All About The BNT-40 Rebar Tying Tool
When working on a new concrete project, deciding how you’re going to tie rebar is an important decision to make before you begin work. Even more important is choosing which rebar tying tool is right for your job. If you’re looking for a light-weight, portable, easy to use tool then the BNT-40 will be perfect Read more…
“Clever” Ways to Cut and Bend Rebar
The Art of Cutting and Bending Rebar Contractor and Engineers have discovered and employed numerous methods when it comes to cutting and bending rebar on construction job sites. Reinforced steel bars are made to be durable, as they are used to provide a solid structure and support system for concrete buildings. Because of the Read more…
3 Home Construction Mistakes To Avoid
Homebuilders are generally experienced construction contractors or individuals who know what they are doing. Building a home is a huge task to undertake, and the process takes a deep amount of experience and knowledge because the stakes are incredibly high. Experienced contractors tend to begin this project with a list of concerns to address that Read more…
10 Ideas to Keep in Mind for Your New Construction Project
Taking on a new construction project can be fun, but it also takes careful preparation. Although taking on this type of project may seem easy, it is not as clear-cut as you may think. Having the right mindset and having things in order can be beneficial to laying the right foundation. Here are a few Read more…
What is Waterproofing and How is it Different than Damp Proofing?
When you’re having moisture or water problems, you may hear the terms waterproofing and damp proofing tossed around. But to the average person, what’s the difference? They both limit the transfer of water through materials, right? As it turns out, there are major differences – especially if you’re worried about basement moisture problems. Let’s take Read more…
What are the Different Types of Rebar? And Does it Matter?
The compressive strength of concrete is tremendous. Incredible force is required to crush concrete. However, concrete has relatively weak tensile strength. Far less force is required to crack concrete by bending or twisting it than is required to crush concrete. To increase the tensile strength of concrete, reinforcing bar — rebar — is used to Read more…
Pouring Concrete in Winter
The maturation of concrete is dependent on three factors: mix ratio, time, and temperature. With respect to the maturation process, temperature is always in reference to concrete temperature, not air temperature. Of the three concrete maturation variables, temperature is the most difficult to control. Inconveniently, temperature is also one of the most important components in Read more…
How To Work with Portable Saws
One must-have tool for any construction job (large or small) is a saw. You can’t expect to get anywhere cutting by hand, although it can be done with much time and effort. From home remodeling projects to large-scale commercial jobs, portable saws have helped make short work of just about anything. It goes without saying Read more…
Tips for Efficient Concrete Saw Cutting
There are many reasons to need to learn how to be efficient when concrete saw cutting, such as when you need to correct issues or remove excess material. If you forget to add the stress joints or want to create a different look for a new patio, cutting the concrete is the fastest way to Read more…
How to Change a Saw Blade
Professional contractors as well as homeowners can find endless reasons for owning a saw, whether it’s an electric model or operated by a rechargeable battery. Many different types of saws exist, but one of the most popular and versatile saws is a hand-held circular saw. Part of the value of this type of tool is that Read more…
