Halco Lighting Technologies’ new line of electronic HID (eHID) ballasts delivers cutting edge ceramic discharge metal halide performance These ballasts are microprocessor-controlled and provide superior light quality and versatility. Halco eHID ballasts paired with ceramic discharge metal halide lamps provide high efficacy and long life. Increased efficacy lowers power consumption […]
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Creating Concrete Outdoor Kitchens in Cold Climates
Outdoor kitchens are a popular request no matter where you live, but typically when you read a book or see a television show featuring outdoor kitchens, the contractor is doing them in a warm climate.
ProLED Waterproof PAR36 Lights for Landscaping
Sollos Landscape Lighting is a Halco Lighting Technologies company. Recently the company introduced the ProLED Waterproof PAR36 series. This series is ideal for both landscape and outdoor accent lighting applications. The new ProLED PAR36 Series offers recent LED developments in a durable lamp enclosure. This enclosure protects against both dust […]
The Comedy Carpet in England Uses Concrete To Pay Homage to Humor
I would bet that when you think about concrete, humor is not the first word that comes to mind. Then again, you aren’t Gordon Young.
Polycoat Products announces urethane mortar system
American Polymers Corp., which does business as Polycoat Products, has announced PC-Crete U, a three-part, heavy duty, 100-percent solids, aromatic, cementitious urethane mortar system typically applied at between 1/8-inch and 3/8-inch dry film thickness. It has a textured matte finish and can be used to form containment beams, form integral […]
Lumi Lumi products glow in the dark
Tom Ralston Concrete’s Lumi Lumi products will soon be available to the public. Lumi Lumi is a series of handcrafted glowing concrete products. Ten minutes of either direct or indirect sunlight will provide 10 hours of glow. They are used in gardens as ornamental art, on pathways as guides, and […]
A Washington Bridge with Stratified Characteristics
Spanning 480 feet across Interstate 520 in Redmond, Wash., the NE 36th Street Bridge is not your average overpass.
Acrylic Textured Overlay on a U.S. Naval Base Pool Deck
Acknowledging that the project was a logistical challenge — beginning with an eight-hour time difference between Texas and Bahrain — Sundek personnel also saw it as an opportunity to show their patriotism and support for the men and women fighting for our country.
L. M. Scofield 2011 Decorative Concrete Award Winners
Decorative concrete product manufacturer L. M. Scofield Co. has announced the winners of its Fourth Annual Decorative Concrete Awards contest. This contest was open to any contractor, architect or designer who uses or specifies Scofield Systems.
CTS announces Rapid Set TRU Epoxy Primer
CTS Cement Manufacturing Corp. has launched Rapid Set TRU Epoxy Primer (TXP). The primer ensures strong adhesion between the substrate and topping while sealing porous concrete to prevent pinholes and bubbles. TRU Epoxy Primer can be used on moist surfaces.
