Why Choose Low-Density Cellular Concrete (LDCC) for Your Next Engineered Fill Project?
Nettles has become an industry leader in engineered flowable fill (check out our recent blog post about the advantages of EFF). For EFF projects, our experienced team uses Low-Density Cellular Concrete (LDCC) as a lightweight, highly flowable engineered fill solution. What is LDCC? Low-Density Cellular Concrete (LDCC) is a mixture of Portland Cement, water, and […]
Why Choose Engineered Flowable Fill for Your Next Engineered Fill Project or Structural Fill Project?
There are many options when determining the type of material to use for engineered fill on your project. For many applications, flowable fill is your best choice for geotechnical applications requiring engineered fill. What is Structural Fill vs. Engineered Fill? Engineered fill and structural fill are often used interchangeably. Structural fill most commonly refers to […]
How to Choose the Right Engineered Fill Contractor or Engineered Flowable Fill Contractor
Choosing the right engineered fill contractor is an important decision. The installation of engineered flowable fill is a science. But there is also an art to the process. Engineered fill projects normally require the movement of tons of fill material. If done properly, the engineered fill project goes off without a hitch. If there is […]
USING GYPSUM UNDERLAYMENT TO ACHIEVE ONE-HOUR FIRE RATING
Building codes mandate that all multi-family wood-frame construction projects must achieve a one-hour fire rating (a one-hour separation from floor to ceiling) in the floor-ceiling assemblies. However, there are more than 125 different ways to achieve this rating using different combinations of materials including rock, plywood, lightweight concrete, etc. At Nettles Construction Solutions, we […]
