High Early Strength Concrete Mix Technology – Xtreme Series GFRC
What is GFRC? Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete has become the go to material for precasters the world over. The combination of cement, sand, and fiber at specific ratios, deliver unparalleled flexural and tensile strength, allowing for the production of a larger, stronger, and lighter overall design! For most specifiers and architects, the use of high early strength concrete, can open doors to create elaborate structural high strength concrete designs.... [Read More...]
Concrete Color Matching – stains & integral coloring tips
She loved the acid stain job that you did for her friend. She wants her floor stained too. At her house for an estimate, your potential customer walks you into the dining room. Read More →
Business Opportunities – Winter 2008
For most of the country the busy season is over in the Decorative concrete market. As you ponder on sources of income to get you from November 08 – February 09 the Specialty Concrete segment may prove to be your answer. What is the Specialty Concrete Market? Specialty concrete provides a medium in which one can create a unique one of a kind piece that stands above and separates itself from typical design choices. In addition, specialty concrete... [Read More...]
Five Decorative Concrete Tools under $100.00
We all appreciate tools that make an installer’s life easier. When those tools are under a hundred dollars, you can cramp from smiling. Here are the Whisperer’s favorites in order: 1) Cage Mixer manufactured by Smith Industries in Dade City, FL. for $84.00 Why we like it – If you’ve ever mixed a 50 lb. bag in a 5 gal. pail, you’ll love this mixer. It pulls the mud down, instead of throwing it all over your legs. The design allows... [Read More...]
Finally an Overlay for Asphalt!
We know what you are thinking… There is no way that you can put a cement-based overlay on crumbling asphalt. But what if you could? Imagine the benefits: * NO Asphalt tear out * NO Asphalt disposal issues or labor * NO Permits * NO Concrete to pour What competition would you face in your area? NONE! This niche market is possible because of SureCrete’s Xtreme Overlay that was introduced at the 2008 World of Concrete in Las Vegas,... [Read More...]