The pool deck at Champlain Towers South Condo, now at the center of a forensic investigation into the building’s deadly collapse, had been a problem for decades, a newly released 1996 construction ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q.Cracks are forming within my concrete slab foundation and are causing problems with my flooring. My master bath floor tile has developed a 4-foot crack (tiles, not grout) and I see a ridge forming ...

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 ...

For many, pouring concrete may seem like a complicated process best left to contractors, but this list of its do's and don'ts ...

Concrete slabs-on-ground develop curl when a moisture or temperature gradient exists between the top and bottom surfaces of the slab. As the exposed top surface dries and shrinks relative to the ...

Smart foundation planning starts before the concrete truck arrives. See what to check for drainage, utilities, soil gases, ...

The concrete mix itself determines whether the slab can survive the conditions it is placed in. For slope work, a lower slump prevents the mixture from flowing downhill before it sets - a practical ...