The strength and durability of concrete makes it suitable for walls and foundations in homes. Those concrete structures may last for years with little or no maintenance, but they come up short in the aesthetics department when compared to other finish options. Give your concrete walls a makeover...
Polished Concrete Profiles: How to Achieve Different Levels of Sheen Time: 03:53 Compare the four classes of aggregate exposure and three levels of gloss outlined by the Concrete Polishing Association of America. Learn the differences between a topical or cream finish, salt and pepper finish, and...
finish, tiles or shingles to help give it the desired look. of course, a concrete roof requires more support than a typical wooden roof. concrete weighs a lot, and the outside walls have to be capable of supporting the giant slab. interior support beams can help, but the construction ...
they are not impervious to scratches from sharp objects, abrasive cleaning supplies and constant foot traffic. Scratches can mar concrete's smooth appearance, causing countertops, floors, walls and other concrete surfaces to appear dingy and improperly...
Getting rid of the concrete If you need to fill in a big hole, you can break the concrete into small pieces and use it for fill. Some people like to break concrete patios into bigger pieces and call it “urbanite,” and use it for stepping stones or stacked retaining walls. ...
Concrete foundations, concrete driveways and sidewalks, concrete walls and other things concrete occasionally need repair. This Fix-It Guide on concrete repair tells how concrete works, what often goes wrong, how to identify a concrete problem, and what parts and tools you will need to fix it....
How to finish doors How to sand drywall How to frame poles [All Construction topics] This is a log of our project progress. Follow along as we complete each phase of our basement remodeling project! Getting started Repairing concrete cracks ...
A test blast is performed on a concrete column in the RCA Victor Complex in Camden, N.J. The building was demolished in the summer of 1997. Photo courtesy ImplosionWorld.com To further reduce flying debris, blasters may wrap chain-link fencing and geotextile fabric around each column. The ...
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To propose a method of fixing a support and a concrete slab, which does not interfere with the reinforcement arrangement of the concrete slab, does not require drilling in advance in the dam, and reduces the assembly process of parts at the site. thing. SOLUTION: A ...
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