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Selecting The Right Diamond Blade
Used by permission from Husqvarna
https://youtu.be/6RD8621RGUg
DIAMOND BLADE TROUBLESHOOTING
Concrete Slab Repair Tips
Repairing Common Slab Surface Defects
Concrete contractors are often asked to address non-structural blemishes that can occur soon after a concrete slab is placed. Blemishes, such as popouts, plastic shrinkage cracks, and drying…
Will Silica Regulations Be Repealed?
Waiting for the dust to settle
We are seeing some buzz in the industry that OSHA may pull back on the Silica regulation requirement. Yeah, there have been a few big fines, but in general, the feedback is that OSHA has not been aggressively…
Decorative Concrete Sealing Tips
How To Ensure A Successful Sealer Application
(Original article appears in a SpecTech article from SpecChem. Used by permission)
Surface Preparation
All surfaces to be sealed must be properly cleaned. Ensure the concrete is clean, dry,…
Power Up Your Jobsite!
How To Choose The Right Generator
Many of us have home generators to run appliances in case of an electrical outage, but the power requirements on a construction site often demand a different class of generator. On the jobsite, generators…
Cold Weather Concreting
Jobs Don't Stop When the Temperature Drops
Don’t let cold weather slow down your pour. As we head into winter, understanding cold weather concreting will keep the jobs going and the crete flowing. Concrete is often the foundation…
Soil Compaction
Starting at the base of the problem
Experienced contractors know that producing quality concrete flatwork begins with the proper preparation of the slab support system. Using proper compaction techniques, contractors efficiently transform…
Bringing CFM Power to the Jobsite
Decrease Dust and Increase Productivity
In 2016, the updated standards comprising OSHA’s final ruling around dust collection went into effect. The revised document directs contractors on their responsibilities to prevent exposure to their…
Protecting Your Flatwork
Concrete Finish Work Is On The Rise
Flatwork and decorative concrete contractors are benefiting as building owners and designers realize the payoff of tastefully exposed concrete surfaces. Not only are they less costly to maintain, but…
Stormwater Management Best Practices
Weathering the Storms
Early last year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued new regulations for "operators of construction activity” that involves more than one acre. Since 1992, contractors working on these type of projects…
Laser Levels: Accuracy Is Job One
"Close" is not good enough on today’s jobsites.
Close is not good enough on today’s jobsites. Contractors must be right-on with every control mark. Workers must comply with project specifications that include tight construction tolerances,…
How To Apply Concrete Joint Filler
Let's Fill This Joint!
Although there are many brands of concrete joint fillers out there, I think we can agree that the installation process is similar for most. If you’re new to the game, here is a step-by-step overview of the basics.…
