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B.E.P. Forming Systems Inc., manufacturers of the popular Big Panel aluminum forming system, has enhanced that line with two new products aimed at the residential concrete construction market. The B.E.P. System-HG is the world’s first hand- and gang-set aluminum form panel system. Designed primarily for use in residential or light […]
Rust-Oleum’s new ThermaKrete Urethane Concrete Coating provides extreme protection for concrete in the harshest industrial environments. Ideal for concrete floors that are subjected to dramatic temperature fluctuations or thermal shock, ThermaKrete seamlessly expands and contracts to resist cracking. Available in 3⁄16-inch or 1⁄4-inch varieties, ThermaKrete shields against thermal shock from […]
The Industrial Products Division of United States Gypsum Co. has introduced Levelrock CSD (Corrugated Steel Deck) Floor Underlayment, designed for use in buildings with light-gauge steel frame construction. The underlayment is the first poured underlayment that can be applied over metal framing systems or corrugated steel decks. It utilizes a […]
Using soy-based materials to strip, stain and seal concrete can be about as healthy as it gets. Concrete artisan Dana Boyer is selling the soy-based line through her concrete contracting outfit, Concretizen. Developed by friends of hers at New Century Coatings and sold by several "private label" resellers, the products have been personalized by Boyer to fit her vision.
Liquid and powder aren’t a contractor’s only choices when considering release agents, and Richard Smith’s contracting company seems to have explored many of the alternatives.
Sonoco has re-engineered its water-resistant Sonotube concrete form with new RainGuard technology. The new-generation Sonotube forms incorporate a proprietary, high-strength, water-resistant paper that allows contractors to set them in wet weather and pour concrete the next day. The fiber forms boast improved strength, toughness and durability in wet conditions, resulting […]
MAPEI has introduced seven new products that provide applicators with more complete solutions for concrete repairs and renovations. The new items include two repair products. Concrete Renew, a vertical and horizontal polymer-formulated resurfacer, lends a new finish to worn concrete surfaces in depths from feather-edge to 3⁄16 inch. Mapecem Quickpatch […]
The busy folks at Brickform have added several recent product releases to their catalog. Four new border stamp patterns, “Swirl Border,” “Whale Border,” “Grapevine Border” and “Autumn Leaf Border,” will help Brickform keep abreast of current stamping trends. The “Autumn Leaf” stamp is 12 inches by 36 inches, while the […]
Brickform Spectrum Stain is billed as a “repair kit” for acid stain projects. All 10 colors in the series of translucent waterborne stains are matched to acid stain colors in the Brickform catalog. With Spectrum, users can leave a look similar to acid stain in places where acid staining is […]
The RMC Research Foundation today announced the release of two important Prescriptive-to-Performance (P2P) research projects. “Preparation of a Performance-based Specification for Cast-in-Place Concrete” includes a comprehensive review of worldwide performance-based specifications and recommendations for transitioning the industry toward their use. “Experimental Case Study Demonstrating Advantages of Performance Specifications” includes technical […]
