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Mi-T-M Corp. is now manufacturing two air compressor/generator units available in portable and skid/truck mount models that increase productivity by condensing two vital pieces of equipment into one machine. Features include: 6.5- or 13.0-horsepower Honda OHV engine; industrial 1,800 or 3,500-watt generator; quality single-stage or two-stage compressor; durable stainless-steel braided […]
Ardex Engineered Cements has again teamed up with Wagner Electronics to tackle excessive moisture vapor emissions in new and existing concrete slabs. Wagner ElectronicsÂ’ Rapid RH is an allin- one probe that combines a moisture sensor, power supply and display into a single, low-cost device that is inserted directly into […]
Tips for mastering the art of joint placement in a concrete slab.
The new Blastrac BMG 435 grinder and polisher is a three-headed planetary machine designed for multi-purpose use on concrete, terrazzo, natural stone and wood surfaces. On concrete, the BMG 435 cleans and prepares the surface, levels uneven areas, removes coatings, cleans glues and mastics, and polishes. On terrazzo and natural […]
Even after the new phase of the South Coast Air Quality Management DistrictÂ’s Rule 1113 goes into effect on July 1, Versatile Building Products will meet the VOC requirements in rollable coatings for industrial, retail, and residential floors. The new SCAQMD maximum VOC for industrial coatings is 100 grams of […]
New from Eco Safety Products, ECO ProCote Natural Soy Penetrating Concrete Stain is an environmentally safe, semitransparent, architectural concrete stain made from bio-based soy esters. The product was developed to meet several federally imposed initiatives and can be used for porous vertical and horizontal surface applications. The ECO ProCote is […]
American Specialty Glass Inc. is offering a free Terrazzo and Landscape Glass Sampler Kit, shaped like a box of chocolates. The inedible 9-inch by 12-inch box contains 24 different colors of #1 genuine glass chips; six packets of “Fines” and “00” sizes, including silica sand substitute; four landscape color mixes […]
Beyond the beauty of its surface, a well-made pool deck can keep your customers cool and safe.
Reinforce your knowledge and make structurally strong concrete countertops.
A beam is a horizontal structural member that spans some open space and is supported near the ends. The beam can then support some weight placed on top of it somewhere between the end supports. A floor joist is a beam. Concrete countertops are also beams.
