Sill Level | The Sill Height | Main Purposes of Sill Level What is the Sill Level The horizontal beam-like member provided at the windows’ base is known as the sill, and the level where the sill is provided is called the sill level. It is also referred to as the window sill or sill band. Sill is mostly constructed using Reinforced […]
Tuck Pointing ( Repointing ) Mortar Joints in Old Buildings Mortar joints can be critically eroded over a period of time because of the changing seasons and wetting and freezing cycles. This is particularly real in the older houses where the brick and mortar joints have become softer over. The mortar joints can be renewed […]
What is the Soundness of Cement? The soundness of cement can be defined as its ability to retain its volume after it gets hardened. This means that a properly sound cement will have hardened paste’s ability to retain its volume after setting. A cement is referred to as unsound, lacking soundness when subjected to delayed destructive […]
Types of Concrete Concrete is the most commonly and widely used building and construction material on globally. It is a crucial building material used widely in buildings, dams, bridges, roads etc. The uses of concrete range from structural applications, paving, drainage, plumbing and drainage Concrete is a composite material, which includes mainly of cement, sand, aggregate and water. When […]
What is Density of Concrete? Cement and Aggregate Density What is Density of Concrete? The density of concrete is a measure of its unit weight. Density is simply a mass to volume ratio. Perhaps the easiest and most accurate way to calculate the density of concrete is to measure some into a known volume container […]
Cement Companies: In Kenya today, and East Africa in general, there are many cement companies, each trying to convince consumers that they are the best. Brand advertisement are common on TV and builders are just spoil for choice. We highlight some of the top 5 cement companies in Kenya. Bamburi Cement Company Bamburi Cement is […]
