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ASCC has published three new position papers: “Birdbaths on Concrete Slabs” (#7) explains why birdbaths are an unavoidable result of a flatness tolerance. “Bugholes in Formed Concrete” (#8) deals with acceptance of formed concrete surfaces. “Slab Thickness Tolerances” (#9) cites statistical data from as-built slabs and concludes that tolerances for […]
B.E.P. Forming Systems, a leader in big panel forms and accessories, has introduced a new fabricated aluminum form design that gives the look of old-world stone at a fraction of the cost. The new Georgian Stone Panels are fabricated on an aluminum, removable and reusable Big Panel that completely eliminates […]
Unlike conventional cleaners that pool ineffectively on the surface, Safe n’ Easy Oil/Grease Remover penetrates beneath the porous surfaces of asphalt, concrete and masonry to lift oil and grease particles up and out. New from Dumond Chemicals, the non-toxic, non-abrasive and non-flammable product is biodegradable, and will not harm asphalt, […]
The American Concrete Institute is offering valuable “how-to” documents for five commonly used concrete repairs. These documents will be available, free of charge, for a limited time on the American Concrete Institute’s website — www.concrete.org. The bulletins cover the following topics: Structural Crack Repair by Epoxy Injection Crack Repair by […]
Ground Heaters Inc. has introduced a new Ground Heater model. Built with a side access panel, the E1100 is easier to maintain and repair than previous units. It has many new features that make it easy to use. As with the previous model, the new E1100 is able to thaw […]
Concrete artist Buddy Rhodes and decorative concrete contractor Tom Ralston have begun a new hands-on Concrete Countertop Workshop series to teach interested contractors, craftsmen and artists how to make unique cast-in-place and pre-cast countertops. Also featured will be Buddy Rhodes’ signature “hand-pressed” technique, which he uses to create an extraordinary […]
Portland Cement Association and Team Concrete have been honored with an Award of Excellence by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). “Team Concrete: Building Community” was among 12 association programs recognized in the first round of judging in the 2004 Associations Advance America (AAA) Awards program. Team Concrete is […]
Your Stamping Concrete Toolkit needs to contain basic concrete finishing tools as well as tools for stamping concrete. Look at what you should have on hand when doing a stamping concrete job.
Three easy test that can help monitor the amount of moisture remaining in a slab of concrete.
From skate parks to highway barriers, concrete walls are taking on a new look. Rather than monstrous monoliths of flat concrete looming on the horizon, extraordinary three-dimensional creations are popping up in cities and suburbs, along highways and beaches, next to mountains and in deserts — as one-of-a-kind works of art.
