More stories about Fiber-Reinforced Concrete

• Cutting Fiber-Cement Siding

  Cutting fiber-cement siding can be a dusty job, but a number of manufacturers offer tools designed to keep the air clear.

• Stabilizing Basement Walls with Steel I-Beams

  A foundation repair contractor shows how steel I-beams, placed vertically against the basement wall, can prevent soil pressure from pushing in a cracked wall.

• Engineered Trim & Siding

  Engineered wood, fiber cement, and plastic can provide the look of natural wood siding and trim without the limitations of the real thing.

• Reader Survey: Siding Choices

  What do you think of today’s siding materials? What would you put on your own house? We asked 1,000 readers for their views; here’s what they told us.

• Trade Talk: Can You Substitute Synthetic Fibers for Wire Mesh?

  Although contractors often substitute synthetic fibers for wire mesh in concrete slabs, the two products perform different functions

• Q&A: Fiber-Cement with Aluminum Trim

  Q: Is it okay to butt fiber-cement siding against aluminum-clad windows and aluminum soffit, or will the fiber-cement cause a reaction that damages the aluminum?

• Deck Railing Options

  Plastic, wood-composite, and metal railing systems simplify installation and reduce maintenance while giving your clients the look they want.

• Notebook

  High school vo-tech programs in decline; fiber-cement roofing woes; photovoltaic glazing; faulty hvac system proves deadly; more

• Cutting Fiber-Cement

  A Texas builder field-tests the best of the new fiber-cement shears and saws, and reports on his favorites.

• Engineered Exterior Trim

  A wide range of engineered wood, plastic, and fiber-cement trim products are available for builders who are considering alternatives to solid lumber.