Rate of placement and screeding method are baseline decisions that must be made prior to start of placement. Placing/finishing concrete is time sensitive and susceptible to environmental conditions.
Concrete strength is not decided when it is poured, but in the days that follow. This video breaks down the science of hydration, the most effective curing methods, and why proper curing can mean the ...
Contractors can increase the speed and ease of placing concrete with the latest technologies. But even the most advanced equipment cannot significantly enhance the quality of concrete. To do this, the ...
One of the most misunderstood practices on construction sites is curing concrete with water after it has been poured. To many people, it seems counterintuitive. If concrete is already made with ...
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How to pour a concrete slab successfully

Before you even think about raising the walls of a new backyard shed, you need a solid foundation. Learn how to pour a concrete slab here. Building a shed this spring? You need a solid foundation, and ...