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How to form and pour a concrete slab

In most cases, you’ll measure from the lot line to position the slab parallel to it. Start to prepare the site for concrete ...
Tiling an uneven floor is a challenge, so it's essential to ensure that your subfloor is as flat and level as possible before laying any floor tiles. Leave any high points or low points across a floor ...
Seashell-modified concrete offers a low-carbon alternative, reducing emissions and maintaining performance, ideal for coastal ...
A construction site dating back nearly 2,000 years to the putative demise of Pompeii in 79 CE has revealed new evidence for ...
Isotopic analysis confirmed that the workers in Pompeii relied on hot-mixing when making their concrete. Samples from the ...
Roman concrete has stood the test of time, and new research finally reveals why this ancient material is so durable.
From the iconic Colosseum in Rome to Hadrian’s Wall all the way in England, there’s one question most people must ask ...
MIT researchers analyzed an ancient Pompeii construction site to determine how the ancient Romans produced concrete that ...
MIT scientists have used modern technology to unravel the mysterious self-healing properties of ancient Roman concrete.
Scientists excavating the ruins of Pompeii have discovered a construction site left frozen in time by the eruption of Italy's ...
Summer brings an influx of tourists and travelers passing through Kentucky, adding new energy and fresh eyes to the marketplace. Fall sees vendors stocking up on holiday decorations and gift items, ...
If you're a hobbyist or DIYer spending big on new professional-level tools can feel out of reach and attractive at the same ...