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Industry recommendation for exterior residential concrete

Industry Statement (revised April 2003)

Lankard's Scaling Revisited from Concrete International Magazine

 
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  Updated Guidelines for Batching Microsilica Concrete
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This guideline was recently updated to assist you when batching microsilica concrete.  Developed in cooperation with Elkem Materials, the Silica Fume Association and the Ohio Department of Transportation.
 
 
A Homeowners Guide to Healthy Concrete
$0.75 each
This brochure discusses the basics of residential concrete with emphasis on proper curing and sealing methods.  It also contains valuable information for homeowners with new exterior concrete.
 
 
Air Entrained Concrete
$0.15 each
Designed to inform the specifier, contractor or homeowner of the benefits of air entrainment in concrete, and how it works.
  ORMCA Concrete Technician Manual
$45.00 each
This manual is used as a study guide for the ORMCA Concrete Technician course and is also a great reference guide for technicians who want to improve their knowledge of concrete. Topics covered include:  principals of making concrete, aggregate sampling and testing, mix design and adjustment.
 
Do You Know What Is Equal?

$0.30 each
What thickness of concrete will carry the same traffic as the specified thickness of asphalt and stone base? Contractors, engineers and owners who are considering concrete pavement alternatives can find the answer in this handy guide.
 
Guidelines for Durable Driveways, Carports, Patios, Walks, Garage Floors

$0.20 each
From site preparation to curing, this pamphlet outlines proper concreting procedures for quality exterior residential concreting. A good tool for communication between homeowner and contractor.
 


Take Care of Your Concrete Surfaces

$0.25 each
During the first year of a concrete pavement's life, proper care is crucial.  This bright yellow pamphlet warns about the harmful effects of deicers on new concrete. Every owner should receive this with their new concrete driveway, sidewalk, patio, etc.  Recommended for distribution by homebuilders and residential concrete contractors.



 

Technical Tips

$0.25 each
This Series of Technical Tips was written primarily for contractors and technicians out in the field.  Choose from the following topics: Sealing Concrete Surfaces, Care of Concrete, Chlorides in Concrete, Cold Weather Concreting, Concrete Shrinkage, Durability of Concrete Flatwork, Curling & Warping, Fly Ash & Mirosilica, Flowable Fill, Fly Ash & Microsilica, Hot Weather Concreting, Important Concrete Test Specimen Procedures, Jointing Details for Slabs on Grade, Subgrade Friction, Subgrades & Subbases, To Joint or Not to Joint? Slabs on Grade, and Troubleshooting Concrete Problems
 


Ready Mixed Concrete Truck Safety Decals

(8.5 in. x 11 in.) $3.00 each
bullet Caution Confined Space - The most common confined space in your business is the mixer drum on your trucks.  This decal boldly identifies this area as a confined space.
bullet Caution Fresh Concrete - This decal warns of the potential dangers of fresh concrete. Including burns and eye injuries.  Every ready mix truck should display this sticker in a highly visible are.
bullet Danger Confined Space Permit - OSHA demands that all confined spaces which require a permit to be obtained before entry be visibly marked.  This decal informs employees, customers, contractors, etc., about the importance of confined space permits.