Ground Heaters Inc. has introduced a new Ground Heater model. Built with a side access panel, the E1100 is easier to maintain and repair than previous units. It has many new features that make it easy to use. As with the previous model, the new E1100 is able to thaw […]
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Rhodes and Ralston partner on countertops
Concrete artist Buddy Rhodes and decorative concrete contractor Tom Ralston have begun a new hands-on Concrete Countertop Workshop series to teach interested contractors, craftsmen and artists how to make unique cast-in-place and pre-cast countertops. Also featured will be Buddy Rhodes’ signature “hand-pressed” technique, which he uses to create an extraordinary […]
AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE ACI offers new info on concrete repair
The American Concrete Institute is offering valuable “how-to” documents for five commonly used concrete repairs. These documents will be available, free of charge, for a limited time on the American Concrete Institute’s website — www.concrete.org. The bulletins cover the following topics: Structural Crack Repair by Epoxy Injection Crack Repair by […]
PORTLAND CEMENT ASSOCIATION Team Concrete Honored for Excellence
Portland Cement Association and Team Concrete have been honored with an Award of Excellence by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). “Team Concrete: Building Community” was among 12 association programs recognized in the first round of judging in the 2004 Associations Advance America (AAA) Awards program. Team Concrete is […]
NATIONAL READYMIXED CONCRETEASSOCIATION NRMCA certifies 1,000th driver
The Concrete Delivery Professional (CDP) certification program offered by the NRMCA recently passed a milestone when the 1,000th ready mixed concrete mixer-truck driver became certified under the program. More than 1,000 additional drivers are currently preparing for the certification exam. The program supplements a company’s existing driving training program and […]
Grinding tool offers portability
DeWalt has introduced a versatile 41⁄2-inch cordless cut-off and grinding tool powered by the company’s 18-volt battery system. The tool produces 350 maximum-watts-out and offers cordless versatility for cutting floor lines with a diamond cutting wheel. CIRCLE #72 ON READER SERVICE CARD CIRCLE #56 ON READER SERVICE CARD For durability, […]
What Is In A Concrete Stamping Toolkit
Your Stamping Concrete Toolkit needs to contain basic concrete finishing tools as well as tools for stamping concrete. Look at what you should have on hand when doing a stamping concrete job.
3 Tests for Measuring Concrete Moisture Content
Three easy test that can help monitor the amount of moisture remaining in a slab of concrete.
Creating Unique Concrete Form Liners
From skate parks to highway barriers, concrete walls are taking on a new look. Rather than monstrous monoliths of flat concrete looming on the horizon, extraordinary three-dimensional creations are popping up in cities and suburbs, along highways and beaches, next to mountains and in deserts — as one-of-a-kind works of art.
Tips and Techniques for Stamping Concrete Overlays
Stamped overlays are a versatile solution for many flooring needs. Experts share their tips for success.