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Focus on Concrete Floors
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DECORATIVE
FLOORS
Decorative concrete floors have seen no bounds as the creativity
of artists and concrete contractors have crossed paths. Through
the use of stains, stamps, dyes, colored pigments, textured
patterns, ornate sawcuts, epoxied overlays, and more, concrete
floors are becoming increasingly attractive for home and facility
owners.
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INDUSTRIAL
FLOORS
Concrete slabs on grade can be found in nearly every single
industrial and commercial building. Whether they exist below
a layer of floor covering or are exposed, slabs on grade provide
foundation for all building structures.
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ELEVATED
SLABS—Concrete Floor Systems
Elevated concrete slabs and concrete floor systems offer a myriad
of choices for architects and engineers in the building construction
markets. Resources, design examples, reference materials and
design software products are available to facilitate incorporating
concrete floors in achieving economy and durability in todays
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CONCRETE
FLOORS AND MOISTURE
Issues relating to moisture (such as: delamination, peeling,
blistering, staining, sweating, etc) have been known to cause
problems with concrete floors employing moisture sensitive floor
coverings. However, with the proper materials, procedures, and
workmanship, concrete floors can be constructed to provide years
of quality service. Understanding how concrete floors and floor
coverings can be protected from moisture exposure can help prevent
troubles from arising. |
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DURABLE FLOORS
Durable concrete slabs begin with quality materials, good design,
and proper workmanship. Beyond these essentials, measures can
be taken to ensure your concrete slab is protected from the
elements. If deterioration occurs, understanding its cause can
help with the repair and prevention.
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RADIANT-HEATED
FLOORS
Concrete slabs not only provide a durable and decorative interior
flooring surface, they can also serve as a giant radiant heat
source. Called hydronic heating systems, radiant-heated floors
employ tubes embedded in concrete and circulate warm water throughout
the building.
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CONCRETE
SHRINKAGE
The shrinkage of a concrete mixture can have a significant impact
on the performance of floors on ground. With the increasing
demand for structural load-carrying capability and corresponding
floor performance, shrinkage has become a growing issue.
Knowledge of potential concrete shrinkage can help minimize
many problems. |
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Books on Concrete Floors
(Click on title to purchase)
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Concrete
Floors on Ground, is an exceptional book that provides
detailed information on constructing slabs on ground, from subgrade
preparation to toppings and finishes. For more information or
to purchase, click
here. |
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Finishing
Concrete with Color and Texture
Learn how to create decorative surfaces on cast-in-place
concrete slabs. Over 210 photographs illustrate the rich variations
in color and texture that are possible. For more information
or to purchase, click
here.
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Concrete
Floors and Moisture
This book discusses sources of moisture, drying of concrete,
methods of measuring moisture, construction practices, specifications,
and responsibilities for successful floor projects. For more
information or to purchase, click
here. |
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