Paving and Concreting

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Across
  1. 6. – A popular, high-strength zigzag paving pattern often used for driveways to prevent pavers from shifting under vehicle weight.
  2. 7. – The natural soil base that must be compacted and leveled before any paving layers are added.
  3. 9. – A deliberate gap or groove placed in a concrete slab to control where cracks occur.
Down
  1. 1. – A white, powdery salt deposit that can form on the surface of concrete or pavers when water evaporates.
  2. 2. – Granular materials like sand, gravel, or crushed stone used in a concrete mix.
  3. 3. – A long straight tool used to strike off and level the surface of freshly poured concrete or bedding sand.
  4. 4. – The process of maintaining moisture and temperature in fresh concrete to ensure it reaches full strength.SLUMP – A test used to measure the consistency and workability of a concrete mix before it is poured.
  5. 5. – The temporary or permanent timber or steel "moulds" used to hold wet concrete in shape until it hardens.
  6. 8. – A chemical added to the concrete mix to change its properties, such as speeding up or slowing down the set time.