Concrete is a wonderful mix which can create wonderful structures and with proper maintenance can last very long. However, with time your concrete patio, garage floor, driveway or sidewalk may begin to fade, or become discoloured or otherwise start to show its age. In such cases, concrete resurfacing can prove to be a cost-effective way […]
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Rebar (short for reinforcement bar) also known as reinforcement steel are steel bars or mesh used on structures made of concrete, brick, and other types of materials to reinforce them and give them strength. Concrete has very weak tensile strength (ability to withstand load) and therefore requires reinforcement bars and meshes to enhance their strength
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Depending on the quality and type, the concrete prices in Brisbane range somewhere between $50 and $90 per square metre. In many cases, the design of the concrete determines its price. To give an eye-catching appearance to concrete, contractors in Australia try out different kinds of exposure methods. On average, these methods correspond to the
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Depending on the quality and type, the concrete prices in Brisbane range somewhere between $50 and $90 per square metre. In many cases, the design of the concrete determines its price. To give an eye-catching appearance to concrete, contractors in Australia try out different kinds of exposure methods. On average, these methods correspond to the
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Concrete is not typically the most exciting aspect of building a new house or renovating your current one. In fact, when hiring specialists like Reocrete Brisbane, you need not worry about concrete matters at all, as they take care of it all for you. However, coloured concrete is becoming increasingly popular and can fun to
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In the world of construction, two words are used quite often – “concrete” and “cement”. Most people assume that they both refer to the same thing, but this couldn’t be more untrue. Though both cement and concrete are used in the same field, they are different materials used for different purposes. Let’s find out the
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Humans are programmed to spend time outdoors, in the sun, soaking up that vitamin D. But we don’t feel encouraged when our existing outdoor patio resembles a dumping ground instead of a haven. If it’s time to update, don’t forget these points. Be practical You might dream big but only have a little space. Is
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There’s more to successful renovations than pretty ‘before and after’ photos for your Facebook page. Planning, budgeting, and being flexible are key elements, as well as the ones below. You have goals There are clear reasons why you’re renovating. The house or office is old and is due for an update, you want
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Okay, so the concrete refinishing/driveway/house renovation is complete and by some miracle, you have some money left over. What on earth are you going to do with it? Be sensible or adopt the You Only Live Once mindset? We have some suggestions… Pay off the credit card The credit card bill is a whammy
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Concrete isn’t exclusively for pavement and driveways. It’s a material that’s useful for many domestic and private uses…like art. Architects are artists with the stuff, as are sculptors. Look at Ai Weiwei. Though grim, he used rebar from the Sichuan earthquake to make both art and a statement about the lives lost. Our suggestions, though,
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