants and 11 for Flagship grants. Strong SME participation was seen, with over half of project leads being SMEs. Projects covered several areas identified in the UK space innovation strategy.
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Screeds provide a vital layer in a floor that bonds the finish people see and walk across to the concrete substrate of the building’s construction.
If properly applied and maintained then most screeds need never be seen until the building comes to the end of its life and is dismantled. However failures in the planning, application, curing or drying processes can lead to later, potentially very costly, problems.
Read Flowcrete's whitepaper for an overview of the reasons for screed failure in both commercial and industrial environments, as well as an insight into screed failure avoidance and repair.
Waterproofing sealants are materials that are applied to surfaces and joints to create a barrier against water infiltration. They are commonly used in various construction applications, including roofs, windows, doors, bathrooms, and basements. Here are some key points about waterproofing sealants:
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This document provides installation guidelines for Woodhouse Timber Company's Weatherproof cladding boards. It discusses the sizes and profiles available, requirements under the National Construction Code regarding structural performance and weatherproofing, fire safety considerations for different building classes, bushfire rating requirements, and guidelines for proper storage, handling, acclimation and installation to allow for moisture movement of the timber cladding over time. Attention to flashing, sealing cuts and ends, and designing for drainage is advised to protect the cladding from expansion and shrinkage due to changes in moisture content.
Fosroc is an international company that provides waterproofing and construction solutions. They offer a broad portfolio of products for waterproofing including membranes, waterstops, sealants, coatings, and more. These products are backed by testing and certifications. Fosroc works with customers to evaluate projects and recommend customized solutions based on each project's specific needs in order to deliver the best outcomes. They have expertise in waterproofing for below-grade, above-grade, and wet area applications.
The document discusses surface preparation and application of undertile waterproofing membranes. It covers ensuring substrates are structurally sound, dry, free of contaminants and voids before applying primer and membranes in two coats with reinforcement at corners and joints. Factors like temperature, moisture and reinforcement installation are critical to achieving the required dry film thickness and preventing blistering.
Dura Build Care Pvt. Ltd is an ISO 9001:2008 certified construction company established in 1998 that provides waterproofing and construction products and services. It has a network across North India and factories in Haryana. The document then outlines a 16 step process for waterproofing a terrace that includes surface preparation, crack filling, grouting, applying three coats of a polymer cement coating reinforced with fiber mesh, pond testing, protective plastering, and drainage provisions.
CreteDefender produces concrete protection products. Their flagship product, CreteDefender P2, is a chemical treatment that penetrates concrete to permanently strengthen and protect it from damage from salts, water, freeze-thaw cycles, and abrasion. Their newer product, CreteDefender MS2, is a water repellent sealer that provides 10 years of protection for concrete as well as other masonry surfaces. Both products help prevent costly repairs and replacements of deteriorating concrete.
The document discusses roofing materials and asbestos cement sheets. It provides information on different types of roofing materials such as thatch, shingles, asbestos, metal sheets, and concrete. It then focuses on asbestos cement sheets, describing the manufacturing process using wet and dry methods. The characteristics of asbestos cement sheets are discussed, noting they are durable, weatherproof, fireproof and waterproof. The advantages and disadvantages of asbestos cement sheets are also summarized.
The document discusses a cavity wall system developed by Firestone Building Products called the Enverge Cavity Wall System. The system includes continuous insulation (CI), an air and vapor barrier, and thru-wall flashing. These products work together to improve energy efficiency in buildings by preventing thermal bridging and moisture penetration. Masonry contractors installing the system can achieve long-term energy savings for projects.
Rainbow International - Rapid Structural Drying Whitepaperrainbowsm
This document discusses Rapid Structural Drying (RSD) as an improved method for water damage restoration. RSD uses specialized equipment and techniques to quickly remove water, dry structures, and minimize property damage and business interruption. It can dry structures faster, reducing costs and improving customer satisfaction compared to older removal and drying methods. The document outlines the key principles and benefits of RSD, including faster drying times, improved efficiency, and savings through reduced labor and materials. RSD training is important to ensure restoration professionals can properly apply the latest techniques.
This document discusses basement construction using Dincel walls. It provides an introduction to the need for basement wall waterproofing to prevent issues like corrosion, moisture damage, and mold. It then summarizes the benefits of using Dincel walls for basement construction, which eliminates the need for waterproofing membranes and can provide a 100-year wall life. The document also describes different methods for excavating basements, including using shoring with piles or sheet piling, or battering sloped excavation depending on soil conditions.
FlexiDry is a screed additive that accelerates the drying time of floor screeds, allowing final floor finishes to be installed after just 7, 14, or 21 days instead of the standard 110 days. It works by accelerating the hydration reaction between cement and water, allowing the screed to bond faster while maintaining workability, strength, and durability. Additional benefits include reduced shrinkage, earlier light foot traffic, and cost savings through faster project timelines.
Protecting your Work - Surface Protection Education from Skudoskudousa
Temporary surface protection is important during construction to prevent damage, reduce costs, and ensure the finished project meets expectations. Proper surface protection can save significant money by minimizing repairs. This presentation examines the types of damage that occur on construction sites and strategies for protecting various surfaces like floors, walls, windows, and more. It discusses adhering protective products that provide durability and withstand jobsite hazards like debris, spills, and impacts better than traditional methods. Selecting the right surface protection is crucial considering the surface material and jobsite risks.
IRJET - Solid Flooring by using Tremix Method-Literature ReviewIRJET Journal
This document discusses the tremix method or vacuum dewatering process for solid flooring. The process involves using a vacuum to remove excess water from freshly poured concrete to reduce the water-cement ratio and improve strength and durability. Some key points:
- Vacuum dewatering lowers the water content in concrete by 15-25%, improving compressive strength by 40-70% and surface hardness by 130%. It produces a denser, harder floor with reduced shrinkage, cracking and permeability.
- The process involves placing a cover over freshly vibrated concrete and applying a vacuum to extract water. It dewaters the concrete in 1.5-2 minutes per cm of thickness.
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This document discusses various methods and materials for waterproofing buildings. It describes common waterproofing materials like polyurethane liquid membranes, cementitious coatings, EPDM rubber, bituminous membranes, PVC, and thermoplastics. It also outlines methods for waterproofing basements, roofs, floors, toilets, and bathrooms. These include interior/exterior drainage systems and vapor barriers. Sheet and liquid-applied membrane waterproofing options are presented along with their advantages.
This document discusses various types of waterproofing compounds and materials. It describes neoprene, butyl, EPDM, PVC, and polyurethane as the main waterproofing compounds. For each compound, the document provides details on composition, properties, advantages, disadvantages and applications. It also discusses best practices for applying EPDM membrane and causes of waterproofing failure. The document is an informative overview of common waterproofing materials.
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Sample Specification for M10 Proprietary Quick Drying Levelling ScreedsFlexiDry Global Ltd
This document discusses FlexiDry, a proprietary quick drying cementitious screed that can be used for bonded, unbonded, floating, and heated screeds. It comes in options to dry in 3, 7, 14, or 21 days. The document provides details on substrate preparation, screed construction, recommended thicknesses, finishes, joints, and curing. It emphasizes mixing and application should follow the manufacturer's recommendations to achieve the desired strength and drying properties.
Sample Specification for M10 Proprietary Quick Drying Levelling ScreedsFlexiDry Global Ltd
This document discusses FlexiDry, a proprietary quick drying cementitious screed that can be used for bonded, unbonded, floating, and heated screeds. It comes in options to dry in 3, 7, 14, or 21 days. The document provides details on substrate preparation, screed construction, recommended thicknesses, finishes, joints, and curing. It emphasizes mixing and application should follow the manufacturer's recommendations to achieve the desired strength and drying properties.
FlexiDry is a fast drying floor screed that offers variable guaranteed dry times between 3 to 21 days without needing a controlled environment. It removes the need for liquid DPMs, can be walked on after 12 hours, and gains strength quickly while reducing shrinkage. Recent projects using FlexiDry include the Athletes Village for the 2012 London Olympics and lodges at Center Parcs. Additional information is available on the National Building Specification website or directly from FlexiDry.
FlexiDry produces a floor screed that offers variable guaranteed dry times from 3 to 21 days, removing the need for liquid DPMs. It allows for light foot traffic after just 12 hours and has increased compressive strength while reducing carbon footprint. FlexiDry has been used in projects like Westfield Stratford City, art galleries, sports halls, restaurants, and luxury developments. It is suitable for underfloor heating systems and information can be found on NBS. Recent installations included ones at Westfield Stratford City, a church in Wimbledon, and energy-efficient houses from Dan-Wood.
FlexiDry produces a fast-drying floor screed that can save time and money on construction projects. It offers variable guaranteed dry times from 3 to 21 days. Recent projects using FlexiDry include buildings at Westfield Stratford City, Roca Art Gallery, and Uxbridge College Sports Hall. Mixamate can now deliver FlexiDry screeds in a ready-mixed format on site. The new Centre for the Child, Family and Society at Glyndŵr University recently installed FlexiDry F3 screed with a 21 day dry time. FlexiDry F0 was used for rebuilding a snooker hall in High Wycombe after its roof collapsed.
FlexiDry produces fast-drying floor screeds that can dry in as little as 3 days, reducing construction timelines and carbon footprints. Their screeds are suitable for underfloor heating and have been used in projects for Armani, Center Parks, and hospitals. The company's latest product, FlexiDry F0, dries in just 3 days and was used for a new sushi restaurant. FlexiDry screeds allow contractors to meet deadlines and change dry times as needed.
FlexiDry is a floor screed product that offers variable drying times of 7, 14, or 21 days. It allows for light foot traffic after just 12 hours and has increased compressive strength while reducing carbon footprint. Recent projects using FlexiDry include luxury lodging renovations at Center Parcs, expanding facilities at a Christian center in Milton Keynes, and flooring the flagship Armani store in a new Manchester shopping area.
FlexiDry produces a floor screed product that offers variable dry times of 7, 14, or 21 days. The screed allows for light foot traffic after just 12 hours and has increased compressive strength while reducing the carbon footprint. FlexiDry was used to install screed for a 630 square meter sports hall in one day and to meet a tight deadline for an orangery addition. The product is also being used in a new community center known for its environmentally friendly heating systems.
One Hyde Park in Knightsbridge is installing FlexiDry Floor Screeds that allow for a 7 day dry time. Located near luxury stores, the penthouse apartment has already sold for £100 million, making it the most expensive flat in the world. The development was built on the site of a former office building and will include 80 apartments along with amenities like spas and wine tasting facilities. Apartments have sold for record prices of £6,000 per square foot to wealthy international buyers and celebrities.
FlexiDry F1 screed was installed over an underfloor heating system at the North Middlesex University Hospital during a £118 million redevelopment project to replace half of the existing buildings. The new facilities will provide emergency care, acute and critical care centers, and a diagnostic and treatment center with operating theaters, imaging, and outpatient services. The project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2010 with additional landscaping work continuing into 2011.
The Heritage School in Derbyshire is being rebuilt as part of a school rebuilding program. Over 8,100 square meters of FlexiDry floor screed will be installed over the underfloor heating system in the new school's five blocks. The first block was completed in January 2010, with the remaining blocks to be finished over the coming months and the entire new school to be completed by January 2011. The existing school will remain open during construction to minimize student disruption. When complete, the old school will be demolished and replaced with landscaping, while the existing sports hall will be renovated. The new school aims to be environmentally friendly with a wind turbine, solar panels, and the FlexiDry screed which reduces cement and
The Finchampstead Community Centre is a new £4 million multi-purpose facility that includes a children's centre, library, sports hall, cafe, parish office, and police base. It will also serve as a place of worship for the local Baptist church. The main contractor used FlexiDry screed to allow the floor to dry in just 14 days, meeting their timeline. The development provides enhanced community services and facilities for local residents through funding from various sources.
FlexiDry Floor Screeds were installed at Bethnal Green Technology College as part of its £17 million redevelopment project under the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme. The FlexiDry screed was laid on an underfloor heating system to meet the project timeline and allow the school's 900 students to benefit from the completed redevelopment by the end of 2010. The redevelopment aimed to create a unified school building with a central space and resolve circulation issues, while maintaining the historical buildings to provide community access.
FlexiDry produces a floor screed product that offers variable drying times of 7, 14, or 21 days. It allows for light foot traffic after just 12 hours and has increased compressive strength while reducing carbon footprint. FlexiDry has been used in a new Honda showroom helping it achieve high environmental standards, in training facilities to educate students, and in children's centers and nurseries due to its fast drying time.
FlexiDry produces floor screeds that offer variable drying times of 7, 14, or 21 days. They are lightweight, increase strength, and reduce carbon footprint. Recent projects using FlexiDry screeds include One Hyde Park in London and the Greenpower Centre headquarters. Additional information can be found on their website or by contacting them directly.
FlexiDry is a floor screed product that offers variable drying times of 7, 14, or 21 days. It allows for light foot traffic after just 12 hours and improves compressive strength and sustainability over other screed products. Recent projects using FlexiDry include installations at a school, hospital, and technology college in the UK as it is suitable for underfloor heating systems. Additional information can be found on their website or by contacting FlexiDry directly.
FlexiDry is a floor screed product that offers variable drying times of 7, 14, or 21 days. It allows for light foot traffic after just 12 hours and has increased compressive strength while reducing carbon footprint. FlexiDry is suitable for use on underfloor heating systems. Additional information and the latest news about FlexiDry, including case studies, videos, and social media updates can be found on their website or by contacting them directly.
1. FLOORING AND SCREEDING
The drying game
The amount of screed that can be installed in a set period is only half the story. If you include
drying times you may well find that what you think is fast track is anything but.
Adrian JG Marsh finds out how pressure on site is damaging floor screeding.
“How often have I heard a site
Isocrete
manager say we’ve had nothing
on this floor; only for him to turn
around and see a machine
driving towards us on the newly
screeded floor!” says Dave
Taylor of screeding contractors
Roseville Plastering.
The ability to lay large areas
of floor screed in a short time
may initially be considered ‘fast-
track’. However some clients
seem unaware of the pitfalls of
using a floor before it’s ready
and the impact on the resultant
integrity of floors, especially with
screed laid over insulation or
under floor heating.
Dave Taylor explains: “Main
contractors and developers
are under so much pressure
to get jobs finished and want
to work on the floor as quickly that insulation. Screeds and the company’s technical
Roseville Plastering
as possible.” insulation react in different manager, says: “FlexiDry fast
“What we try and do is to ways. All screeds, no matter drying floor screed is 20 to
advise them on the choice of how well laid or strong, are 30 per cent more efficient as
products that offer various at risk of cracking. British a thermal conductor than an
drying times and options to Standards recognise that anhydrite screed.
improve the programme.” screeds tend to crack “A standard screed laid at
Spencer Warner of randomly as they dry and 75mm depth will generally take
contractors CSC Screeding shrink. at least 110 days to dry before
agrees: “Perhaps the biggest Dave Taylor says this can you can lay your final floor
problem in the market place for occur because areas are not finishes. With our new F0 fast
screeders is plant being driven sealed properly to allow curing: drying floor screed you can lay
over screeded floors before “Rooms need to be a sealed your flooring finishes after just
they have cured properly. environment and then opened three days.”
“You often see scissor up to allow the floor to breath.” Floors have joined
lifts running over floors before Peter Dolby, commercial mechanical and electrical
they have reached their director at Isocrete, adds: services as another excuse
final strength 28 days after “The risk of cracking is highest for the delay on a whole range
installation. If they’ve not set for floating and unbonded of projects. But more often
properly they won’t take the screeds; they are usually than not it’s the pressure of
loads of modern plant and the reinforced to help control crack time and perhaps a lack of
floor gets damaged. width and spacing.” understanding that sees other
“Concrete technology Fast-drying screed trades being asked to work on
has changed considerably such as Ardex, FlexiDry, screeded floors before they are
during recent years and by Isocrete’s K-screed, and ready and so damaging them.
using additives the speed of Tarmac’s Truscreed, use When specifying a flooring
hardening and setting can be super-plasticisers to reduce screed, it is important that
controlled. What once took a the amount of water needed clients take all the relevant
month can now be achieved to make the screed mixture factors into account during
in hours. pliable; this in turn makes for the decision-making process.
“Being able to offer a main a fast drying time as there is a It’s important that they assess
contractor a shorter installation higher cement to water ratio. what ‘fast-track’ means and
period and hand the area over The drying times for these are the effect it will have on a
early is a big bonus.” generally around 3mm per day. programme but what’s clear is
The load capacity of any FlexiDry is the most that the potential implications of
screed laid on insulation is recent entrant of these into using new screed technology
dictated by the strength of the market. Simon Bateman, on programme is considerable.
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2. FLOORING AND SCREEDING
Flexidry F2 fast drying screed is being
Fast drying in
installed at Uxbridge College in Middlesex
Uxbridge, Middlesex
FlexiDry’s F2 (14-day dry time) fast drying floor screed is
being installed on an underfloor heating system at Uxbridge
College’s new £6 million sports and leisure development
which will include indoor and outdoor facilities for a wide
range of sports and activities.
Kier Group is main contractor for the new sports hall and
chose FlexiDry for its ability to change the screed dry time on
site with just one product, but also thanks to its sustainable
qualities including reduced thickness, less waste and
increased thermal conductivity.
Originally a 21-day dry time option was chosen for the
project but as timescales came under pressure to have the
final floor finishes laid, Kier changed to use the 14-day dry
time option. This was able to be done without any change to
the specification.
The new sports hall caters for a wide range of activities
including five-a-side football, cricket, basketball, netball and
volleyball, and there’s a full-size electronic scoreboard. The
hall will be 50 per cent taller and 50 per cent bigger than the
original building.
The new hall will also be used for Uxbridge College’s
Sports Academies in football, basketball and cricket,
enabling the college to expand its range of sport coaching
qualifications.
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