Concrete Expansion

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Control Joints in Concrete Slabs ... Are They Needed?

Cracks in concrete are unavoidable, but contraction and expansion joints can help... More

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A Rising Tide Lifts All Houses

With at least one-third of their country below sea level, the Dutch don’t take the... More

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Removing Rocks Without Blasting

When explosives are out of the question, there's a quieter and safer way to break... More

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Exposed Aggregate Concrete

A concrete contractor explains how he creates good-looking walks, drives, and... More

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Trade Talk: Understanding Mortar

Making sure of mortar types More

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Torchdown Roofing Basics

A metal roofing contractor explains why he uses single-ply modified bitumen for low-slope applications and how he installs it safely. More

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Tips for Crack-Free Concrete Slabs

For a high-quality slab, prepping the base and proper layout of control joints are... More

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Glass Block Tips & Tricks

In this article, a veteran glass block contractor explains the details that make... More

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Q&A: Suitable Tiles for Outdoor Counter

Q: I’m building an outdoor patio, and the plans call for a ceramic tile counter near the grill. What types of vitreous tile are suitable for outdoor use? More

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Installing Radiant Snowmelting

The same technology used in radiant slabs also works outdoors to melt snow from... More

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