To start learning how to describe concrete’s green qualities, you need to understand how green points systems work. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the most commonly used green rating system for buildings in North America.
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A look at the various grinders on the market and their benefits for you and your decorative concrete polishing business.
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Concrete Comes to Light
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Additive improves consistency
New from Syntheon Inc., Elemix concrete additive utilizes advanced polymer technology to consistently deliver energy-efficient, durable, lightweight concrete. Comprised of specially formulated polymeric spheres, Elemix distributes uniformly in concrete, helping to create lightweight, durable concrete for structural and nonstructural applications. With a closed-cell honeycomb-like interior structure, Elemix has the ability […]
Eagle machine does it all
Eagle Solutions has developed the EcoScrub-n-Buff, a floor scrubber, burnisher and vacuum recovery unit powered with an EPA and CARB approved engine. It can be used on many floor surfaces, including tile, VCT, polished or unpolished concrete, marble and terrazzo. Features include the ability to clean and burnish in the […]
Gore releases fabric-formed sink mold DVD
Stretch, elongate, wrap and warp fabric into industry- leading sink molds — this method is revealed in Gore Design Co.’s newest DVD, titled “Fabric-Formed Sink Moulds.” Materials, tools and the process required to fashion fabric forms are shown in detail. The DVD is available for purchase through Concrete Apothecary. Gore […]
Tindall names prestress manager
Tindall Corp. has promoted Anthony P. Smith to vice president and general manager of the South Carolina Prestress Division. Smith joined Tindall in 2004 as operations manager of the South Carolina Prestress Division. He previously was regional manager for Metromont Corp. in Atlanta and Nashville. He has also held managerial […]
Binder introduced by Rohm and Haas
Rohm and Haas Co. has introduced Rhoplex CS-100 Emulsion, an environmentally advanced protective barrier binder, to the North American architectural coatings market. This new thermoplastic, water-resistant binder provides excellent resistance to water blushing, is VOC-compliant, and exhibits an excellent balance of early block resistance and low coalescent demand in masonry […]