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Expert Tips You Can Use to Repair Concrete

Concrete is one of the most popular construction materials used. It is both versatile and durable, lasting for years on end. But that doesn't make it indestructible. Concrete sometimes cracks, and a number of factors can lead to this, ranging from excess water in the mix to tension forces that tear it apart. However, concrete is also easy to repair, and you can do it yourself right from your home. So if you've got a cracked concrete surface, whether it's your driveway or basement, here are a few repair ideas you can use to get the surface back to new. Read More 

Guidelines to Consider When Cutting Concrete

Concrete is a strong and durable material that performs well when used in construction. However, it's not resistant to wear or damage and at some point you may need to do some repairs on your concrete floors, patio, or driveway among others. When doing these repairs, you may have to cut or saw through the concrete. Concrete cutting is a task you can easily perform on your own, but you need to use the right techniques and equipment so that you don't damage your concrete or injure yourself in the process. Read More 

Types of Faults Identified Through Concrete GPR Screening

Concrete is an integral structural material and there's need to make sure it doesn't feature any faults or defects. Concrete GPR screening involves the use of ground penetrating radar devices to identify any spaces, referred to as voids, inside a concrete beam or slab. GPR employs the use of a high frequency radio pulse which is sent into the concrete material. The reflected signals are then sent back to the receiver and saved on digital media. Read More 

Understanding the Role of Valves in Concrete Pumps

If you are in the market for a concrete pump, you may have come across information describing the types of pumps based on their valves. These different valve influence the way the pumps operate. Knowing the roles of the different valves can help you make the right decision in either purchasing or renting a concrete pump. Concrete Pumping Process Before moving onto the role of valves, it is important to understand the basics of the pumping process. Read More 

Avoid These Common “Do It Yourself” Mistakes When Cutting Concrete

Cutting concrete can be necessary when you want to remodel your house and need to expand the foundation in certain areas or run plumbing pipes behind the basement walls. You may also need to pull up an old driveway to have it repaved or underpinned. While cutting concrete is not overly difficult, it's also not like cutting wood or other such materials. You can handle the job on your own with the proper tools and knowhow, but if you're like many homeowners, you might make a few simple mistakes along the way. Read More