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Imagine the perfect concrete sealing day — 70 degrees, sunny and no rain for the next 10 days. You just finished sealing a beautiful concrete pool deck. The homeowner loves it, and it looks so good that the next-door neighbor has asked for a quote. The homeowner pays you on […]
Very recently I discovered that my home state of Colorado will lower VOC limits for Architectural Industrial and Maintenance (AIM) coatings effective May 20, 2020. At this point, they will adopt the Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) VOC limits. I’m a bit embarrassed to say that, though the new law passed […]
Addressing safety concerns surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19), LBA University, Inc. (LBAU), the safety training unit of LBA Group, Inc., makes special arrangements to provide a course on Coronavirus safety at no cost to industry friends and customers. Expert advice from the CDC, the Surgeon General, and other professionals make up […]
Like many in the restaurant industry, we have converted our dining room floors over to polished concrete. Many people believe that a correctly installed polished floor is a one-time thing. It’s concrete, right? It’ll last forever. This is only true when you understand and implement a proper maintenance plan. Otherwise […]
The Concrete Polishing Council (CPC) a subsidiary of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO, has developed two pre-construction checklists for floors to receive a polished finish. They are “Checklist for the Pre-Construction Conference” and “Checklist for the Polished Concrete Pre-Construction Conference.” The first is a supplement […]
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is offering a new on-demand learning course to focus on ACI 318-19, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary. “ACI 318-19: Changes to the Concrete Design Standard” covers the major changes in the 2019 edition of ACI 318-19. All major changes in this edition […]
Are polyaspartics part of your concrete coating mix? They may not be — yet. The word is some concrete contractors are afraid of them because of their fast set-times. These fast-setting polyaspartics are gaining favor with contractors who are up against time. As with everything, there are trade-offs to using […]
A deck coating is a protective traffic membrane. You apply it to concrete surfaces to protects them from harmful substances like salt, de-icers, water, oils and grease that can cause deterioration. Like any other system, you must manage deck coatings properly in order to maintain peak performance. The experts at […]
In a world where construction projects are dominated by cutting edge products and constantly evolving technology, Jack Aldrich wants to do his share of preserving the “old ways” that have typically been passed on from generation to generation. He sees value in keeping old construction techniques alive in this ever-changing […]
Following the cancellation of the ACI Concrete Convention in Rosemont/Chicago, the American Concrete Institute has transitioned its popular spring convention into ACI Virtual Committee Days. This event will take place online from March 28-April 2, 2020. The ACI Virtual Committee Days will also allow the important technical work of the […]
