Quick how to guides to all kinds of concrete projects.
Do you have an old chalky concrete slab on your hands, but don’t know what is going on with it? Or maybe you have a fresh concrete slab and everything should be great, but the surface concrete turns to powder? Both of these are valid questions and it is something you definitely should take a …
Are you planning on building a foundation for a cabin, but don’t know how to do it? Or maybe you’re wondering what’s the best base for a log cabin to be built on and are considering concrete as an option? This guide is about how to build a concrete base for a log cabin so …
Do you have expensive curbing installed and you want to take some extra steps to protect them from damage caused by bad parking? Or maybe you just want a lazy way to park your car without looking too much at how near to obstacles you are? Whatever the reason is, I’ve gathered some common parking …
Are you planning on doing your house sidings with cement boards, but aren’t quite sure what tools to use for doing it? Or maybe you need to install a backer board for your brick or floor project? Installing cement boards can be a fun home project, provided everything goes smoothly. To help with that, here …
Do you have a new house and you’re considering polished concrete floors as an option? Or maybe you’re renovating floors and are searching for other options for traditional floors? If so, this guide is for you. Polished concrete floors are stunning and can look like expensive marble floors if done correctly. You can stain the …
So here we are, wondering what a slump of concrete is. During my early career, it didn’t mean much to me, but the further I got – the more it meant. When we work with concrete at the construction site or at a factory, the quality of the product is one of the things we’re …
Do you have a concrete slab indoors or outdoors that is not level? Or maybe looking for general knowledge how to level a floor with concrete? Usually, small uneven parts of the floor aren’t done with concrete, but by using floor leveling compound over concrete. There is a guide on how to use floor leveler …
Most people know what reinforced concrete is. It is the usual mix of cement, sand, aggregates, and rebar that is reinforcing it. So what is glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) then? In GFRC, fiberglass reinforcement for concrete is used in place of regular rebar. You might be wondering what’s the catch here, can’t everything be …
If you don’t know what is spalling in concrete, the only thing you need to do is take a look at some old concrete buildings. You might see that the surface is crumbling and the rebar might be showing under the reinforced concrete. It’s not a flattering sight so what causes concrete spalling? There are …
If you want to install any kind of floor, you should have as level ground as possible. If it’s not level, the new floor might not sit well or it might crack from the joints. Then, when you try to place furniture in the room, those can’t be placed perfectly on the uneven ground. For …
