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Concrete is durable, fire resistant, has long life, is energy efficient and important as an earthquake safety product
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What are the advantages of using concrete instead of these traditional building materials?
wood: wood can crack unlike concrete and wood is affected by water which can cause it to rot whereas concrete is not Metals: Metals can rust whereas concrete does not and metals can easily scratch Bricks: Bricks are more expensive than concrete and bricks take generally more 'man power' to place down whereas concrete does not. Hope this has been a good help
Why is concrete better than wood?
concrete is better than wood because concrete is much stronger and that's why most of the building are made out of it
How good is liquid nail at holding wood posts to concrete?
Any sort of post that you are going to be attaching to concrete needs to be securely fastened to the concrete using nuts and bolts. Liquid nails is a strong product but does not give assurance that the posts will be securely fastened to the concrete.
Does wood or concrete absorb moisture better?
wood absorbs moisture better
Is concrete resilient?
yes it is, along with wood
What are the advantages of using concrete instead of these traditional building materials?
wood: wood can crack unlike concrete and wood is affected by water which can cause it to rot whereas concrete is not Metals: Metals can rust whereas concrete does not and metals can easily scratch Bricks: Bricks are more expensive than concrete and bricks take generally more 'man power' to place down whereas concrete does not. Hope this has been a good help
What advantages does concrete have over wood?
Concrete does not crack if done properly unlike wood.
What are the advantages of using rubber mulch in one's garden instead of wooden mulch?
There are many advantages of using rubber much instead of wooden. Some of these are: it lasts a lot longer than wood, and in certain situations; like playgrounds, it is much safer.
What are two advantages of making a chair frame from mild steel instead of plywood?
The advantages of making a chair frame from steel instead of wood are firstly wood will rot and steel does not. Secondly steel is significantly stronger and more durable than wood.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using wood stain?
it gets everywhere
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using oil on wood?
its easy to clean
What are some Advantages of using maple wood?
Bruce says It is shiny
What wood deck designs are affordable and attractive?
Building a deck on the cheap generally means not using a treated wood, and then to compensate for this, using a wood preservative instead. Some concessions can be made by doing this, as well as using deck screws instead of nails and sanded plywood for the top instead of individual boards.
What are the advantages and the disadvantages of painted wood?
The advantage of using paint for wood is that it makes the wood look nicer. The disadvantage of using paint for wood is that the wood as no real protection and it can rot and get damaged easily!
What are the advantages of using red deal wood?
f*ck all mate
How do you clean wood stain off concrete?
There are a few ways one can remove wood stain off of concrete. One way is to use a sandblaster to remove the stains. Another method is using wood bleach, water, and a scrubbing brush.
What are the advantages of building a fiberglass column instead of a wood column?
It is easier to shape and could be cheaper. It could even be made to look like wood.
