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W. R. Meadows Inc. is offering free and easily accessible AIA/CSI approved training at ArchitectCES.com. W. R. Meadows’ program, “Controlling Moisture Movement In Buildings: The Complete Air & Vapor Barrier Approach,” is approximately one hour long and will earn particpants one learning unit credit upon successful completion. The course provides […]
Intac International Inc., maker of the best-selling Wintac Pro service management software for contractors, has released Wintac Pro 2009. This latest release expands upon Wintac Pro’s all-inclusive design by combining the functionality of several programs into one integrated system. Functions cover customer relationship management, field service management, contact management, vehicle […]
Allmand Bros. Inc. has upgraded its Maxi-Heat portable heater with higher static pressure. Incorporating a new fan-motor combination and increasing the static pressure from 0.5 wg to 1.5 wg, the upgraded Maxi-Heat is able to accommodate up to 110 feet of 16-inch ducting, as opposed to 40 feet with the […]
Metabo Corp. has introduced the MHE 96 SDS-Max Demolition Hammer, a demolition hammer that combines a powerful 15-amp motor with Metabo VibraTech technology. MVT reduces vibration and user fatigue due to its integrated damping system incorporated into the main and side handles. The MHE 96’s 15-amp motor provides up to […]
Sakrete has launched U.S. Cold Patch, a ready-to-use recycled asphalt product that permanently repairs potholes, depressions or cracks in any asphalt or concrete surface. It meets the strictest California emissions standards and can be applied year-round in all regions of the country that are subject to cutback asphalt restrictions as […]
Metabo Corp. has introduced the new Stone Master WE14-125VS 5-inch angle grinder, which is built with Metabo’s VTC (Vario Tacho Constamatic) electronic speed stabilization, making the grinder ideal for grinding, cutting and finishing granite, marble or concrete countertops. Metabo’s VTC electronics enhance productivity by constantly monitoring the rpm of the […]
The material has crushed recycled concrete for aggregate and fly ash waste from coal mills for the base. Other industrial byproducts provide nanofibers for crack reduction and nanoparticles for surface density to reduce water penetration.
As we transition from fall to winter, the days get shorter, the leaves fall into the concrete we are trying to finish, and the temperatures start dropping. The concrete blankets come out and cold-weather concrete practices start to take place. The changes in how concrete is placed should also trigger changes in how sealers are applied.
Great concrete countertop design exists first in the designer’s creative mind. It comes to life through the work of many contractors, fabricators and artisans. The process can be synergistic, with all concerned adding their own expertises, making the final result better than the original thought that existed in the designer’s mind.
Jeff Kudrick, product manager at J&M Lifestyles LLC, is always looking for innovative illusions to create in concrete. His latest endeavor was coming up with more traditional designs for vanities and countertops, as those make up the bulk of J&M’s sales. One solution? Concrete that looks nearly identical to wood.
