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Straight answers on driveways, floors, playgrounds, waterproofing and drainage in Cyprus, written by Dr Pericles Savva, Civil Engineer (PhD), Founder of CONCREX.
5 Signs Your Gutters Won't Survive a Cyprus Winter
Drainage

5 Signs Your Gutters Won't Survive a Cyprus Winter

Water marks, sagging runs, rusted joints, overflow and puddles at the foundation. How to spot failing gutters before the first heavy rain in Cyprus, and when to repair or replace.

2 October 2026 · 5 min read
Why We Test Every Mix: What a Lab Tells You That a Delivery Note Can't
Technical

Why We Test Every Mix: What a Lab Tells You That a Delivery Note Can't

Slump, air, temperature and 28-day cube strength. A civil engineer explains which concrete and screed tests matter under EN 206 and EN 12390, and why testing protects your project in Cyprus.

2 October 2026 · 6 min read
C25/30 or C30/37? Choosing the Right Concrete for Your Project (EN 206)
Technical

C25/30 or C30/37? Choosing the Right Concrete for Your Project (EN 206)

Strength classes and exposure classes under EN 206 explained by a civil engineer, including what coastal Cyprus projects need for durability against salt and carbonation.

21 September 2026 · 6 min read
Garage and Workshop Floors: Epoxy, Polyurethane, Resin Stone or Sealed Concrete?
Floors

Garage and Workshop Floors: Epoxy, Polyurethane, Resin Stone or Sealed Concrete?

Hot tyre pick-up, oil, chemicals, slip resistance and moisture. A comparison of garage and workshop floor finishes for Cypriot homes and businesses.

7 September 2026 · 5 min read
Best Pool Surround Surfaces in Cyprus: Cool, Non-Slip and Low Maintenance
VUBA Stone Carpet

Best Pool Surround Surfaces in Cyprus: Cool, Non-Slip and Low Maintenance

Resin stone carpet, natural stone, tiles, concrete and EPDM compared for pool decks in Cyprus. Heat, slip resistance, drainage and maintenance explained.

17 August 2026 · 5 min read
Precast Block Retaining Walls vs Cast-in-Place Concrete: A Practical Comparison
Precast

Precast Block Retaining Walls vs Cast-in-Place Concrete: A Practical Comparison

Speed, cost, design, drainage and permits. How interlocking precast concrete blocks compare with traditional reinforced concrete retaining walls for Cyprus plots.

3 August 2026 · 5 min read
Why New Concrete Cracks in the Cyprus Summer (and How to Stop It)
Technical

Why New Concrete Cracks in the Cyprus Summer (and How to Stop It)

Plastic shrinkage, drying shrinkage and thermal cracks explained by a civil engineer, with practical rules for pouring and curing concrete in hot Cyprus weather.

20 July 2026 · 6 min read
How to Clean and Maintain a Resin-Bound Driveway (VUBA Aftercare)
VUBA Stone Carpet

How to Clean and Maintain a Resin-Bound Driveway (VUBA Aftercare)

Sweeping, washing, oil spills, weeds, moss and pressure washers. A simple aftercare routine that keeps a VUBA resin stone carpet looking new in the Cyprus climate.

6 July 2026 · 4 min read

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