Commercial and industrial construction and subsequent maintenance can be kept within margins by paying close attention to the concrete fasteners used
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Effective Positive and Negative Cementitious Waterproofing
Waterproof reinforced concrete structures and protect against chemical attack with Cem-Kote Flex ST, W. R. Meadows’ flexible cementitious waterproofing option. Cem-Kote Flex ST is a two-component, breathable, fiber-reinforced cementitious coating consisting of a dry and liquid component.
Western Specialty Contractors COO Jim Rechtin, Sr. Retires After 46 Years
Western Specialty Contractors bid farewell on Jan. 1, 2018 to Chief Operating Officer Jim Rechtin, Sr. who officially retired from the company after 46 years of dedicated service.
Acid or Water-based Stains to Color Concrete are a Matter of Personal Preference
What’s the difference between concrete and decorative concrete? One of the first indicators is whether it has the dull gray color of … well, concrete, or if it incorporates a natural or even not-so-natural hue, tone or shade. Of course, there are also several ways to add color to concrete. […]
Strong Relationships Within Concrete Industry are Key to Successful Ventures
We live in a time where so much of our business, for better or worse, is conducted electronically. On the positive side of the ledger is the fact that information can be searched and retrieved at the speed of a simple mouse click.
Butterfield Color Introduces 9″ x 54″ Bluestone Stamp
Simplicity and versatility are the key to Butterfield Color’s new 9” x 54” Bluestone stamp featured in their booth at WOC 2018.
Colors Come in Warm and Cool Hues
Talking to a client about color choices can be difficult. Many times, clients say they want brown, which is about the vaguest statement a client can make. In the last article, we focused on asking if they wanted it to be light or dark. This time we want to know if they want a warm or a cool brown. Warm and cool attributes are very much like lights and darks.
Travertine Texture Mats
Butterfield Color’s Travertine texture mats were cast from natural travertine slabs chosen for their outstanding character and interest.
Bon 2018 Master Catalog Available
Bon’s line of contractor-grade hand tools and materials for the building trades has been expanded with over 100 new items which are included in the recently released, 60th anniversary issue of Bon’s Master Catalog.
How to Select the Best Concrete Fasteners and Anchors for your Project
The process of purchasing the most effective concrete anchor and concrete fastener for a project can be streamlined by asking these basic questions:
