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Understanding the Components of Polishing Newly Placed Concrete

Concrete Polishing Concrete Placing Vol. 15 No. 4 - May/June 2015 by David Stephenson Comments are Disabled

Today, most slabs are finished using mechanical trowels for the body of the slab and hand trowels for the edges. There are two basic types of mechanical trowels: walk-behinds and ride-ons.

Concrete Countertop Overlays are Finding Favor with Homeowners

Concrete Countertops Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 15 No. 4 - May/June 2015 by Mike Besse Comments are Disabled

Decorative concrete has become increasingly popular with every passing year, and has evolved from primarily flooring products to use in walls, showers and countertops. Because of the increased popularity in decorative concrete, the used of overlays has grown as well and they have a lot of advantages.

Managing Your Decorative Concrete Business for Profit

Business & Technology Vol. 15 No. 4 - May/June 2015 by Doug Carlton Comments are Disabled

By my estimation, nearly 80 percent of all decorative concrete businesses fail to reach full earning potential, thanks to some form of mismanagement. Don’t feel bad. This percentage elevates when we combine all other construction trades into the equation.

Magicraftsman: Roch Fautch, Spokane, Washington

Concrete Art Featured Contractor Vol. 15 No. 4 - May/June 2015 by Vanessa Salvia Comments are Disabled

Growing up in the mountains on a remote piece of property near Spokane, Washington, was just the setting needed to instill a limitless imagination, work ethic and determination into Roch (pronounced Rock) Fautch.

Epic Concrete Derby Cars

Concrete Art Vol. 15 No. 2 - February/March 2015 by Vanessa Salvia Comments are Disabled

50 concrete-minded attendees gathered for a healthy dose of fun and some hands-on creating so they could learn about materials and techniques to improve their style and technical skill.

Field Recon App Makes Quick Work of Jobsite Data

Business & Technology Vol. 15 No. 2 - February/March 2015 by Vanessa Salvia Comments are Disabled

Is your business losing money by employees not documenting the work they are doing? Here is an app that can help.

Be a Salesman not a Talesman and Sell More Concrete

Tips & How-Tos Business & Technology Vol. 15 No. 4 - May/June 2015 by Joshua Lemon Comments are Disabled

There are many stereotypes associated with sales professionals. There’s the slick-dealing used-car salesman type who makes people feel suspicious. There’s the natural-born salesman who walks into the room and is instantly everyone’s new best friend, with talents in every area and the best jokes. Then, there’s the talesman, the unknowingly annoying salesman.

Curing Newly Placed Concrete and Finished Concrete Slabs (Part 2 of 3)

Concrete Polishing Vol. 15 No. 5 - July 2015 by David Stephenson Comments are Disabled

Curing is an integral part of the concrete placement process. When portland cement and water mix, they activate a process called “hydration.”

Historic Mazza Castle Restored and Repaired for Next 100 Years

Concrete Repair & Restoration Vol. 15 No. 5 - July 2015 by Tony Lieder Jr. Comments are Disabled

Emily McCloskey, the young wife of attorney and Irish immigrant Henry Harrison McCloskey, had grown deathly afraid of earthquakes after the “great earthquake” of San Francisco and the subsequent fire that killed 500 people and left 220,000 homeless in 1906.

Custom Concrete Repair Methods for Historical Restoration Project

Concrete Repair & Restoration Vol. 15 No. 5 - July 2015 by Tony Lieder Jr. Comments are Disabled

When tackling any historical restoration like the Mazza Castle project, I recommend surveying the structure thoroughly prior to construction, like a doctor would examine an ailing patient before making a diagnosis. Just like every person responds differently to treatment, so does the structure undergoing restoration.