The eco-friendly concrete block industry has not expanded as expected, primarily due to lack of political will, the dominance of illegal brick kilns, and challenges in developing the market. This is ...
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 ...
Cement and concrete are commonly mistaken for each other, but it’s important to know which is which. To help you remember, we’re detailing the differences: cement vs. concrete. After reading ...
County Engineer Karen Albert told the county's board of supervisors Tuesday that concrete barriers were erected on J Avenue between 215th and 230th Streets--a section of road closed due to flood ...
I used a stiff dry brush to remove the powder, and the concrete blocks beneath looked clean with no dark or stained areas. To be sure, I went back a few days later, after it had rained ...
metal roofing can cost more than concrete tiles, especially if you choose copper. Another disadvantage is noise. Metal roofing may require extra insulation to block out unwanted noise.
A new type of self-healing concrete has debuted in the U.S. market. The concrete, which is called Basilisk Self-Healing Concrete, gets its self-healing properties from bacteria that is mixed into it.