ASTM International Committee C27 on Precast Concrete Products has recently developed an official standard that clearly defines what is required to make glass fibers resistant to alkali attack without the need for protective coatings. C 1666/C 1666M, Specification for Alkali-Resistant Glass Fiber for GFRC and Fiber-Reinforced Concrete and Cement, is […]

Sakrete has developed a Non-Shrink Construction Grout to add to their list of “just-add-water” products. The grout is non-metallic structural hydraulic cement, specially formulated for highstrength grouting. Non-Shrink Construction Grout is used for grouting concrete that has been poured, precast, tilted-up and prestressed, among other things. The grout has three […]

Metabo has announced that its new P’7911 multihammer, developed in conjunction with the Porsche Design Group, is now available in North America. The Porsche Design P’7911 combines all the essential functions of a drill with the power of a pneumatic hammer. It drills into concrete, stone, wood and steel, with […]

The new C4-LT Trak-It Tool from Powers Fasteners Inc. is the industry’s first gas-fired tool with enough power to fasten two-by-fours into concrete. The C4-LT tool uses a refined Trak- It gas cartridge and chamber for firing 2 1/2-inch pins through the two-byfours and into the concrete base material. The […]

Sika Corp. has introduced SikaFix HH LV, a polyurethane chemical grout, and SikaMix PV-100, a liquid admixture for pervious concrete. SikaFix HH LV is a low-viscosity hydrophobic grout that is expected to replace SikaFix HH. Designed for sealing leaks through concrete cracks and joints, Sikafix HH LV is UL listed […]

Reward has debuted two corner brackets. The Double H Corner bracket is a 90-degree corner made with the Reward iForm ICF, a thicker, 2.5- inch polystyrene form. Essentially, the Double H is the iForm 90-degree corner with additional reinforcement. The Tritex form is a 45-degree corner form that works with […]

The C.H. Hanson Co. has introduced the next generation of carpenter pencils, Superpencil. Superpencil’s rectangular shape allows users to mark either sharp or wide lines and stops the pencil from rolling, even on steep inclines. Where Superpencil deviates from the norm is that 100 percent of its surface is a […]

Chem Link has introduced new CLEAR Polyether Sealant. This transparent sealant can be used in virtually any high-visibility sealing application. Like other Chem Link sealants, it is 100 percent solids and solvent-free, containing zero VOCs. It is not subject to “suntanning,” it’s nonflammable, it will never shrink or “stink,” and […]

Coming to Perles USA’s concrete products line in fall 2007 and spring 2008: flexible-shaft vibration pokers, high-frequency pokers and a power screed. Each flexible-shaft vibration poker will be powered by a 2,000-watt motor. Poker heads will be 28 millimeters, 35 millimeters and 42 millimeters in diameter, with shaft lengths of […]

Crown Polymers has added CrownHybrid to its extensive line of advanced floor coatings. Thanks to excellent concrete hiding properties, CrownHybrid will produce a superior result with only one broadcast and a single topcoat application. Furthermore, it offers an array of color and design options. CrownHybrid with Crown Topcoat is OSHA- […]