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Scientific Services

Durham County Council Information Service

County Hall

Building Materials

We can test all types of building materials for compliance with the relevant British Standards.

Building site and Cement mixer

Concrete

Carbonation
Mix proportions
Aggregate grading
Chloride and/or sulphate attack

Carbonation of concrete

Mortars / Plasters

Mix proportions
Sand grading

Timber

Wood preservatives

Fill and Hardcore

Chloride and/or sulphate content

Blastfurnace Slag

Composition / Metal oxides and suitability for use

Contact Details

Email: Scientific Services
Tel: 0191 3834232
Fax: 0191 3834234