The new EDCO Turbo Grinder Leveling Kit ensures level grinding regardless of the height of the accessories being used on EDCO’s 10-inch Turbo Grinders. The kit attaches to the TG-10’s rear axle, creating a multilevel grinding machine. It helps the TG-10 remove high spots, uneven joints, epoxy, urethane and other […]
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Accessories from Butterfield Aid Wall Texturing and Carving
Three texturing and carving concrete tools from Butterfield Color simplify the art of replicating natural stonework with vertical overlays. The unique tools were designed to work with Butterfield Color’s Cantera Vertical Wall Mix. However, they can be used with other vertical systems as well. These tools by Butterfield Color consist […]
What Builders and Homeowners Need to Know About Meeting Energy Code Requirements
If you live in Pennsylvania, or 26 other states that have adopted building codes with energy requirements, you want to know a person like Chaz Steffen from Ideal Living Environments Inc. A certified Home Energy Rating Systems rater, Steffen regularly performs tests to help builders assure that homes under construction meet local and state energy codes.
Water-Based Concrete Stain: Good For Your Job, Good For The Environment
Despite differing views on climate change, most everyone can agree that pollution is a pertinent issue, and everyone can take steps to lessen the damage they inflict on the environment by making more eco-conscious choices.
CPC Certification Relaunched by ASCC
The Concrete Polishing Council, a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors, St. Louis, MO, has relaunched its Tradesman and Craftsman certifications. The certification programs were begun by the Concrete Polishing Association of America, precursor of the CPC.
ASC Announces the 2020 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference & EXPO
The Adhesive and Sealant Council is pleased to announce that it will officially host the 10th World Adhesive and Sealant Conference scheduled for April 20-22, 2020 in Chicago. The theme will be "Securing the Future." Serving as co-hosts are the Asia Regional Adhesive Council and FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive and Sealant Industry.
Rapid Setting Multi-Functional Repair Mortar
ChemMasters Inc. has announced the introduction of “ChemPatch RS”, a versatile single component cementitious repair mortar for a wide variety of horizontal, vertical and overhead repairs to concrete substrates. ChemPatch RS is specially formulated to produce a light color concrete mortar that blends well with surrounding concrete, with accelerated set and high early strength.
Metabo HPT Launches the Industry’s First 10″ Cordless/Corded MultiVolt Table Saw
Metabo HPT introduces the industry’s first 10” MultiVoltTM Table Saw- model C3610DRJQ4. It’s Cordless, It’s Corded- It’s BOTH! With its large table size and extended rip capacity, this saw from Metabo HPTs MultiVolt platform offers a solid tool for the jobsite.
100+ Years of Building Inspection Expertise in Inaugural Digital Newsletter
Building construction and maintenance has changed a lot since Western Specialty Contractors was founded in 1915. Western has been right there in the trenches the entire time, providing trusted advice about building envelope restoration and maintenance to thousands of people across the country.
Prosoco Acquires Construction Tie Products
Prosoco Inc., a Lawrence, Kan.-based manufacturer of construction chemicals, has acquired Construction Tie Products to expand its product offerings in the new construction and restoration masonry markets. Since 2005, Construction Tie Products, commonly known as CTP, has manufactured high quality masonry restoration anchors and wall ties. With staff members possessing […]







