Tim Carter describes efflorescence, what causes it and how to remove it.
Tim Carter describes efflorescence, what causes it and how to remove it.
Tim Carter explains why this new construction garage floor is covered with a concrete blanket. This insulated tarp is helping keep the ground from freezing.
Tim Carter shows a power screed in action. It's amazing and astounding.
Tim Carter shows how a bull float is used on freshly poured concrete.
Tim Carter describes some common hand tools used when pouring a concrete slab. He also shows a fancy gasoline-powered tool that will amaze and astound you!
Tim Carter talks about adding calcium chloride flakes to fresh concrete. Carter discusses what that does to the chemical reaction happening inside the concrete.
Tim Carter demonstrates how to get an oil stain off a concrete or blacktop driveway. Stain removal is possible, but the oil stain removal should be done as soon as possible.
Tim Carter demonstrates really simple ways to repair either blacktop or concrete driveways. Repair blacktop driveways before you apply the driveway sealer.
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.
Tim Carter, of AsktheBuilder.com, shows the different kinds of deicing salts that can be used on your driveway. There are rock salt alternatives that are safer to use. Discover what is replacing road salt.
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