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How to pour a concrete slab successfully
Before you even think about raising the walls of a new backyard shed, you need a solid foundation. Learn how to pour a ...
Concrete slabs form the backbone of countless industrial and material-handling facilities. Whether supporting heavy machinery, mezzanines, pallet racks, or conveyors, a slab must be able to bear ...
DEAR TIM: What type of stone would be best for filling a cavity under a planned two-car garage addition? It is approximately 7 feet deep. The local concrete supplier sells recycled concrete for a ...
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Used concrete could last up to 100 years in new buildings with proper treatment
In a typical construction cycle, sturdy slabs are treated as waste once a building ...
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How to form and pour a concrete slab
Wet concrete on skin can cause everything from mild redness to third-degree, permanently disfiguring chemical burns. You and your helpers should take these steps: Wear eye protection. Sandy concrete ...
Q:I just purchased a lovely 1927 home in the East Oakland hills. The previous owner didn't want to have anything to do with anything green outside, so she had two concrete patios built in the backyard ...
Question: I am having a house built that is partially on a slab, part above a crawl space. Is it necessary to install a vapor barrier under the concrete, and is this something I can do myself to save ...
A modern driveway trend is transforming plain concrete with clean lines, unexpected texture, and a design detail that feels ...
PRIS Concrete, a residential concrete contractor serving the Greater Houston area, announced the launch of its new ...
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