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7 Steps to a High Quality Slab on Grade

7 Steps to a High Quality Slab on Grade 7 Steps to a High Quality Slab on Grade The 7 steps to building a high quality slab on grade are best explained by what happens when you don't follow these steps. If the concrete is out of level (greater than 1/4 in 10') it causes expensive shimming or cutting of framing. If corrections are not made during framing lid lines (where...

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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Concrete Demolition

Concrete DemolitionConcrete Demolition A sledge hammer may be effective for removing very small amounts of concrete- maybe 20-80 square feet. For amounts over that it will be worth it to visit the rental yard and pick up a demolition hammer, a rotary hammer, or a chipping hammer. Here are the uses for each: Chipping hammers are lightweight, hand-held...

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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Concrete Installation of Landscape Borders

Concrete Installation of Landscape BordersInstallation of Landscape Borders In most cases, professionals with curbing equipment install landscape borders. First, the sod cutting and ground preparation is completed making the landscape ready for curb installation. This is done using a sod-cutting machine to cut a 6-9 wide strip of sod, and the crew-using square shovels to...

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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Correcting A Wet Garage Floor

Correcting A Wet Garage Floor Correcting A Wet Garage Floor Why a wet garage floor occurs: Warm air holds more moisture than cold air. Oftentimes, water will condensate on the floor surface due to temperature differences between the air and the concrete. When the air temperature increases rapidly, the concrete temporarily remains colder than the air, causing moisture...

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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Deciding if Concrete Can be Repaired

Deciding if Concrete Can be RepairedDeciding if concrete can be repaired Cracked concrete due to the three conditions listed below should be replaced. Any patching compound used to patch these types of cracks will only be a short term fix. You definitely would not want to patch these cracks and then spend money resurfacing the concrete or doing a decorative topping. Concrete...

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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Fiber Cement Siding an Option Worth Exploring

Fiber Cement Siding an Option Worth ExploringFiber Cement Siding an Option Worth Exploring If you're considering your options for siding your new home or residing an existing one, don't overlook fiber cement siding products. One of the relatively new generation of engineered composite-material products, fiber cement siding is both attractive and extremely stable and durable. Fiber...

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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Fixing Unstuck Stucco

Fixing Unstuck StuccoFixing Unstuck Stucco Generally speaking, stucco is a fairly low-maintenance exterior, but when cracks or breaks start appearing, repairing stucco demands attention to detail. First, remove all the loose and damaged stucco. Now the tricky part: match your patch to your original. Unfortunately, because stucco is sensitive to humidity and...

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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How to Calculate Water To Cement Ratio's

How to Calculate Water To Cement Ratio'sHow to Calculate Water to Cement Ratio's A low water to cement ratio is the number one issue effecting concrete quality. Use a maximum .50 water to cement ratio when concrete is exposed to freezing and thawing in a moist condition or to deicing chemicals per the 1997 Uniform Building Code. (Table 19-A-2) Use a maximum .45 water to cement...

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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Leveling Uneven Concrete

Leveling Uneven ConcreteLeveling Uneven Concrete Most flooring material requires a relatively level surface prior to placing the flooring. While carpeting hides unlevel surfaces: marble, wood, or tiles require extremely level surfaces (to 1/8 in 10' tolerance). Various manufacturers produce leveling materials that allow the installation of most...

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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Masonry Sealers Greatly Prolong Brick and Concrete

Masonry Sealers Greatly Prolong Brick and Concrete Masonry Sealers Greatly Prolong Brick and Concrete Life It's hard to imagine that anything as small as a drop of water could wreck havoc on something as solid as a brick, a piece of stone or a slab of concrete. But constant exposure to water, and especially to winter's freeze and thaw cycles, can damage or destroy masonry surfaces in a..

 

Sun Oct 13 2002
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