Composite siding is not biodegradable, however, and its color fades over time. Fiber cement siding is a low-maintenance, fire-resistant material composed of cellulose and Portland cement.

Read our guide for tips on how to spot asbestos cement siding and to learn how and when to start the asbestos-removal process. Some types of asbestos are common in building materials such as ...

Cement and concrete are commonly mistaken for each other, but it’s important to know which is which. To help you remember, we’re detailing the differences: cement vs. concrete. After reading t ...

He spread his arms as if circumscribing the entire Roman world. Modern concrete, based on a material known as Portland cement, was developed in England in the 19th century and is the world’s ...

A shooting at a gathering of juveniles over the weekend resulted in the arrest of a teenage boy. There were no reported injuries and there is no continuing threat to the public. The Pennington ...

By Stanley Reed Reporting from Brevik, Norway Even in the idyllic Norwegian summer, with anglers casting for mackerel from nearby piers, the century-old cement plant on the edge of the harbor town ...

A significant early season winter storm is predicted to move through the Fairbanks area in the coming days. The National Weather Service in Fairbanks issued a special weather statement Thursday ...

The cement industry in Europe is flourishing owing to rising construction demands driven by urbanization and infrastructure investment. The market value of the European cement industry was ...

Representative image NEW DELHI: The cement industry is expected to record slower growth of 7 to 8 per cent to 475 million tonnes this fiscal, impacted by lower growth in the first half after ...

Cement demand is set to grow slower at 7-8 per cent year-on-year to 475 million tonnes this fiscal, after clocking a compound annual growth rate of 11 per cent between FY22 and FY24. However ...

French cement-maker Lafarge will face trial in Paris on charges that it financed terrorism and breached international sanctions, investigating judges said Wednesday. Lafarge, which was purchased in ...

Total cement dispatches in October 2024 rose to 4.357 million tonnes, up from 4.006 million tonnes in the same month last fiscal year, reflecting an 8.74% increase. This growth is primarily ...