We’re in the middle of another winter season. While it’s not predicted to be as harsh as last year’s “polar vortex” winter, we still need to be thinking about all the possible causes and sources of winter damage and eliminate them.
Author: Bart Sacco
Helping Decorative Concrete Survive the Winter
Winter and freeze-thaw have a way of exposing defects in concrete we normally would not see in warmer regions.
Differences Between Integral Colors and Color Hardeners
Contractors often discuss which is better, integral color or color hardener. Contractors’ creative abilities can really flow once they have mastered the use of both products. This allows them to produce unique, realistic-looking stone, brick or tile and there is absolutely nothing wrong with selecting either or both for decorative concrete work.
Color Issues with Liquid and Powder Release Agents
The choice you have is between a liquid release agent and a dry-powder antique release. Both products are similar in function — however, the application technique is completely different for each. This results in a different final look as well.
Answers to Common Concrete Sealer Problems
New sealers compliant with VOC laws have contractors in cold sweats. With these tips, you can REALLY start breathing easier.
Decorative Concrete Tips:
Cleaning a Pump Sprayer
Sprayers can be a real pain in the neck when they don’t work right, so I’d like to share a procedure that has worked well for us through the years. This was developed after throwing away a mountain of spent sprayer cans!
Decorative Concrete Tips: Evaporation Reducers
We all know that the weather plays a huge factor in our trade. Trying to figure out the ever-changing weather conditions and how they affect our work is the lifelong journey of every dedicated concrete installer. As we all know, weather can change in a very short period of time despite what the weatherman calls for on TV.
Decorative Concrete Tips: Reducing Random Cracking Through Preparation
The creation of a high quality concrete job starts with proper sub-base compaction. Generally speaking, a minimum of 4-inch rock sub-base is required to support the concrete slab cast on grade. The rock sub-base should provide uniform support to the slab without any soft spots.
How to Prep for a Diving Board Mount on a Pool Deck
Did you ever have to install a pool deck with an aggressive pattern and then worry about cracking or breaking the fiberglass diving board mount because you were unable to set the mount on a smooth and level surface?
How an Elegant Radius Staircase Was Created Step by Step
A play by play on an exquisite set of radius steps that was connected to a 3,000 square foot veranda outside a 21,000 square foot home.
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