The concrete slab can be thought of as the wearing cap for the building pad and base course. A well compacted and smooth subgrade is critical to a successful slab. Slab formwork, jointing details, ...

In this video, I finish up the concrete patio, transforming the backyard for a fresh look. **Backyard Makeover Overview** - ...

Structural concrete is the backbone of many residential construction projects”— Elwin Ordoyne SLIDELL, LA, UNITED ...

Within the realm of exterior home renovations, patios are perennially popular. If you’re looking for an affordable, relatively easy-to-install option, consider a concrete patio in particular. It may ...

Vapor retarders are sheet materials used below slab-on-ground floors to limit the amount of moisture that migrates into and upward through concrete slabs. If unchecked, moisture can cause floor ...

Question: I am having a house built that is partially on a slab, part above a crawl space. Is it necessary to install a vapor barrier under the concrete, and is this something I can do myself to save ...

DEAR TIM: My concrete driveway has eight large slabs. The driveway slopes down from my garage to the street. The straight-line gaps between the slabs has enlarged, and some cracks are as wide as 2 ...

The homesteaders at Mason Dixon Acres install radiant heat tubing across reinforced concrete slabs for efficient in-floor heating systems.