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An extract taken from LATICRETE.
Tile and stone installation applications can be affected by moisture before and after the installation and curing phases. LATAPOXY® Moisture Shield is specifically designed to reduce moisture vapour emissions in concrete and other substrates. Use HYDRO BAN® waterproofing membrane in conjunction with LATAPOXY® Moisture Shield to produce a waterproof substrate for your tile and stone applications.
Things are about to heat up here in Australia, so make sure you are prepared by reading these helpful hints and tips for tiling in hot weather.
You want to ensure the best installation of your projects over the hotter months, and there is a simple rule to follow when an installation is subjected to high temperatures: The 8ºC Rule – for every 8ºC above 21ºC, Portland cement and epoxy based materials take half as long to cure.
Queensland has ushered in a new era of ‘fairness’ in the building sector as the government in that state introduces legislation designed to improve protection for subcontractors.
Introduced into Parliament, the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Bill 2017 aims to improve security of payment laws, modernise and simplify provisions for making subcontractor charges, improve ease of access to security of payment legislation and provide for greater accountability.
A critical part of the policy revolves around the introduction of project bank accounts (PBAs) - trust accounts into which progress payments and retention monies are held in trust, independent of the head contractor and principal.
Tips for Tiling and Grouting in Cooler Temperatures
Winter has well and truly set in for Australia, but despite the colder temperatures projects still need to go ahead. Below is some helpful tips for tiling and grouting in cold weather.
An extract taken from the LATICRETE Technical Data Sheet on Cold Weather Tiling and Grouting, TDS-1002
Tilers & Trade Shop have a range of C1 & C2 Adhesives in stock for these types of tiles.
Graniti Fiandre’s proprietary technology has made it possible to create stunning slabs in an astonishing size associated with a minimum 6mm thickness that are also environmentally friendly.