Yards are very different. Sometimes there are hills where you want a flat surface, and sometimes you have a flat surface where you could do with a hill. The unevenness on yards is the reason why most homeowners build retaining walls on hilly sections of their property. Therefore, if you have just bought a property that has a retaining wall, then you are in luck. Not only do the walls create more usable space, but they also prevent soil erosion and add aesthetic value to a property.…
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Let’s face it – the average town or city centre in Australia is a very cramped place. If you’re trying to develop a property deep inside one of these conurbations, then you have some challenges when trying to access it with tools, supplies and resources. In particular, you have to be very creative when supplying the all-important concrete to build out the development, but you will be pleased to know that there are several pumping options available, using modern-day equipment.…
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Are you undertaking a construction project this winter? Well, concrete pumping is one of the processes you cannot avoid. Pouring concrete during the cold season poses a number of significant challenges. Usually, concrete sets at fifty degrees Fahrenheit, meaning in winter the ambient temperature will fall below this range. Here are steps you should take to ensure your concrete cures efficiently in the cold weather.
Concrete pumping temperature limits
If the temperature drops below 5 degrees, the exothermic reaction that makes the wet cement change into strong concrete slows down significantly.…
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