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Reduce Random Cracking with Plate Dowels
Use plate dowels at construction joints to reduce the risk of random cracking.
Flatwork Accessories
Getting Started with Super Flat & Level Floors
Flatwork Accessories
Who Received a 2023's Golden Trowel Award?
Concrete Accessories
CTS Cement Rapid Set All Tile Mortar
Concrete Accessories
CTS Cement Rapid Set Asphalt Repair Mix
Concrete Equipment & Products
Under the Ice: Repairing An Ice Rink Concrete Slab
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Infrastructure
What Is Road Base?
Going back to basics, this article details the importance of the correct road base in the durability and life of roads.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Standing Water in Prepared Footings: A Problem or a Precaution?
The Concrete Foundations Association addresses the concern for structural integrity of concrete footings due to water in the excavation.
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What to do if roads are worn out? If only the top layer is damaged, only that layer needs to be repaired. Take advantage of innovative solutions.
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Pouring Concrete With The Times
How monolithic concrete placements can drive efficiency for today's concrete construction contractors.
Rebar Accessories & Equipment
How To Reinforce Concrete Slab on Ground to Control Cracking
Steel reinforcing bars and welded wire reinforcement provide crack width control in nonstructural slabs-on-ground.
Concrete Equipment & Products
A 4th Generation Mason's 'Top 10' Tool List for Your Next Concrete Job
The wide variety of concrete tools available for the concrete contractor can make even the most seasoned mason's head spin. Here are some of the tools you will need for your next concrete job.
Concrete Chain Saws
US DOL Launches Initiative to Protect Workers From Silica Dust
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration launched a new initiative focused on enhancing enforcement and providing compliance assistance to protect workers against silica dust exposure.
Concrete
Controlling Cracks in Slabs with Unusual Panel Geometries
Tips for crack control in concrete panels with unusual shapes.
Concrete
How to Avoid Broomed Concrete Finish Disputes
Best practices can protect contractors and minimize disputes between job owners and architects.
Concrete
Adding Calcium Chloride to Improve Cold Weather Concrete Pouring
Calcium chloride is the most effective and least expensive cold weather accelerator for concrete. But its use may be limited by building codes or prohibited by some specifications.
Concrete Materials
Jointless Floors: A High-Performance Solution
The trend toward jointless floors continues to grow anywhere fewer joints, fewer cracks, less maintenance and exceptional durability are essential.
Concrete Hand Tools
NXT PHASE Fresno Finisher's Tote Kit
Included in this kit are 4 Octagon Swaged Handles with a 1 3/4-in. diameter insert, the new 7 by 48 in. Fresno with the QAS Bracket, and the Gen3 MagVibe Package which includes the Pro Tilt.
Concrete
Concrete's Sustainability: Will Concrete Continue To Play A Role In The Future Of Construction?
As the industry reduces emissions and improve circularity, concrete’s persistence and strength will likely drive the continued use to build safe, durable, and resilient structures.
Flatwork Accessories
Contraction Joints: New Developments for Slabs-On-Ground
Now that the ACI Committee on Residential Concrete recognizes early contraction joints, here's how the Trak Joint early contraction joint method can help reduce random cracks in your concrete slab.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Tests Show Troweling Aid Extends Concrete Finishing Time and Strengthens Slab
Research by MTSU's Concrete Industry Management Program could be the first step toward quantifying the effectiveness of troweling aids
Flatwork Accessories
Concrete Contractor Develops Concrete Slab Protection System
A concrete contractor created their own concrete floor protection solution designed to allow contractors to keep their concrete slab safe as construction continues.
Flatwork Accessories
Blend-in Concrete & Bring The Cream Back Up With MBW's BullVibe Vibratory Bull Float
Concrete
Contraction Joints for Radiant-Heated Floors
Best practices for concrete contractors
Screeds
Q&A with the Inventor of the Somero Laser Screed
The Somero Laser Screed revolutionized the concrete industry by increasing concrete floor quality and taking some of the physical burden off concrete workers.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Specification Limits on Slab-on-Grade Placement Size
ACI 302 has stated since 1980 that a limited placement size concept has not achieved any better shrinkage results, is more expensive, and adds time to the schedule.
Concrete Hand Tools
Gator Tools Quick Clasp Float Case - A Complete Kit
Concrete
The Limitations of F-Number Specifications
Contractors need to be cognizant of certain situations that make it difficult to achieve routine FF and FL requirements and know how to get those specifications changed to more reasonable requirements.
Concrete
Cold Weather Concrete Pouring
You can place concrete in temperatures down to and below freezing but it takes careful preparation
Concrete Equipment & Products
How to Install Vapor Retarders
Proper design, selection and installation of below-grade vapor retarders are keys to a successful concrete floor.
Concrete
10 Things to Know About Concrete Fiber-Reinforcement
Depending on if the project will allow, contractors might find fiber-reinforcement a cost-effective alternative to provide durability. However, it can be challenging. Download this document that lists 10 Things to Know About Concrete Fiber-Reinforcement.
Coatings & Sealants
Densify & Cure Concrete In One Step With PROSOCO's DensiKure
Concrete
Planning For A Successful Concrete Floor Placement
Forethought and preparation are necessary to ensure your company gets it right the first time when placing and finishing large commercial and industrial floors.
Concrete Hand Tools
Orange Thunder Walking Float with Ultra Twist Bracket, Featuring KO-20 Blade Material
Polishing Materials & Equipment
Runyon Data Services: Concrete Meter Cart
The Runyon Data Services Concrete Meter Cart helps contractors take measurements on gloss, haze, roughness, and distinctness of image while standing, sending captured data to the Runyon App.
Polishing Materials & Equipment
How to Make Densified/Polished Concrete Floors that Last in High-Traffic Retail and Grocery Settings
Advice from Exposed Design Group on how to address densified/polished concrete floors for retail and grocery settings.
Concrete
Under the Radar, Above the Curve
The story of Exposed Design Group, a commercial contractor out of Dallas, Texas. They specialize in concrete and waterproofing having grown to 160 people strong.
Concrete
Moisture in Concrete: An Essential Guide to Protect Concrete Structures
Discover ways to prevent critical problems and protect concrete structures from deterioration by avoiding issues due to excessive internal moisture and other harmful chemicals with this FREE white paper — Moisture in Concrete.
Repair & Rehabilitation Products
Ucrete HF60RT Heavy-duty Rake & Trowel Flooring System