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Aftek panel grout fills the void in Alexandria’s sandstone canal

The right Panel Grout for the job in Alexandria Product: Aftek Penaflow Panel Grout Project: Sandstone Installation, Alexandria NSW Client: Silver Raven The project The application required a shrinkage compensated material that could be applied as both trowelable and a dry-pack consistency to fill a void between sandstone and reinforced concrete elements next to a canal in Sydney’s inner west suburb of Alexandria. Natural sandstone blocks were installed, lining both the vertical and slop read more

SDS Drill Bit Compatibility

What is SDS? SDS stands for slotted drive system, which means the drill bits have a slot at the end of the shank which fits into the chuck of an SDS+ drill. These slots lock the drill bit into position and allow it to be propelled forward by the hammering action of your drill, at the same time as it rotates. Inside the drill bit shaft are two sprung ball bearings, as opposed to a regular drill bit that is held in place by the three teeth of the drill chuck. SDS drill bits are effective for read more

How much concrete do you need per cubic metre?

Whenever you are undertaking a project that requires the use of multiple 20kg bags of concrete, the first question you should ask is how much do I need? Unfortunately, due to the nature of how concrete mixes and sets, simply guessing how much is required can result in either too much or too little being used, with both scenarios not being ideal for any project. If you end up with too much concrete, you will have to find some other use for it fairly quickly, as once it mixes, it's going to s read more

How to use expansion joint foam

Many domestic and commercial projects require the installation of concrete. And where there’s concrete, there are expansion joints. The implementation of expansion joints minimises cracking in your concrete project. These joints buffer movement between adjoining sections of concrete, whether it be a driveway, garage, patio, footpath, stairway, footings, columns, or other sturdy structure.However, you can’t simply leave a gap and let it be, that’s why we have expansion joint fil read more

Sydney Metro Martin Place

Project: Sydney Metro Martin Place Contractor: Lend Lease Product Used: Clayform Former Period: June 2021-June 2022 The Project The new Sydney Metro Martin Place is an integrated project which incorporates both the station, two buildings above and underground pedestrian connections. Product Used: Clayform Former The Challenges The sandstone ground across Sydney is an iconic feature, but can be a challenge when doing deep excavations given its tendency to move over time. With significant excavati read more

Is mortar the same as grout?

This is a question our team here at Jaybro have frequently been asked. While the simple answer is 'no', we appreciate that much more detail is required to fully appreciate the specific, and important, differences between the two. Let's start with clear definitions Both are certainly cement-based products, and each has specific properties which makes them the best choice for different activities. We'll look at these later. Meanwhile, to those definitions: Mortar is a thick paste used to bind su read more

Rockform Group choose Pecafil Formwork

Pecafil formwork for Sydney school redevelopment Rockform Group needed a versatile permanent formwork for their work on a school redevelopment in Alexandria. Jaybro supplied Max Frank Pecafil to site quickly and efficiently, ensuring the team at Rockform could continue the job on schedule.  THE PROJECT The existing school in Sydney’s Alexandria is being demolished and redeveloped to cater for 2200 kindergarten to year 12 students. Rockform Group was contracted to complete concrete str read more

Five hot tips for safer manual handling

Lift it, shift it and handle it safely! Manual handling tasks are common across construction sites. Lifting heavy equipment, unloading supplies like bags of concrete and using heavy or vibrating tools that take a toll on your body are often just part of the job. However, manual handling injuries also account for the majority of workplace incidents. Musculoskeletal disorders, or sprains and strains from pulling, pushing, moving and repetitive movements, are a massive issue despite the g read more

Choosing the Right Plate Compactor

Steel or Cast Iron Plate: Which is better? Masterpac rammers and plate compactors are designed to deliver superior control and compaction for even the toughest projects. Contractors and construction professionals know that getting the right tool for the job is vital to ensuring a safe, efficient and precise result. So, with the choice of compaction equipment often coming down to a choice of cast iron or steel plates, what are the differences and which is the best choice for your application read more