Cracking is a natural, expected, and accepted behavior of concrete. However, cracks may affect the appearance, function, durability, service life, or more seriously, the structural integrity of the ...
Some concrete projects across Arkansas are cracking because of high-alkali cement that was used from 1997 through 2002, according to researchers at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. The ...
It's easy to stand in your garage, perhaps marveling at your hot water recirculation system or the web of cables entering your electrical load center, and forget that the bit of concrete you're ...
Unfortunately, most concrete has a tendency to crack, usually as a result of improper design or poor construction practices. As an overlay installer, you have no control over these factors. You are ...
Your new home might very well contain 100 to 150 cubic yards of concrete. The footers, foundation, basement slabs, driveways, sidewalks and possibly a patio may all be made from this durable material.
Something is rotten — or at least cracking — outside the house of Canal Dock. That something is the concrete topping slab that covers the deck, the pier, and the promenade that surround the city’s ...
Does your next project involve mixing and pouring concrete? Avoid cracks with these preventative tips from BobVila.com: - Make sure concrete is fully cured. Concrete takes 28 days to fully cure, and ...
MILWAUKEE — In any given summer, there are two things you're sure to find in abundance -- festivals and construction. This year, drivers have encountered closures in and around the Marquette ...
Some concrete projects across Arkansas are cracking because of high-alkali cement that was used from 1997 through 2002, according to researchers at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. The ...