Do these photos look familiar? Are you finding water stains and “honeycombing” on the concrete when forms are removed? See Figures 1 and 2. Over-vibration could be the cause. Let’s take a closer look. Pumpable concrete has become the norm on commercial jobsites, especially for vertical pours. Highly flowable concrete is delivered into the […]
Read full articlePickleball is more popular than ever, and having a court right at home is a dream for many people. Luckily, transforming your backyard into a pickleball paradise is easier than you might think—especially if you have an existing concrete surface. With Cem-Coat Plus, you can create a professional-grade pickleball court that’s durable, customizable, and slip-resistant. In this […]
Read full articleOutdoor concrete takes wear and tear year-round. In the Western United States, the extremes from season to season can take a toll on your outdoor concrete surfaces. The solution to the problem of consistent concrete damage is ensuring that the concrete is protected from water, cracks from extreme heat and sun and the notorious freeze-thaw […]
Read full articleThree things are certain in life: death, taxes and … cracks in concrete. Luckily, repairing unsightly or dangerous cracks in concrete is inexpensive and easy. And mending concrete fissures does more than improve the appearance of cementitious structures. Closing the door on water’s ability to penetrate driveways, walkways and patios improves their lifespan. Concrete repair […]
Read full articleMake your next concrete project easier with some of our favorite construction tools and concrete products, available at Intermountain Concrete Specialties, your concrete supplier. 1. Efflock by NewLook International When the weather is warm, efflorescence—that white, powdery substance caused by vapor migrating to the surface of a slab—begins to appear on concrete. Think of it […]
Read full articleToday’s home owners, designers, custom home builders and commercial contractors are turning to decorative concrete as an easy, affordable and creative way to spruce up both interiors and exteriors. These days, decorative concrete trends include stained, stamped, polished and other decorative concrete finishes creating a fresh, modern and updated look on patios, pool decks, countertops, […]
Read full articleSloping a concrete patio or walkway is critical to provide the drainag [...]
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