Which Type of Concrete is Right for Your Home?
Which type of concrete is right for your home? The answer to this question can be complicated because there are many different types
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What Gravel is Best for Driveways?
Gravel driveways are popular because they’re inexpensive, durable, and require little maintenance. You can choose from many different types, including crushed stone, pea
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Your Guide to the Most Common Types of Concrete
Concrete is an integral part of the modern world. It’s used to build everything from sidewalks and driveways to skyscrapers and dams, but
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The Dangers of Choosing the Cheaper Option When it Comes to Precast Concrete
Choosing the cheaper option when buying anything is always tempting, but when it comes to precast concrete, this is a dangerous mistake. There
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Interview: What Building Sustainably Looks Like for Concrete Structures and How to Achieve It
Building sustainably: there are many ways to go about it. (We’ve even discussed some ourselves right here on this blog!) But naturally, you
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Concrete Abrasion Resistance: The Bad, the Good, and the Better (Interview Part 2)
In our first part of this interview series, we discussed why concrete abrasion is such an issue for concrete construction and how it’s
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Concrete Abrasion Resistance: The Bad, the Good, and the Better (Interview Part 1)
When it comes to getting a durable concrete slab, a critical part of it involves keeping the concrete resistant to abrasion. Without that
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Interview: Optimizing Concrete Compressive Strength Monitoring for a Treatment Plant
Treating about 80% of San Francisco’s water since 1952, the Southeast Treatment Plant has been a critical structure for sanitizing the wastewater of
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Choosing a Waterproofing Strategy for Below Grade Applications: A Fourth Alternative
Considering the right waterproofing strategy from the design stage is crucial for the success of below grade projects. However, there is no one
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Avoiding Concrete Cracks in the Winter: How to Prepare Your Concrete
One of the most dreaded things about winter is its damaging effects on concrete. This can be a costly and frustrating problem, but
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