Month: July 2015

One of the primary obstacles faced when installing a new concrete floor is moisture. While adding moisture to cement is a vital part of the process, but an excess of moisture results in problems with the slab and long drying times. To prevent additional moisture from entering concrete, vapor barriers are used before the concrete … Continue reading The Basics Of Using A Vapor Barrier For Concrete Slabs

A cut-off saw, or cut-off machine, is an essential piece of equipment for many. It can be used to cut rebar, to cut stock for welding, or even as part of your quality control program. Making ideal cuts can seem like an art form, however, and requires both skill and proper technique. Here are a … Continue reading Tips For More Ideal Cuts Using Your Cut-Off Saw

In order to finish a project with a strong, flat and smooth slab of concrete, you need to use the process of care known as curing. For many, curing refers only to maintaining moisture on the new concrete’s surface, but there’s actually more to it. Proper curing is what allows cement and water to bond … Continue reading The Basics of Concrete Curing For Higher Quality Slabs

Polypropylene geotextiles, like Mirafi 140N, can be used in a variety of applications but you may not expect to find them on a baseball diamond. As seen in the video above, however, geotextiles are being put to good use in that very setting right here in Tulsa. The Tulsa Drillers have been playing in OneOK … Continue reading A Unique Use For Geotextiles