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The RMC Research & Education Foundation released three pervious concrete studies. The reports, researched and prepared by the Stormwater Management Academy at the University of Central Florida, are “Construction and Maintenance Assessment of Pervious Concrete,” “Hydraulic Performance Assessment of Pervious Concrete Pavements for Stormwater Management Credit,” and “Compressive Strength of […]
Boulder Image LLC of Phoenix Ariz., and Stockton, Calif., has added a new product line, an overlay system called Euro Plus. This acrylic cement overlay system is designed to create simulated granite countertops. This new line is designed to be installed over existing surfaces for remodeling or to be installed […]
Custom Concrete Molds, new from River Alloy Designs, are made to be used again and again, unlike most concrete sink molds on the market today. Built from durable and lightweight fiberglass, they can be taken from one job to the next, creating smooth and rich custom concrete countertops. Levi Susoev, […]
Engrave-A-Crete Inc. has released the Sandroid, an innovative tool that blasts decorative designs into concrete and, just as importantly, captures and recirculates its blasting media. The all-in-one tool blasts a design and vacuums debris simultaneously to maintain a nearly dust-free environment. It separates fine dust particles and reuses the blasting […]
New from Grace Construction Products, Adva Flex is a slump-enhancing admixture that can be used either as a traditional high-range water reducer or, at higher dosage rates, to significantly increase the length of slump retention. Adva Flex produces concrete with high slump and flow properties and allows for the production […]
Universal Building Products Inc. has released a new decorative concrete product line under the OnCrete brand name. The company is rolling out a new series of concrete stamps under the OnCrete moniker. To go along with the stamps, it is offering a family of premium stains, colorants, sealers and waxes. […]
The newest mixer from CS Unitec is the battery-powered AHR 24.1. It is equipped with a rugged paddle for mixing low- and medium-viscosity materials such as tile cement, paints, coating compounds and liquid media. At only 6.5 pounds, including the 24-volt battery, the mixer is easily portable. Its high-torque gearbox […]
Several new products from The Quikcrete Cos. Inc. will be of interest to decorative concrete contractors. Quikrete Etching Stain provides a multitoned finish that compares with weathered marble, natural stone or marble. It’s available in rich earth tones, including Coffee, Tan and Olive, which are permanently imprinted into the concrete […]
Decorative grates made of cast iron look impressive. But too often, they’re also expensive, so they aren’t considered for any projects but those with the largest budgets. A company called Iron Age Designs hopes to change that. Iron Age grates are manufactured using cost-efficient Danish technology, so they can be […]
Beautiful streetscapes. Retail and commercial spaces with the look and feel of parks. Incredibly designed school campuses. The great ones all have something in common: Hardscapes that make them accessible and welcoming to human interaction.
