How to Diagnose Concrete Problems
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Diagnosing Concrete Problems While it is easy to determine the properties of the hardened concrete that will be suitable for the intended purpose, great care is required throughout the entire …
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Concrete Cracks & Repair
There is no time like the present to take care of those concrete cracks While concrete cracks appear to be typical, don’t ignore them until disaster strikes. Neglecting that crack …
Basement moisture, associated symptoms and solutions
A problem that can damage your health and home Basement moisture problems are very common, but often are not understood or properly treated. In a basement that is seldom used …
Water Repellent Concrete That Lasts a Century
Water Repellent Concrete could put an end to potholes and cracking highway surfaces by Michael Keller A new water repellant concrete impregnated with tiny superstrong fibres promises to leave roads …
Testing Concrete Slump
Test Concrete Slump at Point of Discharge or Point of Placement? by Eric Koehler Slump can be tested for acceptance at the point of discharge or at the point of …
Craze Cracks
What are craze cracks? Crazing is the development of a network of fine random cracks or fissures on the surface of concrete or mortar caused by shrinkage of the surface …
Complex Concrete
Understanding Complex Concrete Basics Concrete and concrete construction have become more complex, more sophisticated and more technical. But an essential ingredient in working with all of these new innovations is …
Removing Efflorescence from Concrete
What is that white substance on your concrete? Usually white in color, efflorescence is a discoloration caused by crystalline deposits of salts on masonary, stucco and concrete surfaces. These deposits …
Resilient (Concrete) Homes
by Bill Palmer Concrete Homes We’ve been talking about concrete homes for many years, but they never seem to have really clicked with home buyers. Maybe that’s about to change. …
Concrete & Concrete Construction is More Complex Now
by Bill Palmer Concrete and concrete construction, as I frequently note, have gotten more complex, more sophisticated, more technical. But an essential ingredient in working with all of these new …
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