The history of concrete might not be something you think about on a daily basis, but it is, unquestionably, part of your daily life. It is a large part of contemporary construction, as it is used for all kinds of… Read More
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Sinkholes and Concrete: The Depth of the Damage
While you may not have seen an actual sinkhole in person, you may have heard about them on the news. In 2014, a large sinkhole opened up in the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. It was approximately 40 feet… Read More
All You Need to Know About Working Safely with Concrete
Construction sites are locations filled with dangers and hazards. There are numerous aspects of construction sites that require your full attention because it is so easy for things to go from safe to dangerous. For example, working with a material… Read More
Concrete Deteriorating? Scanning and GPR Can Help
Even before the construction of the Pantheon, concrete has been known to be one of the most reliable construction materials in the world. But it’s not totally without its flaws. Concrete can deteriorate over time, and this can cause problems… Read More
How Does Concrete Deteriorate?
Concrete deterioration is a big problem for businesses, residential properties, and municipalities. Before you can create an effective plan for repairing and strengthening concrete, you need to understand why it is deteriorating in the first place. Two of the most… Read More
4 Tips to Preserve Concrete
If you are looking to preserve a concrete structure, such as a driveway, there are several steps that you can take. While concrete is low maintenance compared to other materials, it still requires to be taken care of. If you… Read More
Why Does Concrete Deterioration Happen?
While concrete is generally accepted as one of the strongest materials around for building, it isn’t invincible. Over time, concrete begins to deteriorate. Detecting concrete deterioration is a topic we’ve covered before, but why does it happen at all? There… Read More
Tips for Using a Concrete Core Drill
Concrete is just about everywhere these days–from foundations to pools to bridges. Performing tests on concrete to determine the core strength is absolutely necessary. You can also use a concrete core drill for installing lighting, plumbing, or HVAC units. But… Read More
Concrete Friendly Ice Melt
You hate slipping and falling on icy pavement outside of your home or office, you loathe skidding around on the road after a cold night, and you definitely hate dealing with the final product of ice melt—concrete corrosion. While ice… Read More