The Benefits Of Cement

Almost no other material manages to carry such contradictory associations. Stigmatized on one hand, celebrated on the other, it evokes highly diverse reactions this material is cement. Cement is a finely ground powder binder, a substance that sets and hardens and can bind other materials together, when mixed with water forms a hardening paste of calcium silicate hydrates and calcium aluminates hydrates. Cement is used in mortar and concrete (bulk rock-like building material made from aggregate, sand, and water). By modifying the raw material mix and the temperatures utilized in manufacturing, compositional variations can be achieved to produce cements with different properties. Cement, chemically speaking, is a product including lime as the

One special subset is called architectural and decorative concrete, which refers to a substance that provides an aesthetic finish and structural capabilities in one. This material is made to be seen. Whether creating broad expanses or minute details, concrete permanently captures the chosen look. Achieving an architectural or decorative appearance usually requires that something different be done to the concrete. Whether that involves special forms, special finishing techniques, or special ingredients, the variety of effects is almost unlimited.

White cement concrete is a brilliant architectural material. Whether plain or pigmented, it allows for a broad spectrum of colors - from bright whites and pastels to saturated colors. It can be textured, patterned, or shaped to almost any form, allowing architects to be truly creative in their designs. Imagination becomes architectural reality with white cement.

What makes white cement so architecturally appealing is its versatility. It can be used for: o Cast-in-place concrete o Precast concrete o Tilt-up concrete o Repair and retrofit applications o Masonry and mortar o Stucco finishes

These qualities can be used to advantage for: o Bridge parapets and barrier medians o Light reflective floors o Exposed architectural concrete o City streetscapes: curbs, gutters and planters o Landscaping o Building