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A proprietary geopolymer binding agent from Blue World Crete Inc. called Geo-Blue Crete II is intended as a low-carbon-footprint alternative to portland cement. It looks like, acts like and works like portland cement, and can be distributed in the same way with the same equipment, at a fraction of the […]
Proceq has introduced its Pundit Lab+, the latest addition to the Pundit Lab family of concrete testing instruments. For years the Pundit brand has set the standard as the leading ultrasonic non-destructive test instrument for concrete. New features of the Pundit Lab+ include compressive strength measurement, an integrated amplifier, time […]
Lafarge recently introduced portland-limestone cement (PLC) to Canada. Widely used in Europe for more than 25 years, PLC is a new category of cement that provides performance similar to conventional portland cement with up to 10 percent less carbon dioxide emissions. Approved for use by the Canadian Standards Association, the […]
Many of the brushes meant for masonry work are 5 inches or larger so they can efficiently apply coatings to wider areas, but these tools are too big to use with waterproofing coatings and other materials straight from the can. To solve this problem, Wooster has just unveiled the Masonry […]
The award-winning Roll On Rock system from Versatile Building Products now features mica flakes. These unique mica flakes provide a natural metallic luster. They are derived from a group of sheet silicate minerals known as mica. The new mica flakes are only available as part of the Roll on Rock […]
Stonhard’s newest product family, Stongard, consists of four waterproofing and decking membrane products formulated to address moisture issues in mechanical equipment rooms and indoor spaces. To form the product line, Stonhard rebranded some of its already successful products and developed new ones. Stongard MR protects mechanical equipment rooms and other […]
Nailing the gold in the O that is the official logo of University of Oregon sports couldn’t have been easy. But here it is, on a dyed and polished cement overlay floor at The Duck Store in the Clackamas Town Center shopping mall, near Portland, Ore.
Dewalt’s new 40-pound demolition hammer (D25960K) has been designed to offer contractors elite performance, comfort, durability and ease of use. The D25960K boasts a low vibration level while still delivering 1,460 beats per minute. www.dewalt.com
Applied Diamond Tools has introduced 4-inch Metal Bond Flexible Diamond Polishing/Grinding Pads. These metal-bond flexible diamond grinding pads are designed for heavy to medium grinding of granite, concrete and other stones. They uniquely combine the aggressive, long-lasting features of cup wheels with the flexibility of diamond pads. These aggressive, purely […]
Armcon Molds USA has recently introduced a fire ring mold system. The system includes two molds: one for the base circle and also one for the cap. The flat surfaces of the mold have an attractive textured surface, while the edges have a decorative rounded bull nose feature. The standard […]
