Watching a craftsman at work can be an inspiring experience. We were recently involved in a large, somewhat complex concrete pour. The nine concrete finishers, the two laborers, the carpenter and the ...

In this video, I demonstrate the process of creating a large concrete slab from start to finish. **CHAPTERS:** 00:00 - Clearing the Area 01:30 - Surveying the Site 02:28 - Building the Frame 06:13 - ...

Strong builds start with solid slabs. What steps go into prepping and pouring concrete for the Nantahala Retreat’s foundation?

Diagram: Screeding the pad: With one person on each side of the board, work the board across the final layer of concrete to smooth the surface. You can rent or buy gas-or electric-powered cement ...

Last week's column about concrete discussed grading, forms and form oil, and preparing the soil. This column describes other important steps that contribute to a successful concrete pour: Steel: ...

Many farmers do their own concrete work. Here are tips from pros to improve the quality of the finished slab: Fiber-strand reinforcing, which means fiberglass or other fibers are mixed with the ...