Ordinary portland cement have 3 grade 33 43 and 53.
Which cement is best for roof opc or ppc.
Initial strength of opc cement after 7 days is higher than ppc cement.
So curing cost is less in opc cement.
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There are three types of cement used for floor tile fixing are ordinary portland cement opc grade 33 43 and 53 portland slag cement psc and portland pozzolana cement ppc but which one is the best cement it used for tile fixing opc or ppc.
Final strength of opc cement 43 grade is same as ppc cement.
In these works strength is not the major criteria.
Ppc cement more durable in long run.
But if the weather is hot then opc need 10 days and ppc required minimum 14 days.
Opc cement is less durable in long run.
Flyash based cement ppc is recommended for brick masonry plastering tiling and waterproofing works.
Grade 33 opc cement is old cement and there manufacturing is stop now a days grade 43 and 53 cement is manufacturing and used in civil construction work.
Opc cement requires minimum of 7 days for curing but ppc cement requires minimum of 10 days for curing.
All opc brand cement are very good for rcc structure from foundation to roof.
Ppc has an edge on opc as ppc has slower rate of heat of hydration.
Final strength after 28 days final strength of ppc cement after 28 days is comparable to opc 43 grade cement.