How long should you guarantee your work? It all depends on who you ask. Four successful contractors from California to New York share their philosophy on warranties.
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A Concrete Fish Story for the Record Books
When planning your next fishing trip, check out the big catch in the Canadian city of Calgary, where 144 trout over 15 feet long will soon be seen "swimming" alongside the daily traffic at a busy interchange.
Ductal: An Ultra-high Strength Concrete Looking for Problems
This high-performance concrete from Lafarge offers incredible flexural strength and endless possibilities for creativity.
Techniques for Stamping an Overlay
Concrete Decor‘s Technique section is designed to offer readers helpful information on methods for properly preparing concrete surfaces and installing decorative concrete products. This month, we’ll focus on techniques for stamping an overlay
A New Process for Tilt-up Concrete Walls
Ken Tucker, a resourceful contractor solves a potential color problem with a new process – turning tilt-up concrete panels upside down.
Take Another Look at Form Liners for Concrete
As an old technology finds new applications, walls take on shape and texture.
A Guide to Turning Ordinary Steps into Colorful Decorative Concrete Steps
A seasoned concrete contractor offers a step-by-step guide for success with decorative concrete steps.
Concrete Overlays for Wood Surfaces Create The Ultimate Makeover
Tips for putting a polymer-modified cementitious overlay on top of a wood surface.
Which Portable Concrete Mixer is Right for You?
PortoMix from STOW Construction The new PortoMix portable concret mixer from STOW Construction Equipment is billed as the ultimate concrete mixer for homeowners, contractors and do-it-yourselfers. The unit’s sturdy polyethylene drum mixes up to 3 cubic feet of material and comes with a strong steel frame. It gets its power […]
How to use Shotcrete to Create Artificial Rock
Contractors are increasingly using shotcrete for making artificial rock. The equipment is expensive, but the results are spectacular.
