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No, it’s not built into the fork of a tree. It’s the grown-up version, with a breathtaking mountain view and lots of decorative concrete.
It occurred to the owner of Arcus that there must be an easier way to make contoured cuts than with a router. A few hours later, she was rolling a rimless, contoured salad plate on its edge, watching as it traced a perfectly smooth, contoured path. Thus, the Arcus Contoured Blade was born.
They’re heavy and they can be hard to install. But for some customers, decorative concrete tubs are worth every drop of sweat.
Decorative concrete contractor Tom Ralston has probably never met you, but even so, he suspects you’re waiting too long before cutting your control joints. “Saw-cutting concrete is usually done long after the concrete has been poured or has set up,” he says. “It’s kind of like locking the gate after the horse has left.”
Sure, radiant-heated concrete is warm and comfortable. But before you get too comfortable, there are underlayments, insulation and other factors to consider.
Levetec’s Extrema Edging machine uses a 220-volt, 2-horsepower mono-phase motor to power an edger suitable for professional applications. Two counter-rotating grinding elements operate at 1,200-2,300 rpm, while a 360-degree steering handle allows the operator to grind edges right up to the wall. The incorporated vacuum port allows for virtually dust-free […]
Kraft Tool Co. offers the new Buckeye Straightedge. This one-man straightedge is made for striking off or leveling concrete, sand and other building materials. It is available in six sizes, ranging from 4 feet to 12 feet. A top-reading springloaded level vial allows easy on-the-job adjustments. It is made of […]
Peter Wagner is the new director of marketing and sales support for L&M Construction Chemicals. Wagner’s focus will be on L&M’s Performance Flooring Systems, which include the FGS PermaShine Polished Concrete System along with L&M’s Vivid Dyes, dry-shake toppings and joint fillers. Besides his marketing responsibilities, Wagner will research and […]
The Concrete Industry Management program, a business-intensive program that awards students with a fouryear Bachelor of Science degree, has named David L. Vickers as the interim executive director of the CIM National Steering Committee. Vickers, an advisor to the cement and concrete industry, replaces Earl Keese, the first executive director […]
