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Extending the life of your formwork with proper form care

Formwork is a major investment for builders and concreters. A key tool of the trade, formwork is routinely subjected to really tough environments and heavy duty use. Regardless of whether you use plywood, fibreglass, aluminium, steel, urethane or a product like Pecafil it’s an asset you’ll want to take care of. Taking care of your forms now saves money down the track when damaged or unusable formwork has to be replaced. Additionally, taking good care of formwork will r read more

How strong is your grout?

Whether you are fixing a dynamic load such as a compressor, engine or rotary equipment, or you are simply securing a seriously heavy load, the grout you choose needs to stand up to the job. Think about the amount of stress that grout must endures once it has set: massive mechanical forces such as vibration, oscillation and impact need to be absorbed and dissipated, so as not to affect the structural integrity of the underlying concrete foundations. Therefore, ensuring your grout is str read more

What is road marking paint?

Here's what you need to know before you buy road marking paint Road marking paint is something that motorists are likely to see every day. It's on roads across Australia and around the world, and is an essential item for the demarcation of traffic lanes. It's also vital for helping cyclists, pedestrians and other road users to know when and where they can stop and go. Without it, driving would be a much more hazardous experience for all road users. Yet most motorists and pedestrians probably nev read more

How to load a tie wire reel

Tie wire is a pliable steel wire used to secure items or bind them together. The wire is used in a wide variety of applications from agriculture and gardening to building and construction. It is also known as binding wire. Steel tie wire in the construction industry In the construction industry, steel tie wire is commonly used by workers to strap together the steel reinforcing bars, or rebar, used in concrete and masonry applications. In this context, the wire is purchased in coils that load int read more

5 steps to perfect concrete patching with HB70

High build mortar is a type of filler frequently used when patch repairs need to be made to damaged concrete. Repair mortars need to tick a lot of boxes – they need to be durable, easy to apply, not crack or shrink, not damage reo or other nearby steel structures, be watertight, and resist chemical damage. They also need to mix evenly when added to water, so that the mortar goes on smoothly. This is a lot to ask of a simple dry powder, however, many manufacturers invest in extensive R read more

Cementitious grout vs Epoxy grout

Both cementitious and epoxy grouts are designed to be used under load, where a filler material needs to act as a structurally sound solid. Mixed from a dry powder to the required consistency, they can be made relatively solid to be used as a packable substance, or flowable to be applied in a more liquid form. Most grouts contain a non-shrink component which means once they harden, you are left with a perfectly formed strong foundation. Both types have their advantages – let’s take a read more

Temporary switchboards for construction sites

When it comes to construction and demolition work, often temporary power sources need to be established on site so that workers can plug in large equipment, power tools and extension leads. To do this, electrical contractors route power from the mains to a temporary switchboard that is designed for short-term use during the project. This switchboard provides power across the whole site for tools, equipment, lighting, extension cords, additional socket outlet panels and so on. The wiring is then read more

When to Use Fire Resistant Sealants

Constructing buildings that are resistant to fire involves a combination of the right materials and the right design. Buildings are commonly designed to contain the spread of fire by both active and passive means. This means that in addition to active systems like sprinklers, passive systems such as design specifications and materials are utilised. These include ‘sectioning’ designs so that fire is contained and slowed as much as possible, as well as materials that are tested and pro read more

Lightweight wall props for Ritek installation

KEY DATA Customer: Sydney Wall SolutionsProduct used: 40-PWP2400SD Jaybro Light Wall Tilt Prop for Plaster WallQuantity supplied: 600Length: 2400mm (extension 2530 - 2940mm)Material: Hot Dipped Galvanized Steel PROJECT SNAPSHOT Construction experts Sydney Wall Solutions secured the contract for an Aged Care Facility in Swan Hill. Specialists in supplying and installing permanent formwork for residential and commercial projects, Sydney Wall Solutions have experience across many popular formwork s read more