Do you have a building project on the way that needs precast concrete piles, but you’re not too sure what they are? Or maybe the process of making them got you curious? No need to look any further, here is a quick run-through for both questions. If you’re interested in other pile like structures here …
Do you need to install concrete rings for your pipe inspection or for some other reason? Or maybe would you like to learn more about the installation process? Installing concrete rings is achievable in four steps, a process explained thoroughly in the following article. Before you begin your manhole installation For a start point, you …
Do you have water coming up through the floor after rain and you don’t know what is going on and should you be worried? Or maybe you have water seeping through the slab foundation and don’t know what to do about it? For a homeowner, both are something that would make you worry. I’ve also …
Have you heard about Japanese knotweed myths and are wondering are they true? Or have you seen some pictures of plants growing from structures and are wondering can Japanese knotweed grow through concrete? This is actually an interesting topic where myths are kind of true and there is some wisdom about concrete maintenance and gardening …
Would you like to have a polished concrete floor, but you don’t know how waterproof it is? Or maybe you’re planning for a room that has water use, but don’t know how to get the slab waterproof? I chose these two questions as the answers will be for two different problems. The first question is …
During my time, there have been a few times I’ve run into a sunken concrete slab. There might be some specific reasons why it has happened, maybe the soil wasn’t compacted well enough, freeze-thaw happened or water has been eating the ground beneath it. I like to say that reason isn’t that important when the …
Do you have an old concrete yard surface and you’re wondering can you lay artificial grass on slabs? Or maybe you would like to do artificial turf over a concrete patio so it will be more pleasant to walk on bare feet or for your pets. It is quite possible to do it, but there …
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Have you heard about the term ice concrete, but you don’t know what it means? Or maybe you have heard somewhere that ice can be mixed on concrete and you’re wondering why would anyone do that? There’s an article about hot weather concrete work if you’re interested to read more about the subject. Here I’ll …
Are you planning on building a concrete pool, but you have no idea how waterproofing concrete swimming pools is supposed to be done? Or maybe you have an old swimming pool under work and now it’s time to waterproof it? Waterproofing concrete structures that contain or handle the water is essential as we know. The …
Is there a bathroom renovation on the way and you’re wondering are puddle flanges mandatory and why do you need one? Or maybe you already have reached the conclusion you have to do it, but don’t know how? Let us go through both of these questions so we can reach a better understanding of the …
