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25 March

“New Home Sales Hit Highest Level in 7 Years”

New Home Sales Hit Highest Level in 7 Years “According to new data from the federal government, new home sales rose to the highest level in seven years in February. Sales of newly built, single-family homes increased 7.8% from a month earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 539,000, the report said. That is…


19 March

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3 March

“Debunking Common Decorative Concrete Myths”

“Just apply a decorative overlay and it will hide everything.” Or, “Use acid to strip that sealer.” These are just a couple of the myths or just plain wrong recommendations I have come across on a regular basis. I really don’t know where, when or how these directives got started, but it continues to amaze me…


18 February

“The six truths about concrete moisture that no one should ignore”

“How often do you work on a tile project where concrete has been poured? Durability, strength and visual appeal make concrete floors a popular choice. Unfortunately, that popularity comes with billions of dollars inmoisture-related damage every year. Why? Because there are some simple truths about moisture in concrete that many people ignore. If you don’t have…


19 November

“Preparing Slabs: Making Informed Decisions Can Pay Significant Dividends”

“Flooring, by its very nature, is one of the last elements of a construction project to be addressed. As a result, budget dollars and time are often both in short supply when the flooring installation process is about to begin. This budget and time crunch often leads to ill-informed decisions—and short-term solutions that create long-term…


4 November

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22 October

“Flooring Installation Troubleshooting: Problems, Causes and Cures”

“Installation is a complicated process with loads of instructions and lots of steps. Occasionally floors may fail due to an unforeseen issue, but most of the time it’s the result of human error, either through missing a step in the installation instructions (such as forgetting to prep the subfloor) or through plain old application mistakes….


23 September

Dependable’s White Latex Liquid

WHITE LATEX LIQUID® is formulated for use with DEPENDABLES WHITE SKIMCOAT™ Underlayment, it provides greater adhesion, water resistance, flexibility and mildewcide protection. It may be used as an additive with SKIMCRETE® XL and other DEPENDABLE trowelable products wherever a non re-emulsifiable latex primer or additive is required. It also may be used as a primer over textured or smooth metal surfaces, adhesive residues, or under leveling products used…


10 September

“What Problems Does Moisture Create”

“All natural systems tend towards equilibrium. A hot cup of coffee transfers heat to the air in the room until they are both at the same temperature (this is related to entropy and the second law of thermodynamics). In chemistry, higher concentrations of a chemical move towards areas of lower concentration (known as Le Chatelier’s…


7 August

“Mix Design Fundamentals: Considerations for concrete for slabs-on-ground”

“Concrete cracks and nothing can be done about it” is a common refrain when the material cracks unexpectedly. However, it is too often an excuse when poor design or improper placement has resulted in excessive random cracking. The real problem is too much mix design water, a lack of welded wire reinforcement, insufficient aggregate, or…