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Precast Concrete Lintels: The Ultimate Guide to Strength, Durability & Installation

UK Construction Blog

Precast concrete lintels are essential structural elements manufactured off-site in controlled environments to support masonry openings in buildings. Each type offers unique characteristics suited to specific applications in masonry support systems. What Are Precast Concrete Lintels?

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Innovative Approaches to Cavity Wall Insulation for Builders

UK Construction Blog

Picture two masonry leaves, stainless-steel ties and a drainage cavity working together like a breathable waterproof jacket. The Structural Story The outer leaf shields wind-driven rain, the inner supports floors and roofs, while the cavity collects moisture for release through weep-holes rather than your client’s wallpaper.

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LATICRETE Expands Lines for Easy Heated Flooring Installation

CCR Magazine

STRATA_HEAT™ Programmable LCD Thermostat The STRATA_HEAT Programmable LCD Thermostat integrates with the STRATA_HEAT Radiant Floor Heating System. It serves as the main source for temperature control within the STRATA_HEAT Radiant Floor Heating System. For more information, visit laticrete.com. </p>

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Construction Site Hearing Issues: How Noise Damages Workers’ Health & Prevention Tips

UK Construction Blog

The statistics paint a sobering picture: three out of four construction workers face hazardous noise levels exceeding 85 decibels on their jobsites, with private industry workers suffering 14,500 hearing loss cases in 2019 alone. Compressed air systems contribute persistent noise throughout construction projects.

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The Ultimate Guide to Damp Proofing: Prevention, Diagnosis & Treatment in 2025 for Homeowners and Professionals

UK Construction Blog

It typically affects ground floor walls and can ruin plaster, paint, and skirting boards. Inadequate damp-proof courses or damaged membranes allow water to rise through masonry. Raised floor slabs and correctly detailed damp proof membranes below ground floors discourage capillary rise of water.

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Reserves at Cobalt Cir. – Brownsville, TN

The MCP Group

They include but are not limited to, Site Demolition, Earthwork, Site Utilities, Landscaping & Irrigation, Striping, ADA Signage, Cast-In-Place Concrete, Masonry Veneer, CMU, Structural Steel, Misc. Location Brownsville, TN This project requires compliance with Section 3 regulations in 24 CFR Part 75.

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FHSU Stroup Hall Addition and Renovation

The MCP Group

The work includes site demolition, earthwork, site concrete, site utilities, landscaping & irrigation, selective demolition, cast-in-place concrete, stone, cast stone, unit masonry, structural steel, decorative railings, architectural woodwork, waterproofing & air barriers, metal wall panels, EPDM roofing, joint sealants, doors/frames/hardware, (..)