Rooftop Gardens & Greenery: Design & Construction Considerations
The LEED system for energy efficient building construction, maintenance, and operation has led to renewed interest in roof gardens and greenery. …
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Lead Based Paint
Lead paint without cracks, fragmentation or deterioration is not likely to be considered hazardous for human health. However, if lead paint has been …
Continue ReadingNitrocellulose Lacquer
Lacquer is a colored coating that is frequently used to produce a shiny wood appearance. Lacquer types are nitrocellulose, and less often cellulose, …
Continue ReadingWhat is the Purpose of a Paint Primer?
Though the application of primer increases the cost, it is essential because it ensures a proper adhesion of the paint with the surface. There are …
Continue ReadingWhat are Metal Roofing Materials? What are Concrete Tiles?
There are several roofing materials, and the roof to be used can be determined after a careful analysis of the roof cost, age of building, and the …
Continue ReadingConstruction and Insurance in Flood Plains
Construction in areas prone to flooding presents some very different considerations than in other developments. Availability of flood insurance and …
Continue ReadingThe Use and Function of an Asphalt Drum Mix Plant
Asphalt is a useful ingredient that is used for road pavements. There are several processes for the production of asphalt and the Asphalt Drum Mix …
Continue ReadingHydraulic Cement For Leak Repairs
Hydraulic cement contains several ingredients that are not present in the ordinary Portland cement. These compounds are added to facilitate hardening …
Continue ReadingThe Use of Glass in Traditional and Novel Construction Applications
Glass is one of the most desirable building materials in use today. However, wanting to use it is the easy part. Actually installing and …
Continue ReadingFundamentals of Paints
Paints are used to ensure protection of the buildings from harmful weather effects, including rain, heat, and winds, and also to improve the surface …
Continue ReadingWhat is Civil Engineering?
Civil engineering is the oldest and one of the most versatile branches of engineering. Every structure that we see around today is a creation of civil …
Continue ReadingBuilding Fire Resistant Structures
Devastating. The single word that describes the material, financial, and emotional damage caused by fires in structures. We rely on buildings to …
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