15 Ingenious Construction Workers with Skills You Must See

we here at factopedia feel that construction workers are unsung heroes every town village and city needs construction workers and some of them do truly genius work some of them have mind-bending skills and hopefully when you see them in action you will learn to respect their genius these are ingenious construction workers with skills you must see [Music] number 15 malaysian interlocking bricks we all know how making a house or wall out of bricks works you prepare some mortar you grab some bricks and you stick the two together well there's more to it than that but you get the general idea but what if you could skip the messy mortar altogether ingenious construction workers came up with the concept of interlocking bricks and it has been an enormous success the bricks are cleverly shaped to lock into each other with a sheer key and lock mechanism each brick will offer the next brick support and the load transfer is gained through gravity and shear transfer [Music] the bricks are made with stone dust sand and cement then compressed to form bricks with their interlocking patterns they will then sit to cure for about a week though a little more expensive than traditional bricks and anywhere between 50 cents and two dollars each they're proven to be a popular option with construction workers who would prefer not to get covered in mortar after every working day they're also easier to install with fewer laborers provide a cooler interior and are reasonably earthquake resistant like this video smash the subscribe button and click the notification bell right now or this centipede will crawl on your face when you're sleeping now it's time for the odd topic in the compilation edit we are currently showing you it should be clear just how brilliant construction workers can be they can be faster than barry allen which is extremely badass throughout the rest of this video we'll be showing you more specific clips of how brilliant construction workers can be but for the odd topic today we just thought we'd briefly take time to focus on showcasing a sample selection of just how speedy they can be when they put their mind to it utterly incredible especially given how good the work they end up producing can be comment down below with the hashtag oddtopic and let us know your opinion in relation to what we just showed on screen with that said let's keep things moving number 14 modular screed systems if you've got heat insulation or sound insulation panels in your home then you've probably heard of screed it's a finishing layer of material that goes on top of concrete flooring to give it a beautiful finish typically they go on the inside of your home but they can be modified for outdoor use as well the problem with screeds is that they can be unpredictable they tend to be made with a mixture of cement and sand which can peel crack and collapse without a lot of warning that's why geniuses came up with new modular screed systems like schluter bekotek which removes a lot of these problems they're designed to be functionally safe and crack-free floating screeds for use on natural stone ceramic tiles and similar materials the way they're cured means there's minimal risk of shrinkage and you don't have to waste time installing control joints and movement joints as dull as all this sounds it's actually quite a critical product to have the technical aspects of this product solve so many modern day problems that people have had with traditional screens 13 rock wool ever wanted to feel like you're living inside a volcano yeah same especially with these bitterly cold winters well now you kinda can rockwool insulation is a thing and it originates from a volcanic rock that has been melted down at around 2912 degrees fahrenheit once it's been melted down clever workers spin it into wool then bind it together with oils and resins it then becomes a waterproof form of insulation that anyone with noisy neighbors or a drum kit can probably benefit from you can use rock wool in your walls flooring and roof it offers exceptional thermal properties but also helps with sound insulation and fire protection as it's a mineral product you'll likely have no problems with mold or rot which is bound to offer some relief it's also vapor permeable and doesn't cause skin irritation like some fiberglass insulation products do so why isn't everyone insulating their home with a volcano well the price tag might have something to do with it this insulation material can be around 10 percent more expensive than other types on the market number 12 under floor heating systems who was the genius who came up with the idea of under floor heating systems honestly they need to give themselves a massive pat on the back once upon a time we had to walk through the house on ice cold flooring waiting for the central heating fires and heat pumps to warm our bodies and souls now we can head to the bathroom even in the middle of the night knowing we don't even have to put socks on if underfloor heating systems aren't the greatest invention ever then well i'll eat my hat there are many standout companies that offer this form of heating like continental underfloor heating in the uk for example they provide the continental screed system which is an ideal option for both new builds and renovations that have a new screen floor being laid it's efficient and is even useful for people who have a low flow temperature you can still enjoy high heat output the best part is it's no drama for them to install they say it's one of the easiest install options for ground floors but even works with beams and blocks for use as an intermediate floor number 11 venetian plaster there's an old saying that comes to mind when talking about some modern day homes they don't make them like they used to there used to be quite a lot of intricate details in new builds that just don't appear in construction today that's not to say that every old technique is gone though venetian plaster has stuck around and it's as beautiful as ever this plaster form is older than the romans and has been found in the walls of roman villas and the ruins of pompeii it's made with crushed marble and lime putty and then has a tint added to it to suit the look you're trying to achieve some people even add natural stone and polished marble for added effect it was commonly used throughout europe but the trend is slowly gaining momentum in north america as well [Music] some businesses like exotic wall finishes and design for example specialize in it after all why should you have boring white walls if you don't have to this company forms its own mix of venetian plaster then pairs it with beautiful colors with enough of this in your home you can feel like you're living in a beautiful ancient structure talk about genius number 10 doka flex have you ever wondered how construction workers are able to create unique shapes in the buildings and construction work they carry out like bridges tunnels and high-rise buildings for example they definitely aren't doing it by eye otherwise there'd be structures collapsing left right and center instead they're probably using systems like doka flex as you can see from here consists of different elements dokaflex is a type of floor slab formwork that you can set up to achieve a particular shape with concrete you can use any type of plywood within the system and it's suitable for almost any shape this is proven true in the fact that dokaflex has been seen helping to form the shape of tunnels bridges power plants mining facilities and more it's easy to set up because it has a predefined system grid and it's cost efficient as well construction workers also love how it adapts to all layouts because it has such a flexible grid i mean i'm no construction expert but i can see the value in some like that rather than relying on my eye to form a perfect shape without any mistakes number nine underwater epoxy if you've ever tried to apply sticky tape to a wet surface you know it's not practical in fact it can often seem like nothing sticks to anything wet so how are you supposed to fix problems on things like boats well some ingenious people came up with the solution an underwater epoxy patching compound same thing for every section you're doing the perimeter known as waveguard 3000 this unique and innovative product is designed to work on both wet and dry surfaces it's solvent free but cures lightning fast when it's immersed in saltwater or fresh water and in the air if you find yourself on a boat with damage caused by debris or ice you can use it to protect against further damage who knows maybe the titanic could have used some of this magic although it's mainly used to seal little holes and cracks in boats rather than giant gashes caused by massive icebergs icebergs aside there's almost nothing this epoxy can't do you can use it on drilling rigs sewerage treatment tanks bulkheads pilings and in the splash zones of all these things too i don't know about you but i'm pretty sure this product does a lot more than a simple roll of sticky tape ever could number eight bioclimatic pergola installation many homeowners love the idea of having an outdoor space in which to relax but when they get outside in the sunshine they realize the heat and sun is just too unbearable to enjoy a shade sale might be helpful but they degrade over time and end up looking terrible you could use a sun umbrella but you have to take them down in adverse weather conditions but some genius came up with the idea of a bioclimatic pergola installation this unique product installed outside your home offers protection against the weather while also offering temperature regulation the company that offers them frameless systems can install them in a single day they then become a functional form of shelter while also being aesthetically pleasing like a work of art the company also offers verandas terraces frameless glazing systems and more some of these can be controlled by intelligent systems and home automation it's almost like we've skipped 2021 and gone straight to 2080. these pergolas are not only popular with homeowners but restaurant owners as well their guests can relax and dine in comfort outside without the harsh sunshine causing problems number seven fiberglass let's take a moment to thank the genius who came up with the concept of fiberglass since its invention it has been used in an endless number of items that require both strength and lightness it can be formed into almost any shape and is corrosion resistant and economical it basically takes all the boxes the thickness of fiberglass tends to range from around 1 16 of an inch to half an inch you can also use a sandwich construction method to make something lighter or stiffer whatever mold you use the fiberglass will contour to it you can even use multi-piece molds for something larger fiberglass has brilliant insulating properties and you can use resin products to make it fire retardant as well now you can see why many race motorcycle fairings feature it it adds little to no weight to the bike holds up well to damage and is easy to repair if it becomes cracked or damaged you can just add more fiberglass it also doesn't hurt that it's so affordable even though it's clearly quite an advanced material almost anyone with use for it can afford to buy it number 6. countertop epoxy kits did you know a full kitchen renovation can cost upwards of thousand dollars in fact the sky's the limit depending on the materials and appliances you use if you have an old and dated kitchen but a very limited budget you might be looking for cost-effective ways to upgrade it short of cutting corners what can you do well some genius came up with the idea of countertop epoxy kits obviously it's a little thinner over here so i know it's thick here rather than throw away a perfectly good countertop that's just a little old looking you can give it a new lease on life with epoxy these kits come with all the products you need for the final look along with video instructions so you can make sure you're doing it correctly when you buy these kits from high quality providers there are also other benefits alongside an attractive finish the materials are that good that you don't have to worry about scratches or heat and if something does happen to damage it well you just need to buy another kit later down the line and do it again there's no need to replace the countertop at all number five thermoplastic road marking isn't it amazing to think that a single line on the road can prevent carnage the car in the left lane knows to stay on their side of the line and the car on the right knows to stay on the right of course accidents still happen but for the most part this line keeps everyone in check but what is that line actually made of is it house paint is it spray paint it's actually thermoplastic road paint that also gets called hot melt marking paint it goes on as a powder and then a hot melt kettle is put on top of it to heat it to around 392 degrees fahrenheit once it cools down it's a robust hard line that's bright reflective and wear resistant over time though it became known that the slipperiness of the paint could cause wheel slips this was particularly troublesome during rain and snow some countries started to reduce the use of this paint but manufacturers just put their genius staff to work up to come with a solution to add more grip they just started adding glass beads these beads added much needed grip for pedestrians and vehicles alike now you can find this paint on roads walkways car parks and more number 4. firestone rubber cover roofing weather tightness has always been a problem with many roofing technologies over the decades it's not always easy to know at the time of coming up with a new roofing product whether it's gonna last the distance small residential flat roofs can sometimes be tricky to work with which is why firestone came up with rubber cover epdm roofing this unique roofing system uses rubber membranes to promote a durable and watertight roofing system it works for residential flats home extensions garages carports balconies garden sheds and more you might be wondering why roofing is a sign of an ingenious worker well this roofing type is something truly special first of all it comes as seamless sheets in just one piece it's also easy to install flexible and incredibly durable those are all things you want in roofing materials and their installation process when you buy this roofing material you also get all the accessories you need to install it properly the website even has helpful installation instruction sheets essentially rubber cover roofing solves a whole heap of different problems for homeowners and landlords alike as it turns out rubber isn't just for tires number three blaster meister mortar if there's one thing that's quite frustrating about our modern day mortar it's that it hasn't seemed to advance very much it still takes such a long time to dry which is frustrating in high traffic areas that's why this jointing mortar speed product from flastermeister is a game changer for contractors you can install it as a slurry grout mortar and it has a plastic-like consistency you have to do is make sure you use a lot of water throughout the entire jointing process this makes sure the stones you're using don't produce a lot of dust given the need for water some construction workers plan their paving work for when there's a light drizzle once you've got all the pavers laid out you then only need to wait for up to half an hour for it to dry people can be walking on it in no time if you're after a picture-perfect finish then this product can help you achieve that as well once you've got all your paving stones in place you can scrape off the excess mortar with a squeegee sponge cleaning machine or a high pressure cleaner you won't find too many contractors who aren't impressed with this miracle product number two kvx hydroflex finding the best cement resin ceiling mortar is hard work you can't always rely on the manufacturer information to be accurate and you don't really have the option to redo the job once it's already done so genius workers put their heads together and came up with kbeck's hydroflex once you use this miracle mortar you'll likely not want to try anything else it comes in dry powder form and you can mix it with water to be used inside and outside your property this product is ideal for sealing cracks up to 0.75 millimeters wide in any number of underground or above ground areas use it on benches boards foundation structures or even in wet and damp rooms it's also a suitable option for under floor heating systems and in flooring and cladding systems with a c2 class glue even better you can use cabex hydroflex in swimming pools water tanks and other liquids there's almost nowhere this product won't show off its worth what construction workers and homeowners also love is that it's flexible waterproof shrink resistant and resistant to freezing cycles pretty much no weather conditions prove too much for hydroflex to handle number one cable connecting systems there are many products and systems we use and rely on every day that we could never imagine trying to create ourselves fortunately there are some pretty smart people out there who can come up with solutions all we have to do is buy them take cable connecting systems as an example most of us wouldn't dream of creating our own even though we do need them fortunately companies like bbc cell pack exist who can do it for us this company has done one thing and one thing only for over half a century make cable connection systems and their accessories for low and medium voltage they handle everything from raw materials and their cast resins and gels through to plastic formulas installation and packaging while the products themselves are pretty complicated the manufacturer makes it simple they provide installation videos for things like how to install a cold connection sleeve with warm external protection they even explain the different electrical connections sleeve bodies and parts you need like hose clips i don't know about you but i'm thankful every day that i'm not the one having to come up with these complicated products i must admit i never realized just how intense the construction industry could be there are so many products out there and construction workers have to be skilled in using all of them have you had any of these skilled workers and amazing products in your home also check out our other cool stuff show it up on screen right now see you next time

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Length: 20min 43sec (1243 seconds)

Published: Sun May 30 2021