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EDITORIAL COMMENT

  • Contractor-Engineer Crossover

    Relationships can be valuable, and volatile. Take for example, the relationship you have with your ready-mix supplier.

     

FEATURES

Other Articles

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    Monitoring and Controlling Moisture

    Recently constructed buildings are more energy efficient than their predecessors because of better insulation and tighter building envelopes that don't leak much air, in or out.

     
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    Bracing Up

    After Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005, the area of Covington, La., began to experience an industry boom as a result of many companies seeking a safer, more elevated area.

     
  • Hey, Cut That Out!

    Cutting concrete in restoration and repair projects takes care.

     
  • The Challenge of a Lifetime

    Concrete is at the heart of a bypass in one of the nation's most unforgiving environments.

     

CONCRETE SURFACES

Editorial

  • Educated Decisions

    While new big box retail construction in the form of Home Depots and Wal-Marts has slowed in this economy, schools offer promise for contractors who polish concrete.

     

Troubleshooting

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    Meeting VOC Regs

    Since I began sealing concrete floors years ago, the EPA has adjusted its rules several times. It seems VOC levels for concrete sealers are constantly changing. What do I need to know if I work in different areas?

     

Decorative Concrete

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    Stamps and Textures

    Stamping patterns and textures in concrete started in the 1950s and still is considered to be the bread-and-butter of the decorative industry.

     

Products

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    Planer for Smooth Operation

    The new 5-in. PC5001C Concrete Planer combines power with ease-of-use features and has a new adjustable front roller and auxiliary base engineered for consistent planing depth and added stability.

     
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    Machine for Tough Jobs

    The UltraGrind is the newest addition to the manufacturer's extensive line of floor stripping, buffing, and polishing machines.

     
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    Cool Pavement

    Solachrome High-SRI Topping is designed to provide a heat-reflective surface to exterior concrete.

     
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    Muzzle Grinder Dust

    The manufacturer's new version of the Dust Muzzle, the Dust Muzzle Ultra, is based on the efficient side-mounted exhaust port design of the original version.

     

Contractor Clinic

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    Fast Forming

    Concrete countertops can be impressive without being a burden for contractors.

     

Showcase

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    Grand Entrance

    In June 2006, a small contractor based in Turlock, Calif., had his eye on the job. Julio Hallack, president and CEO of Concrete by Hallack, took a calculated risk to land the high-profile project.

     

Features

World of Concrete

READER RESPONSE

  • Challenging an Old Notion

    I am glad to see someone finally decided to challenge the age-old notion that a hard-troweled floor requires the same degree of curing that a light machine or handtroweled floor requires.

     

NEWS & EVENTS

  • Spending for Nonres Higher in July

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, private nonresidential spending rose 0.8% in July—the first increase since March 2009, despite a downturn in overall construction activity.

     
  • CSDA's 2011 Convention

    The Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association (CSDA), Clearwater, Fla., recently announced the CSDA 2011 Convention and Tech Fair will be held in Bonita Springs, Fla., at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa on March 10–12, 2011.

     
  • Double-Dip Recession in U.S.?

    Almost 65% of Americans (or two in three) believe a double-dip recession is likely to happen.

     

SLABS ON GRADE

FINANCE

  • Recovery, Growth Dependent on Few Factors

    The economy is continuing along a path reflecting a fragile recovery, including the recent slowdown in economic growth that fully was anticipated by the Portland Cement Association (PCA), Skokie, Ill.

     

JOBSITE PRODUCTS

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    Turning on the Heat

    During the winter months, Milwaukee noticed workers wearing three to five layers of bulky clothing, and thought it would be safer and easier to move if they weren't so restrained.

     
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    Powerful Cutter

    The K970 power cutter's X-Torq engine produces 6.4 hp and 75% less emissions, while consuming 20% less fuel.

     
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    Make Flush Cuts

    The 14-in. DPC7331 power cutter with 73-cc engine features a starter grip decompression valve for faster startup, cushioned grips with four vibration-absorption rubber buffers for increased operator comfort, and a reinforced aluminum blade guard with 70-degree range of positioning.

     
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    Lightweight, Compact Design

    The 14-in. TS 420 Cutquick cut-off machine comes equipped with an anti-vibration system that reduces vibration by 43% for maximum comfort.

     
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    Concrete Wall Saw

    Make deep cuts without overcutting and less overall effort with the CWS-200 Chain Wall Saw.

     
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    Compact, Midrange Saw

    As a compact, midrange electric wall saw, the DS TS20-E cuts depths up to 21 in.

     
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    Repair Concrete Cracks

    Designed for crack repair in concrete and asphalt surfaces, the CS8 Random Crack Saw features 8-in. diameter dry cut-type diamond blades in a center-mounted blade configuration that produce smooth-sided cuts by pivoting on its own axis.

     
  • Cutting Done Right

    Concrete saws come in a variety of sizes to satisfy different types of cutting applications.

     

PRODUCTS SOLVING PROBLEMS

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    Rising to New Heights

    The San Vicente Dam, Lakeside, Calif., soon will be the tallest dam of its type in the world. The San Diego County Water Authority is raising the 220-foot-tall dam an additional 117 feet.

     

PROBLEM CLINIC

  • Protecting a Slab From Rain

    What should you do if rain hits after the slab has been placed?

     
  • Depth of Isolation Joints

    Do I need to cut completely through a slab to form isolation joints?

     
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    Carving Letters Into Architectural Concrete

    The architect on our current project has asked about engraving letters into architectural concrete after it is poured. The building is mostly underground, with an oval-shaped, domed glass roof that rises from a concrete ring beam just abovegrade. The ring beam is to be faced with architectural...

     
 

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