The main goal of a do-it-yourself (DIY) home improvement project is to get the job done while spending the least amount of money possible. If you’re a DIY person considering a small home project with concrete forming, it may be tempting to quickly assemble makeshift forms out of wood. Many people use this method for […]
Several conditions must be met for successful concrete placement. Formwork has to be carefully set up for the job. All the right bracing must be in place as well as ties and anchors. When the truck arrives the pour must happen at the right pace. Sometimes a pour starts going fast. A little too fast. […]
Concrete construction is always on a timetable determined by the properties of the concrete as it cures. Since so much is determined by the readiness of concrete, it is important to be as prepared as possible, so that concrete’s timetable doesn’t turn into a time crunch. Planning is an important part of this and should […]
Poured concrete can have problems that greatly affect the overall quality of the pour, such as bug holes, honey combing, and cold joints. Problems that commonly occur when using shoring equipment are mitigated by use of a concrete vibrator, which consolidates concrete and refines the pouring process. Here are some tips for perfecting poured concrete […]