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Deteriorated or “spalled” joints are the number one problem in a concrete floor. Saw cut contraction/control joints and ...
Not too long ago, I was searching for ideas for the next installment of the “Big Chemistry” series when I found an article ...
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Why Concrete Needs Reinforcement
Concrete's greatest weakness is its tensile strength, which can be less than 10% of its compressive strength. So, we often reinforce it to create a composite material strong against all types of ...
Learn how to properly extend a concrete slab with real-world insights and lessons learned from the process. This video covers essential tools, common pitfalls, and tips for a smoother DIY project.
They would see rotten wooden pilings, missing diagonal boards that are supposed to hold the pilings together, sheared off or missing pilings from the concrete base, rusted rebar, crumbling ...