People are often heard using the words concrete and cement interchangeably, but they are in fact two completely different substances. So, what are these materials? And why are they so often confused? Where, and in what way, are they used? What exactly is cement? Cement, like flour, is an ingredient. It is, to be more […]
You can’t underestimate the importance of using high-quality materials when it comes to construction projects. What might look like an easy way to cut costs can result in the finished job being inadequate. This applies in particular when concrete is concerned. Ready mix concrete is a material of choice for many domestic and commercial products […]
Bricks and mortar remain among the best investments to make over the medium to long-term. While savings accounts offer little return for your cash and the stock market is prone to wild fluctuations, the value of property has risen consistently for decades. Rather than watch savings lose value over time, it’s a sensible policy to […]
Whatever job you’ve got planned, it’s always important to order the correct quantity of materials. That definitely applies where concrete is concerned. Ask for too little, and you’ll have a temporarily unfinished job. If the first batch sets before you have a chance to add the rest, you’ll end up with a seam in the […]
