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• How To Remove Sikaflex

  Sikaflex adhesives are a group of products from the Sika Group that are high performance polyurethane sealants. They are suitable for making permanent elastic seals of high adhesive strength on... Read more

• How To Seal Concrete

  In this guide we will go over the steps of how to seal concrete, why you need to seal concrete and a little bit about concrete sealer. If you want... Read more

• Brand Focus: Sika

  Sika is a Swiss multinational speciality chemicals company. Since its inception by Kaspar Winkler in 1910, Sika has been supplying the building sector and motor vehicle industry. Sika prides itself... Read more

• How To Repair Concrete

  Concrete is one of the most durable construction materials available. However, faulty installation, wear and tear, chemical exposure and environmental impacts can end up causing damage to concrete surfaces. You... Read more

• Epoxy Resin: A Buying Guide

  Epoxies have been essential across a wide variety of industries since the 1940s. Extremely durable and administered in a liquid form, epoxy resin cures to a temperature-resistant, high-clarity solid. The... Read more

• Choosing A Concrete Sealer

  The job of a concrete sealer is to protect surfaces from water damage caused by freezing and thawing cycles, stains from dirt, deicing salts, oil and other contaminants, as well... Read more

• Brand Focus: Tarmac

  Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable construction materials, road contracting and building products business. Tarmac has 150 years experience, employs over 7,000 people across a network of over 400 UK... Read more

• Why Use Epoxy Mortar?

  Epoxy mortar is a polymer-based bonding paste that comprises materials such as epoxy resins, solvent, binder, mineral fillers and some additives. The epoxy element is a two-component organic polymer that... Read more

• Types Of Mortar And Their Applications

  With much of the ancient mortar still in existence remaining durable to this day. This makes it one of the oldest building materials due to its properties allowing large structures... Read more

• What Are Dowel Bars?

  Dowel bars are short steel bars that are installed in concrete slabs to provide a mechanical connection that doesn’t restrict horizontal joint movement. They are designed to reduce joint deflection... Read more