How Do You Mix Recycled Glass In Concrete?
There are companies that are creating artistic effects in the use of concrete mixed with recycled glass. Not only are the artistic effects wonderful to view, especially as light reflects from different angles, but this is a great way to reuse glass that would otherwise be filling trash heaps. Companies are rolling out decoratively colored countertops and sidewalks using the mixture. If you want to experiment with mixing your own recycled glass in concrete, here are some pointers that might help. Decide where you want to use your mix of recycled glass and concrete. Do not use it where it will be structurally weight-bearing since the glass combination has not been proven to be as structurally sound as stone aggregate and a home mixture is likely to be less perfected. Use broken pieces of recycled glass, called ‘cullet’ or buy tumbled glass for surfaces where sharpness is an issue; surfaces that will not be smoothed or top coated. You can order it from companies that specialize in supplyi
