What Is Reinforced Concrete

Reinforced Concrete

A bit of history Reinforced concrete allows the construction of solid and stable structures. The patent of reinforced concrete was registered in 1867 by Joseph Monier, a French gardener who was not satisfied with the materials available for making flowerpots. The vital point of Monier’s idea was that it combined steel and concrete in such a […]

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Top 4 Things Everyone Should Know Before Building A Home

Stages of a House Construction Project

Building your dream home from scratch is an exciting project! However, building a home is a big responsibility that will require you to play many roles, from planning to budgeting to choosing the contractors who will handle the electrical and plumbing. Since this type of project requires a great deal of time, energy, and consideration, […]

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The Builder’s Materials: A Survey of the Materials Used in Every Age (Part 3)

The Builder’s Materials: A Survey of the Materials Used in Every Age (Part 3)

Men have labored with mud, baked clay, brass, iron, steel, stone, glass, copper, felt, hide, logs, boards, leaves, grass, and even snow in their long careers as builders. Some of these materials were discovered ready for us, while others needed to be meticulously processed before they could be used for residences, religious structures, and monuments. […]

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