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Recycling Concrete Can Help in Times of Shortage

Concrete Art Vol. 4 No. 5 - October/November 2004 by Evan Lloyd Comments are Disabled

In order to understand a cement shortage, we must first take a look at the factors that are responsible for the lack of this precious material. They include growth in construction activity, limited supply, and increased shipping rates.

Alternatives to Liquid and Powder Release for Concrete

Concrete Placing Vol. 6 No. 1 - February/March 2006 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Liquid and powder aren’t a contractor’s only choices when considering release agents, and Richard Smith’s contracting company seems to have explored many of the alternatives.

Use Aerated Concrete to Create Cool and Stylish Homes

Building with Concrete Vol. 6 No. 1 - February/March 2006 by Mike Dawson Comments are Disabled

FlexCrete is a form of aerated concrete that contains as much as 60 percent fly ash. Unlike traditional aerated concretes, it is not cured under heat or pressure, so it uses much less energy to produce.

Hi’ilani EcoHouse Boasts More Than Just Breathtaking Views

Building with Concrete Vol. 11 No. 3 - April 2011 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

Perched on a hilltop amidst the tropical rain forests of the “Big Island” of Hawaii, the Hi’ilani EcoHouse commands a view out across the Pacific Ocean that you have to see to believe. It’s your typical island paradise home. But when it comes to cutting-edge carbon neutral design and ecofriendly concrete construction, it is anything but typical.

Concrete Books Line the Walls at Amazon.com Headquarters

Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 12 No. 2 - February/March 2012 by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

Rows and rows of simulated shelved books crafted from glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) line 1,500-plus square feet of the first-floor entrance and corridors, reflecting the Web-based megaretailer’s humble beginning as an online bookstore.

Robert J. Harris II, A Hard-Working Man with a Soft Side

Vol. 2 No. 1 - February/March 2002 Featured Contractor by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

Driven by strong family values, high expectation for himself and those who worked beside him remain the leading role for his personal success as a cement mason and business owner,

Decorative Concrete Systems New Auto Scrubber

Vol. 2 No. 1 - February/March 2002 Tools & Equipment by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Decorative Concrete Systems has introduced the Auto Scrubber, a self-contained cleaning machine designed to clean concrete floors after profiling and before coating or sealing.

Faux Rock Features Roll Out Exciting New Opportunities for Concrete

Outdoor Spaces Vol. 2 No. 3 - August/September 2002 Vertical & Carved Concrete by Susan M. Brimo-Cox Comments are Disabled

Synthetic rock is commonplace at theme parks, zoos, aquariums, museums, resorts, hotels and many other places — and there’s a growing demand for residential applications.

Haivala Concrete Tools Magnesium Beveling Hand Tool

Vol. 2 No. 1 - February/March 2002 Tools & Equipment by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

On display for the first time at this year’s World of Concrete show. The new magnesium "beveling" hand tool is designed to slope the concrete edge under overhead garage doors keeping water from flowing into the building

Decorative Resurfacing of Cracked Concrete Balconies

Vol. 2 No. 2 - April/May 2002 Concrete Overlays & Toppings by Dan Cook Comments are Disabled

More often than not, decorative resurfacing begins with some type of repair, whether it be patching of small holes before a chemical stain, thin repair of spalled concrete, crack repair, or a full depth structural repair. This article will discuss a project requiring both repair and prevention of recurring cracks on post-tensioned concrete decks.