Questions and answers with Andrea Invernizzi of Mapei Spa's Resin Floorings Division. Resin flooring systems only became an established solution in the building industry over the last few decades, but they represented a turning point regarding the…

Now you can reduce environmental impact without compromising on performance. That is the idea behind the products from the ZERO Line by Mapei . The CO 2 emissions of products from the ZERO Line are quantified using standardized LCA (Life Cycle…

Swimming pool constructions: common practices & problems In swimming pool constructions, it has been common practice to install waterproofing membranes first, followed by the wall-levelling render, and then the tiling finish. The reasons given for this…

Forms of waterproofing Waterproofing membranes are in one of two physical forms when they are prepared for installation: (i) preformed sheets e.g. synthetic membranes such as TPO and PVC, bituminous torch-on and selfadhesive membranes, etc. (ii)…

THE SUCCESS OF CONCRETE Thirteen billion cubic metres of concrete are produced every year all around the world, the equivalent of around thirty billion tonnes or almost four tonnes per year for each inhabitant of the planet. This material owes…