Mike's Tip:Going back to tip #1, you may feel like you're unsure of how to use concrete examples to help support your answers to interview questions. This is why we developed ourTailoring Method, which provides you with a step-by-step method for answering any interview question. To learn...
When usingpaint,its performance, characteristics and scope of application should be considered.It is necessary to choose a paint variety that meets the needs and is economical.The choice of language and mesh will affect the use effect or poor use of high-quality materials, resulting in waste.The...
In most cases, concrete alone is not strong enough to withstand eventual cracking, unless it is properly reinforced. A slab or patio typically has a wire mesh embedded in the surface; a foundation or wall has a skeletal core of steel reinforcement rods. Conventional driveways, patios, slabs, ...
The goal is to get the concrete to crack, then connect the cracks to create manageable-sized chunks you (or a helper) can pry apart and discard. That’s it. You don’t need to pulverize the entire slab unless you’re planning to use it for fill. I usually pick a spot near an ed...
A typical outdoor concrete slab ranges from 3-6 inches thick. Patios and stoops tend to be on the thin side, with driveways at the thicker end of the range. A slab may contain reinforcing metal, in the form or wire mesh and/or rebar. There’s no way of knowing what’s in there ...
Insert the Grasscrete forms onto the sand and gravel base. Allow a 4-inch space between the edge formwork and the molds. Trim the Grasscrete forms as needed to fit the space. Lay concrete wire mesh over the Grasscrete forms, cutting the wires to fit over the forms. ...
2. Count the non-concrete materials. Begin the takeoff process by counting how many anchors, how much rebar, how many rolls of reinforcing mesh you'll need to get the job done to get an idea of how much material you'll need. This can be accomplished with colored pencils, pens or marke...
Use an edger to round the edges of the concrete slab around the perimeter. Lay down sheets of welded wire mesh inside the trench on top of the layer of concrete you just poured, positioning it as close to the center of the concrete thickness as possible. ...
The wolf makes short work of the houses constructed from straw and wood, but is unable to blow down the house made of brick. An increasing number of builders have followed the third pig's example by using greater quantities of concrete in home construction. Wood may stand the test of time...
Whether you build your own or buy a ready-made shed, you need to decide what it’s going to sit on. Do I need a foundation? What are my choices? Can I use concrete blocks? What tools and materials do I need? Do I need a permit? These are all important questions to think about...