Category: Repair & Rehabilitation Products
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Repairing Concrete Joints – Prep and Installation
The spalled concrete joint repair preparation and installation process when using semi-rigid or sand-modified semi-rigid repair materials is not unlike the initial joint filling process. It’s important to create clean, vertical edges at the outside of the joint repair to allow the repair material to bond to the joint walls and to clean the joint to…
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Concrete Contractor’s Role in the Circular Economy
As the concrete industry evolves under the dual pressures of climate responsibility and resource scarcity, a new paradigm has emerged — one that prioritizes sustainability not as an afterthought but as a fundamental framework. The circular economy, long championed in manufacturing and materials science, is now taking root in the concrete construction sector. And while…
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Concrete Repair Mortars Market to Reach $6.5 Billion by 2034 Amid Rising Infrastructure Demand
Concrete remains one of the most widely used construction materials worldwide, but even the most robust structures are subject to damage over time. Concrete repair mortars offer a practical solution for restoring worn or damaged concrete surfaces. This article explores what these materials are, their common types, applications and why they’re increasingly important in construction and…
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A Pro’s Guide to Pickleball Tennis Court Overlay System Installation
Whether it’s Pickleball, tennis, or a multi-use play area, homeowners are beginning to ask contractors a big question: What will it take to build one in my backyard? With the rise of pickleball alone, we have seen search numbers increase by over 300% in the last year. Some are looking to add an area in…
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Repairing Spalled Concrete Joints | For Construction Pros
Spalled concrete joints are the primary problem for a concrete floor. Though the joint is necessary to control cracking, they do provide opportunities for damage by impact from work done on the slab, improperly filled joints, the saw cut timing, damaged saw blades, poor finishing, etc. This is part of a three-part series on spalled…
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Understanding Concrete Slab Load Capacity
Concrete slabs form the backbone of countless industrial and material-handling facilities. Whether supporting heavy machinery, mezzanines, pallet racks, or conveyors, a slab must be able to bear concentrated loads. Yet, too often, insufficient analysis of load capacity results in costly over-engineering or catastrophic structural failures. The good news is that many pitfalls associated with improper…
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Repairing Floor Joints | For Construction Pros
Jointed warehouse floors typically require repairs during their service life. Some floors require more repairs than others, depending on the design, construction, and exposure conditions, especially floors exposed to small-wheeled forklift traffic. Joint edges of both contraction and construction joints spall (break off) when either the joint filler is no longer protecting the edges from…
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Re-Building a Resilient Concrete Infrastructure: Averting Concrete Corrosion
On February 26, 2025, the residents of Dockside Condominiums in Charleston, S.C. were given a mandatory evacuation notice and just 48 hours to get out of their building. Engineering inspections had indicated that the building may be structurally unsafe. For many, this will bring to mind the tragic partial collapse of Champlain Towers South, a…
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Study Finds Concrete-eating Bacteria on Road Tunnels
A biofilm forms on the interior surface of concrete as seawater penetrates the concrete of a road tunnel. A study by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology (located in Sweden) points to the mechanisms behind the degradation and its unexpectedly rapid progression. Permit me to nerd out with some concrete science news for a moment. …
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Latest Updates in Hydrodemolition Technology
The rate at which technology evolves is increasing. Gone are the days of advancements taking a decade-plus to develop. In some instances, technology can become outdated in a matter of years, maybe even months. Think of a smartphone. The latest devices have built-in artificial intelligence and augmented reality features that the average person had barely…