Concrete blocks and cement blocks are preformed, manufactured concrete structures that are ready for on-site installation. They are manufactured, cast, and cured in factories or other production ...

Concrete contractors working a job too small for a ready mix truck have a short list of options to prep concrete. Top of the list is the tool and wheelbarrow. While tried and true, it’s the ...

For concrete contractors, screeds are an essential purchase and a critical tool for providing the smooth, level finish for concrete work. By carefully considering the screed types available ...

As a defective concrete block homeowner, I would really appreciate the word mica being replaced with the term defective block concrete. The science from the testing of our blocks shows while mica ...

For most exterior surfaces, a penetrating concrete sealer is the go-to type to block out moisture and chemicals. Penetrating sealers are safer in icy and wet environments—they do not change the ...

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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - A car was surrounded by black smoke as the flames blazed from within it. The occupants of the car tried to put out the flames. The car was blocking east bound traffic.

Cinder blocks are slightly cheaper than brick, but they aren’t as strong and often need added support like rebar and concrete filling. Corten steel is the most expensive material for building a ...

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DENVER (KDVR) — A project that has been years in the making was officially unveiled — three blocks of the revitalized 16th ...

Researchers used robotics and additive manufacturing to toughen cement-based material with precisely placed hollow tubes. The result is more than 5 times tougher than counterparts. Inspired by the ...