We often get questions from concrete contractors that relate to common and uncommon concerns. Here we discuss three such questions. Clear cover for reinforcing bars used in slabs-on-ground Plans call ...

Concrete driveways look great and last a long time, but they are susceptible to spalling. Here's why it happens and how you can address the issue.

From improving curb appeal to having a convenient place to park, there are a lot of things to like about having a concrete driveway leading up to your home. This simple slab of concrete helps keep ...

QDEAR BARRY: My home has a forced-air heating system, with ducts installed beneath the concrete slab floor. When it rains for several days in a row, the vents get wet, and some have standing water in ...

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Two new developments have recently occurred regarding the installation of contraction joints in slabs-on-ground. First, the ACI Committee on Residential Concrete now recognizes joints, installed soon ...