Quality Matters The Right Way to Waterproof Recessed Windows in Concrete Block Walls Use these best practices for installing recessed windows in CMU walls to prevent water intrusion and moisture problems
Quality Matters Do Concrete Slabs Really Need Welded Wire Mesh? In some soil conditions, eliminating wire in the slab can be a false economy ... at best
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Quality Matters Say Goodbye to Concrete Cold Joints A look at cold joints in concrete and how to prevent them
Sponsored Products Building a Custom Home With Safety and Energy Efficiency in Mind There is a growing movement in the construction industry towards the use of concrete instead of wood when building a new homes’ envelope. An...
Environmental Concrete Industry Reduces Carbon Footprint by 13% Over Five Years National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) members have lowered their carbon footprint by 13% in five years, according to an...
Construction Quality How to Avoid Cracks in Post-Tensioned Concrete Slab Foundations How home builders can avoid cracks in a post-tensioned slab-on-grade foundation by preventing certain errors during the installation process
Codes + Standards American Concrete Institute Releases 2020 Codes, Specifications, and Practices The American Concrete Institute has released 2020 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices. The document includes...
Quality Matters Concrete Foundations: Under-Slab Vapor Barriers Done Right Properly specify and install a layer of protection under concrete slabs to mitigate moisture issues
Quality Matters Limit Cracks in Construction: Mind the Gap Between Building Materials The expansion gap between dissimilar materials is a critical detail that can prevent costly callbacks and warranty headaches for home builders
