For many people, kerbs are an afterthought. You rarely realize they're on the edge of the road unless your car happens to run them over or you accidentally step off of one on an afternoon walk, but their history and function is actually quite interesting.
History
If you've seen pictures or historical recreations of cobblestone roads characteristic of the 17th and 18th centuries, you may have noticed that sidewalks didn't exist and roads normally ventured to the doorsteps of shops and homes.
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Take a walk or drive around cities or some residential estates, and you will realize that concrete has become a popular choice of material used in many of today's structures. A properly-built concrete structure offers numerous exceptional advantages for building owners, contractors, architects, engineers and many more. A lot of of these benefits serve to lengthen the useful life of the construction. The benefits that make concrete material so much sought-after in the construction industry include the following:
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Exposed aggregate is a material that is added to concrete and which is meant to be seen along the surface. An aggregate can be added for a number of reasons and is a good choice when you're having your driveway and home's walkways repaved. There are many different types of aggregate that can be added and they all look different and function differently, so you need to discuss your options with your concrete contractor before work begins.
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Concrete drilling can be hard work, and unfortunately, it can also be a little dangerous for the person controlling the drill. Luckily, if you have the right safety essentials, you can make your concrete drilling experience as safe as possible. Here are five items you need to stay safe:
1. Tight-fitting work clothing
Whether you buy or hire concrete drilling equipment, it can easily get caught on loose clothing. Don't use the machinery with loose hanging clothing.
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Scaffolding serves as a security and a precautionary structure installed on the exteriors of buildings while workers are performing various construction activities such as repairs, cleaning or building. Scaffolding is usually made of wood and metal poles and used by construction personnel. This article looks at the different types of scaffolding, their characteristics and advantages and how construction managers can optimise their usage.
Self-Supporting Scaffolding
This is the most frequently used type of scaffolding by construction teams and is built from the base upwards; additional support might be essential if the scaffolding will be long or required to carry heavy weights.
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