I am trying to bind exfoliated mica (perlite) to create a lightweight panel rthat will retain the perlite properties. Have tried mixing Sodium silicate and oven baking but the resultant "brick" is still very weak and crumbs easily - any suggestions??
we are seeking a ph netral phenolic foam to use in a building panel product. As the frame is zinc coated steel it is perceived that we shpould find a non acidic foam to avoid corrosion.
The foam will be retained in an envelope and should not be subject to water other than a small amount of...
It appears to me that your responses have not taken notice of the fact that the existing slab is contaminated and that in your considered opinion removal/break-up of the existing slab is neither an option nor negotiable. Therefore there is no alternative but to clear span the existing slab and...
Ron, many thanks for your reply. I am unsure of the exact problem - I received a call from people interested in using our building system for housing projects in the Dominican Republic and they mentioned that they had considerable trouble with "Black Rot". I suspect that you are...
