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WHAT ARE GABIONS FOR?
Retaining structures4 min read

WHAT ARE GABIONS FOR?

Where gabion retaining structures are used — roads, bridges, drainage and slope stabilisation — and why they suit ground a rigid concrete wall does not.

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H-Frame Scaffolding, Adjustable Props & Formwork Support Equipment for Hire in Uganda
Scaffolding & formwork3 min read

H-Frame Scaffolding, Adjustable Props & Formwork Support Equipment for Hire in Uganda

We provide H-frame scaffolding, adjustable steel props, base jacks, U-head jacks, cross braces and other scaffolding and formwork support equipment for hire in Uganda.

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What Is Xypex Crystalline Waterproofing and How Does It Work?
Waterproofing2 min read

What Is Xypex Crystalline Waterproofing and How Does It Work?

Learn how Xypex crystalline waterproofing protects concrete from water penetration using reactive crystalline technology within concrete pores and capillaries.

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Xypex Admix: Waterproofing Concrete from the Time of Batching
Concrete admixtures2 min read

Xypex Admix: Waterproofing Concrete from the Time of Batching

Discover how Xypex Admix crystalline waterproofing is incorporated into fresh concrete during batching to provide integral waterproofing protection.

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Xypex Concentrate for Existing and Leaking Concrete Structures
Waterproofing2 min read

Xypex Concentrate for Existing and Leaking Concrete Structures

Xypex Concentrate provides crystalline waterproofing for existing concrete structures including basements, tanks, foundations and retaining walls.

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How to Stop Active Water Leaks in Concrete Using Xypex Repair Systems
Concrete repair1 min read

How to Stop Active Water Leaks in Concrete Using Xypex Repair Systems

Learn how active water leaks through concrete cracks, joints, tie holes and penetrations can be repaired using specialist Xypex repair systems.

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Xypex vs Waterproofing Membranes: Which System Should You Use?
Waterproofing1 min read

Xypex vs Waterproofing Membranes: Which System Should You Use?

Compare Xypex crystalline waterproofing with APP, sheet and liquid waterproofing membranes and understand where each system is most appropriate.

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Xypex Waterproofing for Basements, Water Tanks, Lift Pits and Retaining Walls
Waterproofing1 min read

Xypex Waterproofing for Basements, Water Tanks, Lift Pits and Retaining Walls

Explore how crystalline waterproofing can be used for basements, water tanks, lift pits, foundations and other concrete structures exposed to water.

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The Complete Xypex Waterproofing System: From New Concrete to Remedial Repair
Waterproofing2 min read

The Complete Xypex Waterproofing System: From New Concrete to Remedial Repair

Understand how Xypex Admix, Concentrate, Modified and repair products can form a complete concrete waterproofing and remediation strategy.

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Rising Damp in Buildings: Causes, Signs and Treatment in Uganda
Damp proofing2 min read

Rising Damp in Buildings: Causes, Signs and Treatment in Uganda

Rising Damp in Buildings: Causes, Signs and Treatment in Uganda

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How to Prevent Rising Damp Before Building Construction Begins
Damp proofing2 min read

How to Prevent Rising Damp Before Building Construction Begins

How to Prevent Rising Damp Before Building Construction Begins

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Chemical Damp-Proof Course Treatment for Existing Buildings
Damp proofing1 min read

Chemical Damp-Proof Course Treatment for Existing Buildings

Chemical Damp-Proof Course Treatment for Existing Buildings

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Crystalline Concrete Waterproofing Using Xypex and MasterSeal Systems
Waterproofing1 min read

Crystalline Concrete Waterproofing Using Xypex and MasterSeal Systems

Crystalline Concrete Waterproofing Using Xypex and MasterSeal Systems

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Basement and Foundation Waterproofing with Membrane Systems
Waterproofing1 min read

Basement and Foundation Waterproofing with Membrane Systems

Basement and Foundation Waterproofing with Membrane Systems

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PVC Waterstops and Waterproofing of Concrete Construction Joints
Waterproofing1 min read

PVC Waterstops and Waterproofing of Concrete Construction Joints

PVC Waterstops and Waterproofing of Concrete Construction Joints

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Choosing the Right Waterproofing Solution for Your Building in Uganda
Waterproofing1 min read

Choosing the Right Waterproofing Solution for Your Building in Uganda

Choosing the Right Waterproofing Solution for Your Building in Uganda

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