Introduction Cracks in the wall plaster are caused due to various reasons: Rapid evaporation of water, if the wall is not protected from sun and wind, can cause map cracking or dry shrinkage cracks. Moisture or water absorbed into the walls – if the blocks are very dry and water-absorbent or have not been dampened before plastering might cause drying shrinkage cracks. This write-up is …
Sand is a mixture of small grains of rock and granular materials which is mainly defined by size. Being finer than gravel and coarser than silt, sand ranges in size from 0.06 mm to 2 mm. Particles which are larger than 0.0078125 mm but smaller than 0.0625 mm are termed silt. Composition of Sand Sand is basically made of unconsolidated granular …
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Repairing of plaster walls is needed from time to time as the building ages. The most common problem with plaster walls is crumbling, water damage, cracking or pulling away from the lath behind it. The repairing process of plaster walls is presented in the following sections. 1. Identify Plaster Wall Problems The type of damage …
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Floor screeds A floor screed is usually a cementitious material made from a 1:3 or 1:4.5 ratio of cement to coarse sand. It may be applied onto either a solid in-situ concrete ground floor slab or onto a precast concrete floor unit. There are many proprietary screeds in the market and information about these can …
Tiles are decorative as well as adds a water insulating feature to the floor or to the walls. Tile flooring is generally considered as a smart choice for Offices, houses esp., Kitchens, Bathrooms, and Fireplaces because of its timeless appeal and durable nature. Tiles give a luxurious look with a wide range of textures, colors, …
Procedure of Plastering Work 1. Preparation of Surface for Plastering Keep all the mortar joints of the wall rough, in order to ensure good bonding to hold the plaster. Roughen the entire wall to be plastered. Clean all the joints and surfaces of the wall with a wire brush. There should not be any oil …
Mortar is a mixture of sand and cements that is most often used to build brick or block walls. What is the difference between mortar and cement? While portland cement concrete is certainly one of the most widely used building products in the world, masonry mortar is close behind. Mortar is also designed to be durable …
