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Tip: Repair Concrete Flatwork
Concrete is one of the most durable building materials, but it does require occasional repair and maintenance. Problems can be caused by outside forces such as freezing water, structural problems or surface damage, which is usually caused by improper finishing methods or poorly mixed concrete.…
Fireplace Efficiency
Flickering flames, glowing embers, and the essence of wood smoke: nothing is quite as cozy as a fire on a cold winter’s day. A fireplace needs to safely contain that cozy fire, encourage the fuel to burn, exhaust smoke, and deliver warmth to the room.…
Tip: Condensation Test
A do-it-yourself test for condensation. If you think condensation might be the problem in your basement, there is a simple test. Securely tape a 10” x 10” piece of plastic wrap onto the basement wall in an area where you have noticed dampness, sealing the…
Concrete Considerations
A variety of different chemicals and additives can be added to concrete to help keep it the a workable consistency while finishing, and to cure at the proper rate. These are particularly important when pouring concrete in very cold weather, when it can take too…
More Articles About Concrete, Brick & Stone
Taking Care of Your Chimney and Fireplace
Even Masonry Fireplaces Need Maintenance
Specialty Finishes for Concrete Patios and Other Flatwork
Installing Masonry Flatwork
Repairing Masonry
Concrete Injection Leveling Can Repair Flatwork
Tip: Repair Concrete Flatwork
Fireplace Efficiency
Fireplaces
Installing a Concrete Wall
Maintaining a Concrete Wall
Concrete Considerations
Installing Concrete
Tip: Repair Concrete Steps
Wunderbar Rebar!
Repair Cinderblock Foundation
Sinking Foundation
Expand Retaining Walls Around Driveway
Pouring Concrete Driveway or Walkway
Tip: Condensation Test
Tip: Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls
Concrete Sawing
Tuck-pointing
