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ARCHITECT USES ‘SIGNATURE’ CATNIC URBAN ROOFING AND CLADDING FOR COASTAL HOUSE EXTENSION

Specification Product Update

When the couple purchased the original three-bedroom property just after lockdown, the brick-render home included tired painted timber cladding, stonework typical of its era and a failing, flat roof side extension. A key priority for us was ensuring durability and low maintenance being on the coast exterior materials really take a battering.

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Innovations in Scottish Residential Architecture: Blending Tradition with Modernity

UK Construction Blog

Historical constructions, with their robust stonework and intricate designs, provide a foundation for modern architects to build upon. These structures, often characterized by their energy efficiency, demonstrate Scotland’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.

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15 Different Types of Cement and Their Uses

CivilJungle

Non-Hydraulic Cement: Used for brickwork , cement work and stonework. Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC): Portland pozzolana cement is used in prestressed and posts tensioning structural material. The main uses of Portland pozzolana cement are marine construction, hydraulic structures , dam construction, seashore construction, etc.

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3 Secrets to Successful Landmark-Status Building Construction Projects

Commercial Construction Blog

This is the case with the new American Girl store at 75 Rockefeller Plaza, where we are required to match the new store’s flooring elevations to the original landmark conditions, and also tie into the existing storefront glazing system.

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Mortar in Civil Engineering | What Is Mortar | Properties of Mortar | Uses of Mortar | Types of Mortar | Mortar in Construction

CivilJungle

This is utilized to bond stonework or other essential units. To do pointing and plasterwork on uncovered surfaces of stonework. The mortars utilized for putting work can get the workmanship structures by making an impenetrable sheath. The mortar mixture is a material made used during structural applications.

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6 showcase hotel construction projects

The Korte Company

The shorter structure allowed for the use of light gauge prefabricated metal framing and eliminated the need for separate metal studs on load-bearing walls. The scope includes the installation of new flooring, casework, stonework and masonry. The Army agreed to our design for a seven-story lodge.

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15 Difference Between Plastering And Pointing | What Is Plastering | What Is Pointing

CivilJungle

In order to better protect its joints again from the environment but also to enhance the appearance of the building structure. It must be remembered that the mortar joints are all just vulnerable points in the system and thus should be properly prepared from its collapsing impact of rainwater. It has Long – lasting life cycle.