This is Why Your Basement Floor is Cracked
C racks in basement floors can make any homeowner nervous. You might worry about structural issues, water seepage, or ...
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The 10 Best Concrete Paints That Seal the Deal
The best concrete paint extends the life of your garage floor, deck or basement. Painting tough concrete surfaces preserves and protects floors while also preventing slips. If that doesn’t seal the ...
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The Basics of Waterproofing Concrete Foundations
Concrete contractors are always looking for ways to make their businesses more profitable. One service that might be a good fit for contractors who install foundation walls and basements is ...
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Transparent concrete, the strangest building material – the perfect insulator for winter
Concrete is the foundation—literally —of modern construction, making it the most commonly used building material across the ...
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Origami-inspired floor design cuts concrete and steel use by half
Concrete's strength and structural integrity come not only in its material properties, but also from how it's molded during construction. An architecture student has devised a clever way to build ...
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Concrete in interior design: Tips on how to master contemporary styles like minimalist and industrial aesthetics
The resurgence of concrete in contemporary design is about harnessing the material’s expressive power. By integrating natural light, open spaces, and softer textures, modern brutalist-inspired designs ...
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Selecting and Installing Vapor Retarders under Concrete Floors
If you are constructing a large warehouse floor, for example ... Vapor retarders should be attached to the face of concrete walls and foundations with manufacturer approved mastic, sealant ...