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How Much Does Concrete Cost Per Cubic Yard? Current Ready Mix Concrete Prices

How much does concrete cost. This is a current ready mix concrete company's price list. It lists the cost of a yard of concrete and other concrete additives like fibermesh and accelerators.

How to Prepare a Concrete Floor for Coatings

Believe it or not, when it comes to applying coatings to a concrete floor slab, it’s not enough just to cast your eyes on the surface – and if it looks dry – think that it’s ready. To avoid the costly problems that can happen after installing coatings, there are two crucial steps you must […]

The Importance of Concrete Sealers on Concrete Surfaces

Protection of concrete from environmental factors is critical to preserving its function over time. Applying concrete sealers over concrete surfaces is a

How Do I Know If I Can Trust a Contractor?

The key part to any remodel? How to hire a contractor. HouseLogic helps you find a good contractor and ensure your working relationship is productive.

Why There Are Diamonds on Tape Measures

In a perfect world, you could use the red marks to identify the placement of the studs. To locate a center between the studs, simply find the black diamond.

5 Tips to Increase Your Home Value Using Ready Mix Concrete

Razorback Concrete in Arkansas gives a few simple tips on using ready mix concrete to increase the value of your home.

Concrete Connoisseurs Tweak Mixes And Methods For Highways And Bridges

Like modern chefs tweaking classic techniques, concrete industry insiders are experimenting anew with ingredients—additives and aggregates such as fly ash, slag and quarry waste—and “plating,” which includes methods such as two-lift paving and real-time smoothness monitoring. And like many chefs that emphasize food’s health aspects, concrete professionals are refocusing their goals from the strength of the material to its longevity and durability.Article Index:

50 Effective Tips for Improving Your Mixdowns

In this mega-post we look at some tips regarding mixdown preparation, mixing itself, productivity and workflow, and improving your mixdown in general.

Concrete and Masonry Aggregates! eNews from Aggtrans

Anything and everything you need to keep your site clear and free of winter weather begins with AggtransProduct SpotlightEverything ConcreteBreaking News: Aggtrans is one of the areas best sources for the construction and masonry professional, providing a complete line of aggregates and masonry materials needed to get the job done right - crushed stone, washed gravels, masonry sands and a comprehensive line of…

How to Choose Potting Mix

Choosing a potting mix may seem simple, but not all mixes are created alike. When buying potting mix for containers, you want to look for mixes with ingredients that will help your plants thrive.

Can research take the cement out of concrete?

USC Technologies in San Jose, Calif., the research development arm of U.S. Concrete, a producer of ready-mix and precast concrete in Houston, is collaborating with two universities to create "alternative supplemental cementitious materials." The research seeks to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emissions that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions by using less cement in concrete.

My Favorite Ways to Turn a Box of Cake Mix into Something Special

They don't call me the cake mix doctor for nothing.

Seven Steps for Cleaning Up Your Music Mix

Saturday, I was conducting an audio training session and I was given the opportunity to work on their mix with the worship band. The mix was pretty good so instead of re-building their full mix, I focused on cleaning up the mix. There are seven areas to consider when cleaning up a mix. Mind you, like I said, this

10 Electrolyte Drink Mixes Ready to Keep You Hydrated and Healthy

Get Your Mix Right the First Time

If you're not careful, you'll spend more time tweaking your mixes than making music. Here are some tips on how to achieve your best mix on your first try.