CONCRETE IS A
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  Everyone loves a pair of cool and quality socks. If you are specifying, building or repairing concrete structures view this page to find out why these cool Swanky Socks are relevant to you.   Talk to one of our ... Read More

As we’re all becoming more aware of the sensitive environments in which we live (and you are, aren’t you?) we’re becoming more aware of how easy it is to trash those environments.   Trashing the environment isn’t limited to single-use ... Read More

Recently (June 2022) some of the team visited Sydney Build Expo.   We weren’t exhibiting this time but it was good to catch up with some of our suppliers and industry colleagues. We investigated new technologies that might become relevant ... Read More

Dedicated reader – this short article touches on a technical point that differentiates us from the vast majority of our admixture competitors. To the uninitiated, it may seem hair-splitting; but the difference has practical consequences. We’ve frequently found ourselves bundled ... Read More

There are certain situations where the maintenance of a concrete structure becomes a significant ongoing cost and has to be considered frequently. We often talk about the challenges faced by concrete in marine environments. These would be prime specimens: wharf ... Read More

Big subject. If we discussed all aspects, you’d probably stop reading at about the 30 second mark.   WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES? The usual challenge for basements is the groundwater, which puts gravitational pressure from the water table on the ... Read More

Markham has been involved in #AddingLifeToConcrete for many years now.   One focus of our durability and remediation treatments has been marine structures. As we’ve noted elsewhere, the marine environment – with its high contaminant levels, and wet-dry cycles – ... Read More

As we’re all becoming more aware of the sensitive environments in which we live (and you are, aren’t you?) we’re becoming more aware of how easy it is to trash those environments.   Trashing the environment isn’t limited to single-use ... Read More

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”  Hang on, that doesn’t sound right. A bit moribund.   “It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.”  No, that’s weird, and ... Read More

Let’s start at the start!   What causes Concrete Cracking? Concrete can succumb to cracking in a whole lot of ways. Surprisingly, much of it is related to failure chemically! Physically, the cracks can be formed by movement of the ... Read More

Australian Standard 3799 is titled “Liquid membrane-forming curing compounds for concrete”. It describes itself thus: “This Standard is a means by which curing compounds can be classified and described, and their performance assessed”.   AS3799 is intended to maintain the ... Read More

Firstly, What is Carbonation? Let’s hear from some of the experts in the concrete industry. “Carbonation occurs when CO2 (carbon dioxide) from the air penetrates into the porous concrete and dissolves in free water to form a mildly acidic solution. ... Read More

Despite the recent disruptions, air transport remains a crucial part of freight and resource logistics, and for public transport. And hey, there’s a lot of concrete involved.   To ensure that this concrete infrastructure will last its intended service life, ... Read More