Hebau GmbH

Acidic, but the result is elegant

The requirements placed on visual surface quality are especially demanding for architectural concrete. Of great significance here, moreover, is not only consistent quality assurance for all components – i.e., uniform surface quality and color – but also implementation of preventive measures to ensure that undesirable external ageing effects are prevented altogether.

Giving concrete a look of natural stone is today of special importance. Particularly in the design of curtain façades, architects aim to create a natural stone look. To obtain these results, the use of the required construction...

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