If you're confused about the differences between concrete vs. cement vs. mortar vs. asphalt, you're not alone. Let's clear up this confusion right now!

Experienced builders are plenty familiar with when to use cement, concrete, and mortar. But in the popular parlance, things get a bit confused—people often say "cement" when what they really mean is ...

Around three billion tons of cement are produced around the world each year (Guillaume, 2014), of which the majority is consumed in developing countries due to ceaselessly growing demand, attributed ...

A team of researchers based in Norway and Japan might soon have you walking on desert sand, no matter how far from the dunes ...

Utilizing quartz quarry dust in cement mortar improves mechanical properties and reduces reliance on natural sand, promoting ...

DEAR TIM: My 10-year-old house developed some cosmetic cracks in the mortar. I got some bids to have tuck-pointing work done and nearly gagged when I looked at the cost. I’m wondering about using a ...

SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --With the aim of turning 20,000 tonnes of used sand from Scania's foundry into mortar instead of landfill at construction material producer Weber ...

DEAR TIM: It appears I wasted some money five years ago. I had my brick building repointed with new mortar, and it has deteriorated quickly. Do you have any idea what caused it to happen? The building ...