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CUTTING SMALL HOLES SAFELY WITH HAND-HELD CORE DRILLS

Whether it’s a wall, floor, slab, or countertop, chances are you’ll need to drill a hole or two for electrical or plumbing to run through it. While core...

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FLOOR COATING CHOICES FOR CONCRETE

As concrete gains popularity as a finished surface, you’re bound to run into questions about which coating to use for the look and function your customer wants. Whether...

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REBAR REDEFINED

The concrete industry is all over the news these days. Its efforts to reduce and minimize its carbon footprint are groundbreaking, and offer new possibilities for fighting climate...

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CONCRETE HAS ALWAYS BEEN INTERESTING

Concrete is the most commonly used construction material on the planet. Commercial and residential structures, buildings, bridges, sidewalks, and freeway barrier walls are made with concrete. There will...

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TECHNOLOGY’S HAND-UP FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

After the Great Recession of 2008 and 2009, the U.S. construction industry lost up to 600,000 jobs. With no prospects to return to, most skilled workers left and...

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CONCRETE DRIVEWAY REPAIR OPTIONS

Concrete driveways can need repairs for a number of reasons. Maybe the original contractor didn’t prepare the subgrade properly or used the wrong concrete mix. Mother Nature could...

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CONSTRUCTING YOUR OUTDOOR FIREPLACE OR FIRE PIT

Spring has sprung and the days are beautiful, but the nights can still be chilly. That’s when having an outdoor fireplace or fire pit can extend enjoyment of...

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CONCRETE BLOCK VS. POURED CONCRETE RETAINING WALLS

The choice of poured concrete vs. block for walls is more a matter of esthetics and builder preference than durability. Solid bricks, interlocking blocks, hollow (cinder) blocks and...

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DIAMOND BLADES FOR ASPHALT CUTTING

Cutting asphalt paving presents a different set of issues than cutting concrete or stone. Asphalt is softer, of course, but it’s also more abrasive than concrete. And since...

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DANGERS OF DE-ICING PRODUCTS TO CONCRETE AREAS

Winter is a dangerous time for exposed concrete. Freeze-and-thaw cycles can cause bases to expand and heave, leaving cracks and uneven surfaces. But there’s another danger that’s often...

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ISOLATION AND EXPANSION JOINT INTRODUCTION

Most people know that contraction (a/k/a control) joints are placed in concrete slabs to force them to separate at controlled places as the concrete dries or the underlying...

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CONCRETE DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE KEEPS OWNERS HAPPY

Concrete driveways are tough, but they need care and maintenance for maximum longevity and continued good looks…just like anything else. Make sure your customers know a few simple...

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