Excavation, footing forming and concrete placement on day one ... and found no time restrictions regarding the footing cure time prior to wall placement. Can you advise on the minimum allowable ...

Curing vertical concrete surfaces is less critical than ... in place is the most common approach to limit moisture loss from walls, columns and sides of beam. However, leaving forms in place ...

Retaining walls are an indispensable feature for properties with sloped landscapes. They enhance the functionality and enjoyment of a sloped yard by allowing you to create a flat surface.

Homeowners thinking outside the traditional wood-framed residential box are pouring on the creativity when building houses with precast concrete walls. Not only used in below-grade applications ...

Q: We would like to resurface the concrete walls next to the steps leading to ... To repaint, wait at least one month for the mortar patch to cure. Then prime at least the bare mortar, or you ...

All wall system requirements were met in one precast panel ... The Metromont production crew could make one panel in about an hour. The panels then cure until the concrete reaches a stripping strength ...

During its manufacturing process, a special cement mixture is placed in a curing ... as regular concrete, unlike Washington State University's somewhat similar effort. The Block-Wall House's ...

Large products such as walls for home construction require a significant investment in molds and curing facilities, which might be outside the range of a small business. Standard concrete is ...