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…
Sand Density, Cement Density, Concrete Density Bricks Density What is Density of Materials? The density of a material can be defined as the mass of material per unit volume and designated by these symbol ρ (rho). The Standard Units of density is kg / m3 and customary U.S. unit of density is lb/ft3. Density is…
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…
Top 5 Types of Partition Walls for a Residential Masonry Project The strength and durability of partitions in any building are perhaps the most crucial elements of its structural integrity. Residential masonry construction projects should take this as a major consideration to make sure a structure’s stand for many years to come. Using walling materials…
Concrete Slump Test & Slump Test Procedure What is Slump Test? Concrete slump test also called slump cone test, is to determine the workability or consistency of concrete mix prepared at the laboratory or the construction site. It is done to check the workability of freshly made concrete and the ease at which concrete flows. It…
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…
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…
Machine Cut stones: Advantages of Machine Cut Stones Machine cut stones as the name implies, are mined using stone cutting machine and are usually cut into 3 major length-wise sizes, that is, 9inch, 6inch, and 4inch. In Nairobi, the best machine-cut stones are found in Juja, Ndarugu on Thika Road. Machine Cut Stones Prices The…
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