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Brick Walls and Brickwork – Iron Stains

Iron or rust stains on bricks appear as a yellow to deep brown discolouration. The causes of this problem are described as are suitable treatments for their removal. [More]

Sustainable Building Technology - Building Integrated Photo Voltaics

Photovoltaic (PV) is one of the most promising renewable energy technologies that directly produce electricity from sun without any harm to the environment. [More]
Pultruded Fibreglass Covers for Tertiary Water Treatment Systems

Pultruded Fibreglass Covers for Tertiary Water Treatment Systems

A group of tertiary treatment plants with open reclaimed water contact basins in Southern California required a solution which minimized chlorine loss while preventing potential algal blooming due to prolonged exposure to sunlight. [More]
FRP Composites for Architectural Walkways

FRP Composites for Architectural Walkways

Karen Lantz, AIA of Enter Architecture in 2010 decided to design and build her home in Houston, Texas with the aim to use "Made in America" products. [More]
Using Modern FRP Components in Grade II Listed Regeneration Applications

Using Modern FRP Components in Grade II Listed Regeneration Applications

During October 2012 the composites world celebrated a historic milestone in Dawlish, United Kingdom. The world’s first Grade II listed FRP bridge replaced the Grade II listed Dawlish footbridge in the coastal scenic county of Devon. [More]

Concrete Facts – 10 Things You May Not Know About Concrete

Cement was first used in 800 BC in Greece, Cyprus, and Crete, while Rome used concrete from 300 BC to 476 AD. [More]

Sustainable Hardwood is an Alternative Possible? An Interview with Jan Terje Nielsen - Head of Marketing at Kebony AS, Norway.

Sustainably Grown Wood - Adapted and Developed to meet Tropical Hardwood Standards. Nick Gilbert from AZoNetwork talks to Jan Terje Nielsen, Head of Marketing at Kebony AS. [More]
3D Printing in Architecture and Construction: An Interview with Janjaap Ruijssenaars

3D Printing in Architecture and Construction: An Interview with Janjaap Ruijssenaars

Janjaap Ruijssenaars, Architect and Owner of Universe Architecture talks to AZoBuild about 3D printing in Architecture and Construction. [More]

Fiberglass Architectural Components Helping Technology Blend with the Traditional

The Santa Ana old city hall a Historical Building is a widely recognized and renowned landscape in Santa Ana, California. [More]

Fiberglass Architectural Trellis Features

A Hawaiin fabricator, Plas-Tech Ltd made use of Strongwel’s products for an architectural trellis overlooking Waikiki,Honolulu, Hawaii. The trellis is located atop the Waikiki shopping plaza that is at the city center on world renowned Kalakaua Avenue. [More]
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