Applying control-joint filler demands balancing hardness to transfer loads, flexibility to move with the slabs and application timing to minimize tearing. A control joint (or contraction joint) is ...

A slab's long-term performance is determined by far more than compressive strength, finish quality or flatness. While much attention is given to mix design, placement, consolidation and curing, one ...

DEAR TIM: My concrete driveway has eight large slabs. The driveway slopes down from my garage to the street. The straight-line gaps between the slabs has enlarged, and some cracks are as wide as 2 ...

Uncompacted fill under a concrete slab — be it for an entire home, an exterior patio, a front porch or a driveway — is a recipe for disaster. Concrete is an amazing material, but it has an Achilles ...

With construction costs rising, homeowners and architects are increasingly exploring material-efficient alternatives that reduce expenses and environmental impact. From filler slab ceilings that use ...