Tim Carter shows one way to pour a concrete slab. This Part 3 of a multi-part series on the topic.
Tim Carter shows one way to pour a concrete slab. This Part 3 of a multi-part series on the topic.
Tim Carter shows one way to pour a concrete slab. This Part 2 of a multi-part series on the topic.
Tim Carter shows one way to pour a concrete slab. This Part 1 of a multi-part series on the topic.
Tim Carter demonstrates a unique aspect of pouring concrete - bleed water. Rookie finishers can ruin a concrete slab if they do something wrong when bleed water is present.
Tim Carter describes a vapor barrier that's underneath a concrete slab, that's about to be poured. Tim reveals why it's mission critical to install a vapor barrier when doing your concrete projects.
Tim Carter shows reinforcing steel - 21# wire mesh - that's installed in a concrete slab. Tim describes why it's important to install steel reinforcing in your concrete. The concrete wire mesh adds strength to the concrete.
Tim Carter demonstrates the correct way to seal a concrete driveway. A concrete sealer will protect your driveway. Get a good driveway sealer that contains silane - siloxane.
How many people does it take to pour concrete? Depends upon a lot of factors. Concrete work is not easy. Pouring a concrete patio where you have to unload the truck 100 feet away from the concrete forms, needs many helpers. Tim uses his concrete calculator to estimate helpers.
Mixing concrete can be the toughest part of any concrete job, but with these tips from Tim Carter your job will be much easier. Concrete mixing shouldn't keep you from getting your job done.
Concrete resurfacing is a great way to make old concrete look like new. There are several different methods and products to choose from for concrete resurfacing projects.
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