Learning to pour concrete may save money and build your skills, but without proper equipment and attention to detail, the results can look far from professional. Concrete—generally a combination of ...
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How to form and pour a concrete slab

In most cases, you’ll measure from the lot line to position the slab parallel to it. Start to prepare the site for concrete ...
Mixing pea gravel with concrete is not only possible, it's actually beneficial for certain projects, as long as you do it correctly. Pea gravel consists of smooth, rounded stones that are typically ...
New research shows Roman concrete relied on heat-driven mixing and reactive lime, giving it a surprising self-healing ability ...
Archaeologists in Pompeii discovered a workshop that combined two elements that allowed the concrete to “heal” itself.
The discovery of a 2,000-year-old building site in Pompeii reveals the raw ingredients for ancient Roman self-healing ...
The only snag was that this didn’t match the recipe as described in historical texts. Now the same team is back with a fresh ...
When people hear the term “slump,” most think about posture; think of concrete slump as "concrete posture." Pro Tip: While you can certainly perform the slump test procedure by yourself, it will go a ...
Stamped concrete patios are cost-effective, versatile, low-maintenance, and durable. The concrete can crack and the colors fade, but sealing helps. Repairs are challenging. Installation of a stamped ...