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... stones to fall off ; any irregular areas can subsequently be made good . Larger aggregates are positioned and ... stones . A mix used with the aggregate transfer method should have maximum workability to ensure good flow between the ...
... stones to fall off ; any irregular areas can subsequently be made good . Larger aggregates are positioned and ... stones . A mix used with the aggregate transfer method should have maximum workability to ensure good flow between the ...
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... stone sand or more rarely by - product materials of various types ) . Each of the materials is important , but it is probably more difficult to insure that the aggregate is suitable than to insure good quality cement or lime . Aggregate ...
... stone sand or more rarely by - product materials of various types ) . Each of the materials is important , but it is probably more difficult to insure that the aggregate is suitable than to insure good quality cement or lime . Aggregate ...
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... stone ; the ratio of sand to stone or gravel should be between 1 : 1 and 2 : 1 according to the texture required . These photographs show the " greenhouse effect " discoloration of. new brickwork may be raked as the bricks are laid ...
... stone ; the ratio of sand to stone or gravel should be between 1 : 1 and 2 : 1 according to the texture required . These photographs show the " greenhouse effect " discoloration of. new brickwork may be raked as the bricks are laid ...
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abrasive absorbency acid adhesive allowed appearance applied architectural areas avoid backing materials blade blemishes blow-holes boards broom brushing calcium chloride calcium hydroxide casting caused coarse CONCRETE SAW concrete surface cracking crazing crete curing darby desired disc edge effect efflorescence emulsifier emulsifying agents ensure expanded metal exposed aggregate external vibration face final coat finish coat finished surface finishing treatment form cream emulsions form liner form oil formwork give grading grain grinding grinding wheel grooves hardboards hydration discoloration inch layer lime linings lumber moisture mold mortar nailed neat oils necessary normal obtained operation panels pattern Pebble-dash placing plywood porous portland cement pressure produce release agent remove result retarder rubber sand Scraped finishes screed sheets silicon carbide slab smooth sodium citrate sodium perborate solution spatter-dash stains stone straightedge strips subgrade suitable surfactant technique Textured finishes thick troweling undercoat usually variations vary wall washing water/cement ratio weather wooden