When building a house, two main types of foundations are used: slab-on-grade or below-grade foundations with a basement slab. Climate, including high water tables, frost lines, harsh winters, and ...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Driving around Staten Island, I began to notice a few concrete-block-like homes. I thought it was probably a smart way to build sustainable, long-lasting homes. But after ...
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PORT COLBORNE, ON, Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - CarbiCrete, a leading firm in the decarbonization of concrete has announced that Canal Block, an Ontario-based concrete block manufacturer has begun ...
In his book Concrete Planet, author Robert Courland discusses why the concrete first used by the Romans is more durable than the concrete used in most present day buildings. Plus, mineralogist Peter ...
To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. As climate change reshapes life in Puget Sound, from ...
The production of the cement used in concrete is a major contributor to worldwide CO2 emissions and since we're reliant on the stuff for our infrastructure, this is a serious problem. However, Nendo ...
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