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Combining Concrete Overlays and PVA Fibers to Fix Cracking

Concrete Repair & Restoration Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 9 No. 7 - November/December 2009 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Besides being used to make thin yet durable countertops that don’t easily chip or break, a mix of PVA fibers and ductile concrete does an excellent job of fixing cracks in concrete.

A Two-Sided Tip: Exposed Aggregate on a Corner Wall

Tips & How-Tos Building with Concrete Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 9 No. 7 - November/December 2009 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Nick Carosi III of Arban & Carosi Inc. brings up an intriguing point when talking about exposed aggregate on vertical surfaces — what if you’re pouring an L-shaped wall piece? Since gravity’s effect on the settling aggregate is essential to the process, how does a contractor make that work?

Moisture Tests in Concrete: Calcium Chloride vs. Relative Humidity

Concrete Coatings Building with Concrete Tools & Equipment Vol. 9 No. 7 - November/December 2009 by David Thompson Comments are Disabled

When good floor coatings go bad, moisture is often the culprit.

Even cured concrete can emit enough moisture to blister, cloud or delaminate a coating, especially when a slab with no vapor barrier sits on ground with poor drainage. The manufacturers of overlays, microcoatings, sealers and specialty coatings set moisture tolerance limits for their products.

New Surface Treatment Formulated to Keep Ground Cool

Technology Building with Concrete Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 9 No. 7 - November/December 2009 by Emily Dixon Comments are Disabled

As part of its effort to improve the environment through green product offerings, L.M. Scofield Co. has developed Solachrome Integral Coloring Treatment for High-SRI Concrete.

A Trip Down Decorative Concrete Memory Lane with The Concretist

Building with Concrete Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 9 No. 7 - November/December 2009 by Michael Miller Comments are Disabled

From floors to countertops, coloring and staining concrete has brought a lifetime of memories to this contractor. Columnist and self-proclaimed "concretist" takes us on a trip back to some of his favorite projects over the years.

Building Thin-Shell Concrete Structures

Building with Concrete Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 9 No. 7 - November/December 2009 by Amy Johnson Comments are Disabled

There is more than one way to create a concrete home — and the thin-shell method produces dwellings of unparalleled beauty.

How Polished Concrete Changed the Trajectory of One Contractor’s Company

Featured Contractor Concrete Polishing Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 9 No. 7 - November/December 2009 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

David Stephenson’s story encompasses everything from AmeriPolish to Wal-Mart to the Cincinnati Reds and Indianapolis Colts and it all began when he discovered polished concrete.

Specialty Cutting Blades to Make Your Job Easier

Tools & Equipment Vol. 9 No. 7 - November/December 2009 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

An overview of different specialty cutting tools, saw blades and chains that will help you on be successful on your next job.

Using Surface Retarders on Vertical Concrete

Building with Concrete Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 9 No. 7 - November/December 2009 by Chris Mayo Comments are Disabled

Exposed aggregate finishes are in demand on concrete walls. How do you get that rock to pop? One way is to use a surface retarder.

Are we looking at the demise of fly ash in concrete?

Building with Concrete Vol. 9 No. 7 - November/December 2009 by William D. Palmer Jr. Comments are Disabled

When evaluating the carbon footprint of concrete, we consider the greenhouse gases released during cement manufacturing, aggregate mining, admixture production, and transportation of all the materials to the cement plant and the ready-mix plant and then to the job site. Although there are other sources contributing to the carbon footprint of concrete, cement is the bad actor, despite the fact that we couldn’t make concrete without it.