During construction there are a lot of questions, among which those related to the foundations play a special role.* After all, the durability and reliability of the entire structure depends on it. First of all, it may be worth mentioning that the approach to creating a foundation differs significantly depending on the type of building. For example, concrete is often used for arbours, sheds or greenhouses, which are not known for their strength. And sometimes, alternative materials such as brick or wood are used.

This issue is of concern to everyone - both the project owners and the constructors themselves. After all, the foundations of a building should be strong enough to with stand the loads. The strength of a concrete structure is affected by many external factors. And the weather is of great importance.

Most construction projects, such as residential buildings or roads, require documents for the concrete mixture purchased for the work. They confirm the quality of the material and indicate the intended use of a particular mixture. Naturally, for construction projects where documents are not required, it isn one the less a good idea to check the quality of the purchased materials.

It is literally impossible to find a material as versatile as concrete. Today, any construction project can hardly be done without it. It is used in literally all cases: housebuilding, creating of bridges and tunnels, laying of roads and highways.

Of course, you can use "pure" concrete, consisting only of cement, water, sand and gravel. But why do so, considering there are many additives that may significantly improve its quality? That's the exact procedure used by modern production facilities when introducing various additives into the mixture. What do they do? Let's find out.

Buying concrete often looks like a blind choice for the buyer. There have been cases where builders have tried to deceive the principal by passing off low-quality concrete as more expensive.

Therefore, in this article, we will tell you what criteria can be used to determine the quality of the concrete surface.

Today, there are a huge number of different concrete grades — from 50 to 1000. Each of them has its own purpose and original properties. Thus, the choice of concrete grade will directly affect the result of the work.

In this article, we will tell you how to choose a suitable concrete grade and what properties each of them has.

Concrete is used in construction quite often because of its durability, reliability and ductility. It can be used to create almost anything: roadways*, footpaths, flooring and even counter tops. But despite its high endurance, concrete products can also be damaged if you do not follow the rules for caring for them.

Winter concreting has its own peculiarities, as the impact of low temperatures prevents concrete from gaining strength due to water freezing and slowing down the hydration process. Modern technologies allow the avoidance of water crystallisation, which makes it possible to lay concrete in winter without fear for its performance. This means that there is no need to "freeze" the construction with the start of cold weather.

Some questions related to concrete are particularly popular among both facility owners and constructors. We decided to collect all the answers in one article.

Sharp temperature changes, prolonged snowy winters and the associated extensive floods have tested the strength of many buildings in Ukraine. In order for a building to survive adverse weather conditions, a strong, stable foundation is essential. The strip foundation is one of them.