Plaster defects can be easily avoided in the construction stage if the necessary precautions are taken at the right time. The preventive measures range from proper preparation and cleaning of the wall surface to selecting suitable materials and following the ...
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How to Reduce the Possibility of Crack Development in Concrete?
The possibility of crack development in different structural concrete elements can be reduced by adopting various design and construction measures. These methods can help reduce or eliminate the causes responsible for the formation of cracks. Common types of cracks in ...
How to Repair Honeycomb in Concrete Structures?
Honeycomb is a rough and stony concrete appearance with air spaces between aggregates. It may occur due to improper concrete workability and concrete pouring practice, excessive water in the concrete mix, inadequate formwork rigidity and waterproofing, etc. It is found ...
How to Bond New Concrete to Hardened/Plastic Concrete? [PDF]
Bonding new concrete to plastic and hardened concrete is an important task that is needed in many construction works. The formation of a good bond between new and existing concrete is essential when you plan to resume the concreting of ...
How to Repair Leaky Joints in Brick Masonry Walls? [PDF]
Leakage of water through joints of brick masonry walls can be repaired by grouting or repointing the joints. The wind often drives water through joints or adjacent structural elements such as floors or staircases leaning toward the wall and leading ...
How to Reduce Shrinkage of Concrete at Construction Site? [PDF]
Concrete shrinkage, along with structural restraints, leads to crack development in restraint structural members. The structural restrictions are commonly due to the other parts of the structure. Concrete observes cracks when the stresses imposed upon the structure surpasses the concrete ...
How to Store, Stack, and Handle Construction Materials? [PDF]
The construction materials shall be stored, stacked, and handled in such a manner so as to prevent deterioration, and intrusion of foreign matter and to ensure the preservation of their quality and fitness for the work. The materials shall be segregated ...
How to Treat & Prevent Condensation in Buildings? [PDF]
Condensation is a severe issue in buildings that, when ignored, can cause critical dampness problems to the walls, windows, fittings, fixtures, and wallpapers. Condensation occurs when there is a high level of humidity inside a building. The process transpires when ...