Press Releases

Drylok’s new Clear Masonry Waterproofer works on concrete

Drylok Clear Masonry Waterproofer is an alternative coating to traditional pigmented waterproofing systems. This product works to waterproof precast concrete, poured walls, interior and exterior surfaces, and decorative elements such as split-faced block, stone, brick and stucco. Drylok Clear Masonry Waterproofer provides a high-gloss sheen with no color change, can […]

Pioneering architectural precast educator honored by Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute

Gil Snyder, associate professor of architecture at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, has been named the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute’s Distinguished Educator for 2013. Snyder was presented with the award at the 51st Design Awards Celebration of Excellence Banquet at the 2013 PCI Convention and National Bridge Conference in Grapevine, Texas. Snyder […]

Walttools releases Tru Tique water-based antiquing color wash

Walttools has released a new coloring agent called Tru Tique. Walttools Tru Tique is a water-based antiquing color wash solution designed to provide the natural, two-tone mottled effect normally obtained by the use of colored release agents. Tru Tique is perfect for coloring new surfaces or for rejuvenating existing textured […]

Lythic Solutions’ Day1 troweling aid extends concrete finishing time

Day1 from Lythic Solutions, a new type of troweling aid and curing agent, successfully extends concrete finishing time and reduces surface drying, according to tests performed at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). "A product that increases contractor productivity without effecting concrete quality is a game changer," says Lythic president David […]

Dust extraction vacuum automatically cleans filters without interrupting operation

CS Unitec’s new wet/dry vacuum for dust extraction, Model CS 1435, automatically cleans its filters without interrupting suction when it detects decreased airflow. The vacuum’s Electromagnetic Pulse Cleaning System maintains maximum suction by automatically shaking the filters to remove debris. Weighing only 33 pounds, the CS 1435 is a lightweight […]

RMC Research & Education Foundation releases concrete overlays guide from the CP Tech Center

The Ready Mixed Concrete Research & Education Foundation today released a new tool that will assist designers with designing concrete overlays for existing asphalt parking lots and will educate contractors on best practices for constructing them. The "Guide for Concrete Overlays of Asphalt Parking Lots" was prepared by the National […]

ASCC hires Todd Scharich as decorative concrete specialist

Todd Scharich has joined the American Society of Concrete Contractors as their decorative concrete specialist. Scharich will answer a hotline for ASCC members who have technical questions relating to decorative concrete. He will also write and edit articles and publications, and provide education and training. Scharich started Decorative Concrete Resources, […]

Concrete weirs improve water flow to reclaim natural geology and landscape

The Quikrete Companies provided Quikrete Shotcrete MS – Fiber Reinforced for the restoration of the Spokane River. The Quikrete Shotcrete MS – Fiber Reinforced was used to fill channels and create weirs to help return the Spokane River to its natural flow pattern in downtown Spokane, Wash. Prior to the […]