How to Install Steel Sheets to Protect Mortar Around Window Frames and Other Areas from Freezing!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. This cold snap is really something, isn’t it? How’s it going in your area? Are you all okay? Because of this cold snap, we’re looking at a slight delay on one of our projects… Well, I guess it can’t be helped. Is our work a battle against nature?…
From now on, hot water mixed with fast-setting cement is the best combination.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. At this time of year, even if it costs a bit more, isn’t fast-setting cement just more convenient in many ways? Choosing the Right Cement and Flow Tests—I think I’ve written about this before, but cement tends to take longer to develop strength in the winter, doesn’t it? …
Prevent Freezing by Allowing the Spray Coating to Cure for 5 Hours | Quality Control for Winter Slope Construction
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We’ve been hit by a major cold snap for the past few days—how is everyone holding up? Here in Nagano, we’re working on a slope at minus 15 degrees Celsius, installing the retaining wall almost directly on the slope. The other day, heavy snow fell again in the afternoon, bringing work at the site to a halt. Snow at this time of year is really tough. Overall, the...
Comparative Testing Is Essential When Using Antifreeze | How to Verify the Strength of Cement Slurry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We were talking about antifreeze at our office. I had already explained to our employees why antifreeze is pointless. So, even though they know this, if the general contractor says to use it, we’ll have to use it. The option of not using antifreeze is…
This Year, I'm Finally Going to Experiment with Antifreeze | Decision Article
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s still that nice time of year when it’s just warm enough to break a light sweat—perfect for working. It’s a great season! And soon, it’ll start getting much colder, won’t it? Every time it gets cold, I say, “This year, I’m definitely going to try this experiment!”—and yet, here we are, already in the third year…
Key Points to Note for Test Mixes | Concrete Quality
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I did some test mixing for the first time in a while, lol. Even though the current method has been established for over 30 years now, I can’t help but wonder, “What’s the point of test mixing anyway?” When it comes to spray mortar, you mix a 1:4 mortar ratio, but based on experience, it’s almost always…
"Questioning Conventional Wisdom" Series (Part 1) | Rethinking the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Around this time of year, I’m swamped with estimates, construction plans, and cost calculations for the next fiscal year. Lately, I’ve been spending almost all my time on-site, so I really don’t have any time, haha. When people call me, they say, “Oh, are you on-site? Should we just email instead?”—such kind words…
Comparative Tests Should Be Conducted When Using Antifreeze | Winter Construction
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I’ve been in the Nagano area for the past few days. That’s because this company is having its year-end party today, lol. Well, that’s not *the* only reason, but since that’s pretty much the main reason, I’m off to the party, lol. I’m fully recovered from the flu, too!! Anyway, moving on… Our office staff…