When the weather gets chilly, concrete projects can become a challenge. Colder temps can cause a delay in the curing process, cause excess bleeding, or lead to the freeze-and-thaw effect. At BN Products-USA, LLC, we pride ourselves on offering the best mixing tools, as well as the best tips, to make each project a success. Read more…
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…
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…
Concrete floors in your home are more luxurious and hygienic than carpet. Concrete floors last longer and are exponentially more diverse in relation to options than wood floors because of the almost unlimited color, pattern and texture options. And, in addition to requiring less maintenance, concrete floors in your home are more professional looking than Read more…
What Pervious Concrete Is and Is Used For Pervious concrete is concrete that dries porous. The sieve-like effect of pervious concrete allows water, sand and clay to seep into the ground below. An effect of mix ratios and finishing techniques, the purpose of the pervious concrete is to allow water to seep into the ground Read more…
When it comes to paving, you just can’t beat a material with a 2,000 year history. Developed by the Romans, concrete is one of the most durable paving materials on the market today. It bears up better to heat and traffic than asphalt and can even be used in permeable paving situations. In this post, we’ll Read more…
With few exceptions, concrete slabs need to be reinforced with either rebar or re-mesh. Concrete has exceptional compressive strength. However, in relation to its compressive strength, concrete has weak tensile strength. That is to say, it is very difficult to crush concrete. It is much easier, on the other hand, to pull it apart. Compressive Read more…
When buying and selling products such as pneumatic products and dealing with the concrete industry, it is best to understand some of the terms that are commonly used. While these definitions are not technically specific, these are common ways to understand them. Pounds per square inch (PSI) The easiest way to understand PSI is force. Read more…
Revised by BN Products USA™, November 2020 Are you tired of countertops that end up marked with black rings when you set down a hot pot? Get a tough kitchen surface smooth enough for mixing dough on by installing concrete counter tops. These cabinet toppers rely on the strength of concrete to give them longevity Read more…
The versatility, durability, and cost of concrete has made it the man-made material most widely used today. Concrete is made from Portland cement and water, which forms a thick slurry that forms tiny crystalline structures as it cures. Rocks and other stable materials get tossed into the blend while the mixing paddle drill spins, and Read more…
