DEAR TIM: What type of stone would be best for filling a cavity under a planned two-car garage addition? It is approximately 7 feet deep. The local concrete supplier sells recycled concrete for a ...

Several factors can impact the cost of a concrete slab project, including edge thickness, finishes, additional equipment and materials, dirt work and grading.

The method works by injecting a strong base material, such as a cement mixture or, in newer methods, a polymer resin such as Uretek or polyurethane foam injection, under the existing concrete slab ...

Inspired by coral and sea stars, this porous concrete uses fossil algae and advanced geometry to cut emissions and support ...

Concrete slabs form the backbone of countless industrial and material-handling facilities. Whether supporting heavy machinery, mezzanines, pallet racks, or conveyors, a slab must be able to bear ...

Gravel foundations provide exceptional stability and drainage for shed installations. Unlike concrete slabs that can crack or shift over time, crushed stone creates a permeable base that prevents ...

Concrete fasteners, once set, are not designed to be removed from concrete, brick or block without damaging the base material into which they have been set. If pulled on hard enough, the base ...

By introducing phase-change materials to the concrete mixture, Drexel researcher were able to create slabs that can warm themselves to melt snow and ice when temperatures approach freezing. There’s a ...

Is it possible to assert the existence of a timeless material in architecture from an aesthetic standpoint? Undoubtedly, wood and concrete emerge as ...

Like any other structure, your steel storage shed needs a suitable foundation. By suitable, we mean a base that's solid, stable, level, and can support the load of the shed and the items stored inside ...

Concrete fasteners, once set, are not designed to be removed from concrete, brick or block without damaging the base material into which they have been set. If pulled on hard enough, the base material ...