Wearing (Granolithic) Screed, what is it and where best to use it.
Wearing screeds, widely known by the former name of granolithic screeds, are high-density toppings suitable for application to green or hard concrete slabs. Offering characteristics desirable for areas likely to be subjected to severe wear and heavy traffic, these toppings are the preferred choice for industrial flooring projects. Granolithic screeds consist of cement, sand and […]
Portland Cement : A Brief History
History and Development of Portland Cement Portland cement, arguably one of mankind’s most important manufactured materials, was invented and patented by Joseph Aspdin from Leeds in 1824. Aspdin produced cement by heating powdered limestone mixed with clay in a furnace, and grinding the resulting clinker to a powder. He called the product “Portland Cement” because […]
