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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

LEED AP, Vivian Volz, CSI, AIA, LEED AP, SCIP Photo courtesy Tao Group Solutions After years of grappling with client callbacks, legal disputes, and financial losses from poor polished concrete installations, the industry has reached a breaking point: prohibit polished concrete.

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Internally cured bridges stand the test of time

Construction Specifier

Cracked and otherwise more permeable concrete structures can represent a high cost to Departments of Transportation (DOTs), their constituents, and the environment. Project stakeholders can mitigate these economic and ecological costs by using less permeable, more durable and more resilient concrete materials to extend a bridges service life.

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9 Types of Curing | What Is Curing of Concrete | Why Curing Is Important | Minimum Curing Period for Concrete Cement | How Long Does It Take for Concrete to Dry

CivilJungle

What Is Curing of Concrete? Curing performs a crucial role in the growth as well as the resilience of concrete strengths. Since applying water to that same concrete mixture there is an exothermic process that tends to toughen the concrete. Such an approach is termed the curing of concrete.

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ASTM F710: Preparing the Concrete Floor

GCP Applied Technologies

ASTM F710: Preparing the Concrete Floor. Why prepare the concrete slab? But just as important as these—and often overlooked—is careful preparation of the concrete slab. But just as important as these—and often overlooked—is careful preparation of the concrete slab. What constitutes a good concrete slab prep?

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Portsmouth’s Ultimate Epoxy Flooring Guide: Durable Solutions for Home & Business

UK Construction Blog

Commercial applications benefit from epoxy’s ability to withstand heavy machinery and frequent traffic, particularly in Portsmouth’s warehouses, industrial estates, retail outlets and office buildings. Looking to transform your dull concrete floors into something extraordinary?

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Epoxy Flooring Birmingham: Durable Solutions for Homes & Businesses

UK Construction Blog

When mixed, these components trigger a chemical reaction that initiates the curing process. This creates a robust surface that adheres effectively to concrete, wood, and even wall surfaces. This versatile flooring option transforms ordinary concrete into a robust, long-lasting surface.

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Concrete floors in diverse facilities: Key factors for optimal performance

Construction Specifier

By Chris Bennett, iSCS, CDT, James Longo, iSCS, and Keith Robinson, RSW, FCSC, FCSI, LEED AP RSW, FCSC, FCSI Photo by Magda Biernat Photography Concrete floors are used in wide-ranging facilities, such as industrial data centers, commercial high-rise buildings, and residential homes.