François Hennebique was the French engineer and a self-taught builder who in 1892 patented his innovatory system of reinforced-concrete construction by uniting separate construction elements such as piers and beams into a single monolithic element. Hennebique system was one of the first manifestation of modern method of construction with reinforced-concrete. At first Hennebique worked as
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March 20, 2022
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October 14, 2021
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Drywall or Plaster: What is the Difference?
It’s everyone’s dream to own a home or a house someday. A cloud of thoughts and imagination covers one’s mind with a vivid description of how the house will look. Starting from the windows, the countertops, the square footage, ceiling and floor it always seems as if one has everything figured out. However, almost 90%
August 10, 2021
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Procedures to Follow When Plastering a Brick Wall
Plastering is a method used to cover uneven surfaces and bumpy walls with plaster material. A mixture of cement, sand and the right amount of water is what forms the plaster. Plastering protects the walls against atmospheric elements and gives the wall a fine surface. The brick wall plastering is a complex technique that
January 18, 2021
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How many coats of plaster do you need?
In general, only two coats of plaster are needed to have a good result. A base layer and a durable topcoat. However, sometimes a third coat is needed to smooth out any blemishes and imperfections.
January 18, 2021
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Do you plaster walls or ceiling first?
The ceiling is finished first to avoid risk of damaging finished walls. This also allows crisp, neat seams to be done where the wall meets the ceiling.
January 18, 2021
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Can you plaster over drywall?
Plaster is almost always put over drywall. Drywall is meant to have only a thin layer of plaster to create a finished look.
January 18, 2021
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Do plasterers remove wallpaper?
To be sure, ask the contractor if they will take care of wallpaper removal. Even if they do offer wallpaper removal before plastering, it isn’t too difficult to do yourself and will save time and money.
January 18, 2021
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Can you plaster over plywood?
Putting plaster on plywood is not a good idea. Plaster is a cement type material and will not stick to anything that has moisture in it. Drywall and PVA are ok because they do not retain moisture. But plaster on plywood can cause dry rot and will be uneven around joins in plywood panels.
January 18, 2021
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What happens if you paint plaster too soon?
Putting paint on plaster that is not fully dry yet will cause the paint to crack and peel as the plaster finishes setting. If plaster is drying unevenly or not at all, the source of moisture needs to be found so it can finish.
January 18, 2021
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How soon after plastering can I paint?
Generally, plaster needs a minimum of seven days before paint can be applied. In humid weather or other poor drying conditions, it will take longer. Always check the entire surface before starting to paint to avoid cracking and peeling.