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Repairs and routine maintenance. These are the life of your property. Deferred maintenance can lead to active leaks that cause damage to the walls and foundation. 

GFCI-protected exterior electrical outlets are essential for preventing electrical hazards. Additionally, using an in-use cover protects the circuit during appliance usage.

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When considering toilet seats, it is helpful to know that there are two types of toilet seats.

:Round
:Elongated

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On occasion, someone will need a face lift for that old deck. Rather than a re-build, we can wash it, replace broken boards and bring it back to life.

What is Fibre-reinforced concrete

Fibre-reinforced concrete (FRC) is concrete that has fibrous materials mixed in to increase the concrete's durability and structural integrity. FRC has small, short, and discreet fibres that are randomly oriented yet uniformly distributed throughout the concrete. The fibres can be circular or flat, and often makeup one to three per cent of the concrete mix's total volume. Common fibres used in reinforced concrete include steel, glass, synthetic, and natural fibres.

Why fibres are used?

On its own, concrete lacks tensile strength and is prone to cracking. But fibre-reinforced concrete can improve tensile strength and control cracking in concrete structures that are often caused by plastic shrinkage and drying shrinkage. Fibres in concrete can also reduce the permeability of concrete, which limits the amount of water that bleeds out, further reducing shrinkage cracking during curing.

The necessity of Fiber Reinforced Concrete
1- It increases the tensile strength of the concrete.
2- It reduces the air voids and water voids the inherent porosity of gel.
3- It increases the durability of the concrete.
4- Fibers such as graphite and glass have excellent resistance to creep, while the same is not true for most resins. Therefore, the orientation and volume of fibres have a significant influence on the creep performance of rebars/tendons.
5- Reinforced concrete itself is a composite material, where the reinforcement acts as the strengthening fibre and the concrete as the matrix. It is therefore imperative that the behaviour under thermal stresses for the two materials be similar so that the differential deformations of concrete and the reinforcement are minimized.
6- It has been recognized that the addition of small, closely spaced and uniformly dispersed fibres to concrete would act as crack arrester and would substantially improve its static and dynamic properties.

Types of Fibers :
1- Steel fibres
2- Glass fibres
3- Carbon Fibers
4- Cellulose Fibers
5- Synthetic Fibers
6- Natural Fibers

Advantages Of Fibre Reinforced Concrete :

1- High modulus of elasticity for effective long-term reinforcement, even in the hardened concrete. Does not rust nor corrode and requires no minimum cover.
2- Ideal aspect ratio (i.e. the relationship between Fiber diameter and length) which makes them excellent for early-age performance.
3- Easily placed, Cast, Sprayed and less labour intensive than placing rebar.
4- Greater retained toughness in conventional concrete mixes.
5- Higher flexural strength, depending on the addition rate.
6- Can be made into thin sheets or irregular shapes.
7- FRC possesses enough plasticity to go under large deformation once the peak load has been reached.
8- Increased durability and high flexural rigidity. 9- Reduced permeability, bleeding, and formation of microcracks. 10- Minimum weathering effect. 11. Reduces deflection. 12. Minimum corrosion.

Disadvantages Of Fibre Reinforced Concrete:

1- Fibres are costly.
2- The fibres should be uniformly distributed in concrete because they may not mix well and form lumps.
3- The size of the coarse aggregate is restricted to 10 mm.
4- Mixing of fibres in large volume could be tedious.
5- Construction with FRC skilled labours.

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Mr. Wes never disappoints! Always on time & always professional.

Commercial pressure washing! 🧼 Need a deep cleaning at your place of business? Trust Spector.

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While performing foundation repairs on a historic city building, my comrade found an old coin from 1942.

When keeping the original, solid wood doors is a priority. Trust Spector 🎨 👨‍🎨

An Improperly supported floor system was present at the time of inspection. Further evaluation is required. 😮

Building a home? When should you have it inspected?

1. After framing, (rough in) electrical wiring, plumbing & HVAC duct work. BEFORE Sheetrock is installed. This will provide knowledge and confirmation of proper building practices.

2. The Final- The home is functionally complete. Utilities are active and appliances have been installed. This will provide knowledge and confirmation concerning proper practices, as well as information into homeowner maintenance.

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Buying a home is a big purchase and at times, can be scary. My job is to clearly define your homes current condition and direct you to the proper next steps. Bringing you the peace of mind you deserve. 🏡 😊

Unfortunately, a very popular electrical panel has been recalled due to safety/fire hazards. These panels are common in Commercial, Multi family and residential facilities. When you need a thorough inspection, trust Spector!

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A wonderful event, great turnout and even better company/friends.

When it comes to commercial RE, you know who to call 📱 and the crew @ Midtown!!

What a great day for major electricity ⚡️ when you need a thorough inspection of your commercial property. Trust Spector!