Thanks to modern materials, tile is now a durable and long-lasting option for exterior concrete patios–even in cold climates.

Though the name “slab” brings to mind an uninteresting flat gray surface ... You May Need to Replace Concrete Concrete is a sturdy building material known for its longevity and durability.

OPCMIA trainings start with a demonstration of determining the tolerance of a slab by using 10 ft ... Training is the biggest key to putting down super flat floors—training your eye to the ...

Houses built on a slab lack crawl spaces, and there is no space under the floor. If you are considering building or buying a home on a concrete slab, there are a number of benefits and drawbacks ...

Slab building needs careful preparation but can make some impressive sculptural objects or vessels. A lump of clay is first rolled out onto either a sheet of fabric or paper, using a rolling pin.

Cratons are fascinating yet enigmatic geological formations. Known to be relatively stable portions of the Earth's ...

Always place concrete on flat, hard subbases that are free of ... ACI 302.1R-04 Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construction, American Concrete Institute, 38800 Country Club Dr., Farmington ...

In the finish carpentry world, fireplace mantels are often the aesthetic showpiece of a room. People use mantels to display ...

Recent years have seen a significant tightening in Building Regulation guidance. There is an increasing demand for improved ...