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Glass-fiber reinforced concrete became a commercially viable material in the early 1970s. But it would take another decade or two before it became an economically attractive and faster alternative to the heavy and expensive materials traditionally used in commercial buildings.
Cheng Concrete has introduced three new stepping stone designs. The Tropical Leaf, Plumeria and Morphos Round are all available now. The Tropical Leaf and Plumeria were inspired by a visit to the Hawaiian Islands, and the third is in response to requests for a round version of the Morphos stepping […]
The latest compilation of "ASTM Standards in Building Codes" is available in DVD and online. The ASTM release contains more than 2,000 ASTM construction specifications, practices and test methods compiled from the Annual Book of ASTM Standards. These standards satisfy the international code requirements established by the International Code Council. […]
Over her 22-year career, Victoria Simpson Collins’ talent for acid staining has created a niche she hopes to occupy for a long time to come.
“It’s hard for people to understand why a ‘girl’ would be interested in concrete work,” she says.
Applied Diamond Tools has introduced its newest product, Trapezoid 2-Bar diamond floor-grinding discs. The Trapezoid floor-grinding discs are for concrete grinding and lippage removal. The diamond is medium-bond for grinding concrete of medium hardness. ? (800) 980-7808 www.toolcity.com
The Concria sleeking system has recently been released in the United States. It allows you to polish a new or existing surfaces without the use of heavy grinding machines. Used in a six-step process, Concria discs are strong enough to expose “salt and pepper” and polish up to the equivalent […]
First Federal Savings Bank, Sheridan, Wyo., asked Doug Carlton if there was an overlay that could improve their cracked, uneven parking lot. He told them no. The crack pattern shows a problem beyond random cracking. He guessed that the concrete is too thin or not properly reinforced, or that the subgrade had failed.
Across the country, safety surfacing products are gaining in popularity as more people discover that rubber and rubber-like granules not only feel good under the feet and cushion a fall but can also look good, too.
Vexcon Chemicals has introduced StarSeal PS Ultra Guard SPE, a water-based stabilized penetrating and film-forming curing polymer that provides durable, long-lasting stain protection and enhanced shine to densified and polished natural and colored concrete floors. Ultra Guard SPE provides quick stain and wear resistance while increasing the gloss level and […]
Simpact 85A is a new Shore 85A urethane rubber from Smooth-On Inc. that has extraordinary tear strength as well as high impact and wear resistance. It is used for a variety of industrial and display applications. It is easy to color with tints or pigments. Simpact 85A offers a low-odor, […]
