Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
swimming pool construction video
Turning a garden pond into a natural swimming pool, starting with desilting and clearing vegetation. For more information visit http://www.jexplantukltd.co.uk
Monday, August 11, 2008
Composite Decks
Watch as Danny Lipford from Today's Homeowner explores the advantages of a composite deck
Friday, May 30, 2008
STOPAQ corrosion prevention & sealing video
STOPAQ EUROPE B.V. produce a totally unique and innovative range of products, based on viscous-elastic technology. The solutions are crucial for the long term protection against the damages caused by water infiltration and corrosion. The patented STOPAQ products have been widely used throughout the world by major oil and gas, construction, telecommunications, power, water/waste water and utility companies.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
A demonstration of green construction
In May 2008, the Museum of Science and Industry opened the exhibit "Smart Home: Green + Wired," featuring a modular home created by California-based Michelle Kaufmann designs.
The 2,500 square-foot mkSolaire model home demonstrates several green building techniques including the use of recycled materials, sustainable gardens and a green roof.
In this video, Mark Boyer of YoChicago.com talks to Anne Rashford, MSI's director of temporary exhibits, about the exhibit's history, purpose and design.
The 2,500 square-foot mkSolaire model home demonstrates several green building techniques including the use of recycled materials, sustainable gardens and a green roof.
In this video, Mark Boyer of YoChicago.com talks to Anne Rashford, MSI's director of temporary exhibits, about the exhibit's history, purpose and design.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Pneumatic Nailer for Chinking Nails
Proof testing a modified air nailer to install chinking nails as taught by LHBA construction methods. Visit www.loghomebuilders.org
Building Patriot Pride - Art and Visual Technology
Explore beyond the "No Trespassing" signs on the construction site of the future Art and Visual Technology Building and hear about all of it's exciting new features. But there's no need to throw on your boots and hard hat. You'll find all access right here
Friday, April 18, 2008
Grotto Wine Cellar Door: LVL Construction Technology
An explanation of the LVL process used in Grotto Wine Doors
Infrared Applications in Building Science & Green Building
Green Building and Energy efficient construction requires the use of Infrared technology from Flir Systems cameras and trained consultants.
Green Technology - Build large via small wooden blocks
This video illustrates Zipblocks being used to construct bridge columns, cinderblock-like walls, and how pre-tiled Zipblocks can be used to instantly assemble tiled walls & floors.
Zipblocks are a unique modular interlocking construction technology that allows builders to instantly build "finished" projects on just about any scale.
***Some advantages of building with Zipblocks are***
Green Technology: Zipblocks create zero waste during construction as when you cut a Zipblock in two you are only creating two smaller Zipblocks. Zipblocks can be manufactured from renewable resources or from recycled materials. Unless Zipblocks are glued together they are a re-usable building product.
Bond any two different materials together: You can join Styrofoam Zipblocks to steel Zipblocks to wood Zipblocks to rubber Zipblocks with ease. Because Zipblocks mechanically interlock they will always bond to other Zipblocks...regardless of the materials from which they are made.
Simple: Zipblocks simply lock together on placement.
No tools required: No tools are required to build using Zipblocks.
No adhesives required: Use of adhesives with Zipblocks to enhance stability is optional.
No Screws or nails required: Use of screws and nails to enhance stability is optional.
No skilled labor required: If you can assemble a toy-construction brick kit...you have the skills necessary to build with Zipblocks.
Add fibrous strength to large structures: You can add fibrous strength to structures by weaving lengths of Zipblocks together in opposing directions. Think of it like this. Plywood is very strong but it only comes in limited sizes. Zipblocks allow you to build things virtually any size and at the same time the entirety of whatever you build can exhibit the strength characteristics exhibited by plywood.
Extremely strong: It is extremely easy to reinforce Zipblocks via rebar and steel reinforcements.
Save time: You can build life-size structures almost as quickly as you can put toy-construction brick kits together. Click here to see how fast a course of Zipblocks can be laid.
Inexpensive to manufacture: Because Zipblocks are so simple...we estimate that manufacturing them would only cost 10% of the actual cost of the raw materials used to fabricate them.
Pre-tiled wall, floors, patios, and walkways: You can build instant tiled flooring with Zipblocks.
Limitless Application: What can you build with Zipblocks? Well you can build anything that you can build with toy-construction brick's...but on a much larger scale. You can build bridges, toys, landscape edging, tunnels, balconies, walls, etc. etc.
Easy for robots to fabricate products with: Because of their cubic/interlocking properties it is easy to program CNC machines to fabricate products using Zipblocks. At Zipblocks we like to refer to this process as robolithography.
Variety: Zipblocks come in many flavors. There are basic Zipblocks, advanced Zipblocks, snake Zipblocks, Curve Zipblocks, and etc. They all have special characteristics that make them ideal for certain applications.
You can learn more about Zipblocks at http://www.ZipBlocks.com
Zipblocks are a unique modular interlocking construction technology that allows builders to instantly build "finished" projects on just about any scale.
***Some advantages of building with Zipblocks are***
Green Technology: Zipblocks create zero waste during construction as when you cut a Zipblock in two you are only creating two smaller Zipblocks. Zipblocks can be manufactured from renewable resources or from recycled materials. Unless Zipblocks are glued together they are a re-usable building product.
Bond any two different materials together: You can join Styrofoam Zipblocks to steel Zipblocks to wood Zipblocks to rubber Zipblocks with ease. Because Zipblocks mechanically interlock they will always bond to other Zipblocks...regardless of the materials from which they are made.
Simple: Zipblocks simply lock together on placement.
No tools required: No tools are required to build using Zipblocks.
No adhesives required: Use of adhesives with Zipblocks to enhance stability is optional.
No Screws or nails required: Use of screws and nails to enhance stability is optional.
No skilled labor required: If you can assemble a toy-construction brick kit...you have the skills necessary to build with Zipblocks.
Add fibrous strength to large structures: You can add fibrous strength to structures by weaving lengths of Zipblocks together in opposing directions. Think of it like this. Plywood is very strong but it only comes in limited sizes. Zipblocks allow you to build things virtually any size and at the same time the entirety of whatever you build can exhibit the strength characteristics exhibited by plywood.
Extremely strong: It is extremely easy to reinforce Zipblocks via rebar and steel reinforcements.
Save time: You can build life-size structures almost as quickly as you can put toy-construction brick kits together. Click here to see how fast a course of Zipblocks can be laid.
Inexpensive to manufacture: Because Zipblocks are so simple...we estimate that manufacturing them would only cost 10% of the actual cost of the raw materials used to fabricate them.
Pre-tiled wall, floors, patios, and walkways: You can build instant tiled flooring with Zipblocks.
Limitless Application: What can you build with Zipblocks? Well you can build anything that you can build with toy-construction brick's...but on a much larger scale. You can build bridges, toys, landscape edging, tunnels, balconies, walls, etc. etc.
Easy for robots to fabricate products with: Because of their cubic/interlocking properties it is easy to program CNC machines to fabricate products using Zipblocks. At Zipblocks we like to refer to this process as robolithography.
Variety: Zipblocks come in many flavors. There are basic Zipblocks, advanced Zipblocks, snake Zipblocks, Curve Zipblocks, and etc. They all have special characteristics that make them ideal for certain applications.
You can learn more about Zipblocks at http://www.ZipBlocks.com
Crystal-Guard: Treatment of Asbestos
Crystal-Guard encapsulate asbestos crystals making it harmless. It also reduces melting temperature of asbestos allowing it to be detoxified and become recyclable material. This video is showing the simple application of Crystal-Guard on asbestos contaminated walls
Lightweight Construction Methodologies
The Merits of Foam Concrete:It does not sink and requires no consolidation; It is light-weigh and does not provide considerable loading; It is liquid and enables to infill any hollows; It possesses excellent load sharing characteristics; It does not require vibration compaction while laying; It does not require further servicing after the laying; High thermal and sound insulation; Weak moisture adsorption during the whole period; High temperature difference stability; It does not make any side load; Excellent flameproof properties; It is highly profitable material; It is harmless material; It is reliable quality control;
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
How to Use a Wood Lathe (Video)
Cutting Curves With Wood Lathe
Cutting out the ornamental beads for wood lathe project. Learn to make furniture like a pro in this free woodworking lesson
Chucking Block With Wood Lathe
Chucking the wood block for wood lathe project. Learn to make furniture like a pro in this free woodworking lesson
Shaping Handle With Wood Lathe
Shaping the handle for wood lathe project. Learn to make furniture like a pro in this free woodworking lesson
Smoothing Handle With Wood Lathe
Smoothing the handle for wood lathe project. Learn to make furniture like a pro in this free woodworking lesson
Cutting out the ornamental beads for wood lathe project. Learn to make furniture like a pro in this free woodworking lesson
Chucking Block With Wood Lathe
Chucking the wood block for wood lathe project. Learn to make furniture like a pro in this free woodworking lesson
Shaping Handle With Wood Lathe
Shaping the handle for wood lathe project. Learn to make furniture like a pro in this free woodworking lesson
Smoothing Handle With Wood Lathe
Smoothing the handle for wood lathe project. Learn to make furniture like a pro in this free woodworking lesson
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