I have 30 years of experience listening to the sorrowful lamentations from homeowners just like you that hired a contractor ...

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Homeowners with septic tanks know how important they are for waste filtration and a functioning plumbing system— and having ...

RMIT University in Australia has discovered this new way to turn waste carpet fibers into a key component for crack-resistant ...

Mix up the secret ingredient: cement paint. Cement paint is made by mixing pure Portland cement with clear, cold water. (Add enough water to make a mix that has the consistency of warm gravy.) If the ...

Researchers have found a way to use waste carpet fibers to create stronger and more durable crack-resistant concrete.

This research addresses a major challenge in the construction sector, as the annual cost of repair for cracks in reinforced concrete structures in Australia is about A$8 billion. In the US, the cost ...

Engineers in Australia have found a way to make stronger and crack-resistant concrete with scrap carpet fibers.

Thousands of homes across the state may have failing concrete foundations due to pyrrhotite, an iron sulfide present in ...

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