Owners and architects choose polished concrete as an alternative to floor coverings, but the results can be particularly disappointing when polishing is specified for an elevated slab. Most ...
From patios to driveways, a well-built concrete slab is the backbone of countless home projects. Getting it right means understanding preparation, reinforcement, pouring, curing, and maintenance. With ...
For Construction Pros: ACI Concrete Craftsman Shows How To Place Slabs with Laser Screeds and Finish with Power Equipment
ACI Concrete Craftsman Shows How To Place Slabs with Laser Screeds and Finish with Power Equipment
Acrylic concrete sealer can be used to upgrade the look of your garage floors, but using this type of sealant has as many benefits as it does drawbacks.
For Construction Pros: Why Polishing Suspended Concrete Slabs is More Likely to Disappoint Customers
Fast Company: These ingenious floors use 70% less concrete and 90% less steel
Stained concrete floors are resistant to water, impact damage, and heat, making them a good option for a busy household. According to Angi and HomeAdvisor, stained concrete floors cost about $11,000 ...
We often get questions from concrete contractors that relate to common and uncommon concerns. Here we discuss three such questions. FIGURE 1. For a design slab thickness of 5 inches, requiring 3-inch ...
In this video, learn how to create a large concrete slab from start to finish. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Clearing the Area 01:30 - Surveying the Site 02:28 - Building the Frame 06:13 - Trench Filling ...
A type of flooring that uses 75 per cent less concrete than the current standard has been invented by researchers at the universities of Bath, Cambridge and Dundee, who say it could make a "major ...