As a concrete slab place and finish contractor, lightweight concrete is one of the most difficult mixes to place. Any project requires a certain amount of planning up front with regards to the mix ...

It’s a simple concept with a not so simple answer: reduce the weight of concrete without compromising strength. Let’s complicate things one more factor and address environmental issues as well; not ...

The grand concrete dome boasts an interior coffered to reduce weight; sunken rectangular patterns pressed into the wall decrease its weight, allowing it to stand without supports. The top floors of 1 ...

Careful planning and finishing of concrete provide a shop floor you can live with for a long time. A smooth, durable concrete floor is literally the foundation for a farm shop. Here are 12 ...

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