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Concrete Countertops





Q: My Landlord is renovating the apartments in my complex and is installing concrete countertops.
However, I think he isn't doing it right. The ...
Laying Concrete on Top of a Path That's Already There





Q: Greetings Mr Concrete Man,
I have just discovered your web site and can hardly sit still to write this email waiting for your response..
I ...
Replacing 2X4's Used as Expansion Joints in Patio
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Q: I have a 30' X 18', aggregate finish patio which is divided into 5' squares separated by 2X4's. Or rather, WAS separated by 2X4's as they were rotted ...
Making a Bathroom Concrete Countertop
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Q: -How to set up a bathroom concrete countertop mold design-what do I use to make it? Order it or off the shelf like HD or Menards?
-best mix to use?...
Concrete Driveway Rebar
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Q: How do I check if my contractor put rebar in my concrete driveway?
Dear Submitter:
There are a couple of options to consider in order to check ...
Stamping Concrete
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Q: Hi
My concrete patio is 14' by 24'. If I decide to stamp it, do I have to stamp all 336 square feet at once, or can I stamp a row of 14' by 6'...
Attach Deck to Concrete Patio Slab
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Q: Hi
I am researching my next project. I would like to know how to attach a deck sub frame to my concrete patio, what fasteners to use, etc. My ...
Concrete Scoring to Drain Driveway Puddle
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Q: Is it possible to score concrete to drain a driveway puddle?
Dear Al,
Of course, every situation is unique and you did not provide any details....
Concrete Grain Size
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Q: What is the granule (particle) size of fine powder materials in concrete?
A: Dear Mystery Submitter,
Thanks for stopping by... keep visiting....
Cold Joints and Expansion Joints in Concrete
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Q: What is the difference between concrete cold joints and concrete expansion joints?
Are joints in concrete work desirable, especially roof slabs,...
On Site Recycled Fiber Cement Waste into the Concrete Recycling Dumpster.
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Q: Can fiber cement panels ( 30% cement + 30 - 50 FLY ASH + 10 - 20 % wood fiber and cellulose ) be recyled into the concrete recycle bins for recycling ...
Concrete Expansion Joints- Not Enough? & Concrete Crack Repair
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Q: I have a house under construction currently. Our 3rd car garage is cracked right down the middle of the full length of the garage, and approx 30'...
Concrete Patching Rebar Mesh
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Q: I am replacing a large patch of my concrete pool deck about 6 feet long and about 18 inches wide. One of the long sides of this patch is right up ...
Widening Concrete Steps
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Q: I have a set of concrete steps in front of my house , 4 steps high. I wish to leave them there and add to the width. I will drill and put lags into ...
Concrete Bench Molds
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Q: I want to create a concrete mold to duplicate a cement garden bench,can I get a mold already made or can I make my own from a mold making kit?
A:...
Treatment of Concrete Slab
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Q: I have an extension that will be my bedroom the floor at present is still a plain grey slab.
I would like to have a slight shine to it, but basically ...
Concrete Fence Molds
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Q: Hi,
Just read your bit on cement fences, and I'm interested in making my own concrete posts. They'll need to be 10' high (above ground), because ...
Specialized Metal Concrete (Cement) Molds
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Q: I'm not sure if I should be calling them molds. Maybe you can tell me. What I have that I inherited it the steel shaped molds that you pour the concrete ...
Concrete Garden Bench
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Q: I want to make a mold of my neighbors concrete garden bench & bird bath, what is the process and what do I need to purchase?
A: Hey Joe,
Thanks ...
Concrete Paneling to Be Used for Siding on Homes.
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Q: Can you suggest where I can find sources for the concrete panels I am seeing frequently for new construction. These typically are (I'm guessing) about ...
Residential Work
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Q: I am struggling to get new customers. I have been in the industry for 12 years, have had my license for four months. Started off great (big back-...