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Special Considerations for Outdoor Cast Concrete

Outdoor Spaces Concrete Countertops Vol. 11 No. 4 - May/June 2011 by Jeffrey Girard, P.E. Comments are Disabled

Outdoor kitchens are becoming more and more popular, and special considerations must be made in order to ensure concrete’s durability, longevity and aesthetics in these applications.

Two Money-Making Alternatives for Polishing Contractors

Concrete Polishing Business & Technology Vol. 11 No. 4 - May/June 2011 by Jennifer Faller Comments are Disabled

As business owners, as soon as we open our eyes each day, we begin to think and search. Where are we going to find more work for our crews? Besides the usual options of bidding on new construction projects, refurbishing old polish jobs or removing epoxy coatings, there must be other ways to make money with our equipment and skills.

LED Lights and Fiber Optics Offer New Possibilities for Lighting Effects

Concrete Countertops Vol. 11 No. 4 - May/June 2011 by Jeff Kudrick Comments are Disabled

There are few things you can add to decorative concrete that are as impactful – or as unpredictable – as light. Just like water, light is a natural entity with subtleties and effects that unfold in unexpected ways. Light can create an environment without help from structure, shape or texture.

Resurfacing a Pool Deck in Louisiana

Concrete Repair & Restoration Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 11 No. 4 - May/June 2011 by David Searls Comments are Disabled

Concrete Coatings is a Sundek dealer owned by Scott Burley, Will’s uncle. It’s a decorative concrete resurfacing contractor handling pool decks, patios, terraces and other exterior surfaces for commercial and residential customers in metropolitan New Orleans, south Louisiana and other points along the Gulf Coast.

When An Easy Concrete Polishing Job Is Anything But

Concrete Polishing Vol. 11 No. 4 - May/June 2011 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

Once upon a time, there was a polished concrete job that was easy. It started out with a new, flawless install, a clean, even slab ready to grind. The client closed the building for a few days, providing ample, uninterrupted time to do the job. There were no hurdles. There were no surprises. Everything went according to plan.

Concretivity, from Couture Concrete Systems

Concrete Polishing Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 11 No. 4 - May/June 2011 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Tired of poor overlayments for the polishing industry, George Lacker of GLC3 Inc. developed Concretetivity nearly 12 years ago as a thin alternative to tile and carpet in entryways. After years of success and popularity as a Lacker specialty, it’s for sale to the general public. Concretetivity, sold by Lacker’s […]

A Master in Modern, Industrial, Experimental Concrete Furniture

Featured Contractor Concrete Furniture Concrete Countertops Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 11 No. 4 - May/June 2011 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

Dylan Lauger has become a master in modern, industrial, experimental concrete furniture design and other artistic concrete skills while living on a remote peninsula in Wisconsin. Among other achievements, he once designed and cast an 8-foot-long GFRC sturgeon as a submission for a local arts competition.

What You Need to Know about Life-cycle Assessments When Building Green

Business & Technology Vol. 11 No. 4 - May/June 2011 by William D. Palmer Jr. Comments are Disabled

The U.S. Green Building Council’s research suggests that a quarter of new buildings that have been certified in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program do not save as much energy as their designs predicted, and most do not track ongoing energy consumption. These findings don’t generate a lot of confidence among the public in green building.

Faded Concrete at California Golf Course Gets a Fresh Look

Concrete Repair & Restoration Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 11 No. 4 - May/June 2011 by Glen Roman Comments are Disabled

In this industry we’ve all seen our share of old and faded colored concrete that has been bleached out by the elements and is in need of some type of color fix or restoration. That was the condition of the existing stamped concrete at Diablo Grande Golf Course & Country Club, near Patterson, Calif.

How Texture Affects Color in Concrete

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 11 No. 4 - May/June 2011 by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

Coloring concrete isn’t just a matter of choosing pigment, sand and cement. How your concrete is finished will alter its color too.

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Special Considerations for Outdoor Cast Concrete

Two Money-Making Alternatives for Polishing Contractors

LED Lights and Fiber Optics Offer New Possibilities for Lighting Effects

Resurfacing a Pool Deck in Louisiana

When An Easy Concrete Polishing Job Is Anything But

Concretivity, from Couture Concrete Systems

A Master in Modern, Industrial, Experimental Concrete Furniture

What You Need to Know about Life-cycle Assessments When Building Green

Faded Concrete at California Golf Course Gets a Fresh Look

How Texture Affects Color in Concrete

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