Concrete by the roll

If you think building with concrete is hard work, new technology is flattening that idea right out.
UK manufacturer Concrete Canvas Ltd. has, as their name suggests, developed a flexible cement-impregnated fabric that hardens on hydration to form a thin, durable, waterproof and fireproof concrete layer. Essentially, it is concrete on a roll; all that is needed is water and air.

The benefits add up. It not only makes for rapid construction, but it means that a standard 150mm of poured concrete can be replaced with just 8mm for many surfacing applications.
The company website claims that, as a result, a material saving of 95 per cent can be achieved on typical construction projects, while also reducing the carbon footprint through materials, transport and time on site.