Foundations play a crucial role in building construction by providing an enduring, stable platform for the weight loads produced by buildings and their permanent and temporary contents. Concrete is a common foundation material, especially for the construction of private residences and other relatively small structures. During the construction process, builders must carefully consider the soil…
All over the world, concrete is one of the most popular building materials to use. While in the United States, most homes feature wood frames, globally concrete is significantly more common. Why is that? It’s durable, flexible, and affordable. With that said, sometimes concrete construction projects can get a little pricey, especially when they are…
Cement concrete is the most widely used material in construction because of its extraordinary strength and durability. Despite that, it is not uncommon for concrete to deteriorate due to changes in the atmosphere, material limitation, and design errors. Cosmetic concerns such as hairline cracks may not be a cause for alarm, but other signs of…
Paying someone to handle your concrete demolition job for you can get pretty pricy, depending on the size of the job. And even with more affordable jobs, it can be tempting to save money and just complete the demolition yourself. But this would be a mistake. We know what you are thinking: Of course we…
Homeowners and contractors alike can easily repair concrete cracks using DIY Epoxy kits. The major advantage of epoxy is its amazing compressive strength. At 12,000 psi, it exceeds that of most concrete. It is recommended in repairing various types of concrete cracks as long as it’s not actively leaking water; otherwise, a polyurethane injection must…
Southern California is paradise—most of the time. One of the not-so-wonderful aspects of living in the area is dealing with the reality of earthquakes. Earthquakes are a daily threat to California residents; out of the ten largest earthquakes ever experienced in the continental US, five of them were in California. This is why buildings in…
A concrete saw, also known as a cut-off saw, is a power tool similar to a chainsaw. The difference is that concrete saws are built stronger and more durable to cut tough surfaces, including, but not limited to concrete, tiles, bricks, and masonry. Concrete saws often use diamond saw blades and abrasive wheels to make…
Concrete cutting means that big machinery and crews of workers will be moving around your property. In addition, it means that some major changes will be happening, whether you’re having a window cut out, shaving off a portion of a concrete floor or cutting out a portion of a concrete ceiling. No matter what the…
Concrete is the second most consumed material in the world after water. It surrounds us in the form of buildings and infrastructure. Due to it’s high usage, it is also often discarded. Demolitions often result in plenty of leftover concrete that needs to be hauled away. Sometimes it ends up in a landfill where it…
Concrete is one of the world’s oldest man-made building materials. In fact, records show that human communities have been using this material in one form or another for more than 8,000 years. Essentially all modern concrete contains a mixture of liquid cement and a coarse filler material called aggregate. While this basic formula hasn’t changed…