True Grit
True Grit. Does sandpaper have what it takes? This blog is dedicated to my good friend and concrete colleague Elaine Toogood. She...
happy 1/2 birthday
GreyMatter concrete is now 6 months old….To pat ourselves on the back and reflect upon this mini journey of Architectural Visual Concrete...
The Elephant In The Room
In situ Architectural Concrete production is a specialist activity where quality is subject to many varying factors both within and...
Concrete Repair Category No.4. Grout Runs (striations)
Grout loss occurs when the formwork is not completely sealed. Grout will find its way through the tiniest of gaps especially when the...
Architectural Concrete Repair Category No.3. Segregation (sand runs)
Segregation in concrete is generally due to excessive water in the matrix but can also be caused by over compaction (vibration), dropping...
Architectural Concrete Repair Category No.2. Honeycombing
Honeycombing occurs due to lack of compaction. I've often seen, heard and read that honeycombing is attributed to poor workmanship as...
