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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.

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Specifying the right resinous flooring system

Construction Specifier

Selection of flooring materials often starts with the preferred visual appeal based on the Needs of the architect, the interior designer, or the owner. However, selecting the right coatings and specifying the appropriate system can be more difficult than picking out a type of tile or vinyl. Flooring options. by Mark Thomas.

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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. Such an approach is termed the curing of concrete. Why Curing Is Important? Method for the Cure of the Concrete: The draining water mostly on the concrete surface is used to cure the concrete.

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Best practices for specifying resinous flooring systems

Construction Specifier

There are some flooring chemistries that have existed in the United States for more than 15 years but are rarely specified relative to their epoxy counterparts. Epoxy has become the Kleenex or Band-Aid of resinous flooring. So, what other resinous flooring options are available? What is resinous flooring?

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What Is Defects in Painting | 18 Types of Defects in Painting | How to Prevent Defects in Painting

CivilJungle

What Are Defects in Painting? Painting is one of the important finishing works used in structural constructions in Civil Engineering. Painting creates a coat-like formation that prevents attacks from various atmospheric factors like cold, heat, frost, rainfall, etc. Types of Defects in Painting. Brush Marks.

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Preventing flooring failures: Factors to consider in substrate prep

Construction Specifier

By David Gross Substrate preparation is a crucial first step in the flooring installation process and it can significantly impact the appearance and longevity of the final flooring material. According to Independent Floor Testing & Inspection (IFTI), the leading cause of flooring failures is moisture, costing the industry $2.4

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Euclid Chemical Launches New Bond Breakers for Tilt-Up Construction

CCR Magazine

EucoTilt SB Setting a new standard in tilt-up panel production, EucoTilt SB is a solvent-based bond breaker that features a chemically reactive, membrane-forming cure. We are excited to expand Euclid Chemical’s position as the leader in concrete flooring products,” said Matt Kwiecien, senior product manager at Euclid Chemical.