The Concrete Comeback

by ryw | Nov 11, 2011 | Blog, Concrete, Masonry & Paving

Concrete in the home? No, it’s nothing new — concrete has found its way into our homes by way of countertops, floors and other surfaces. But that’s just the beginning. Vertical Decorative Concrete is the latest application of the medium, bumping...

Designer Concrete at the Push of a Button

by ryw | Dec 28, 2009 | Blog, Concrete, Masonry & Paving

If there’s one thing designer Fu-Tung Cheng has taught us, it’s that concrete isn’t just for foundations. With his work appearing in home improvement magazines across the world, Cheng’s mastery of the medium for just about any application is...

Making Concrete..Stronger?

by ryw | Jun 19, 2009 | Blog, Concrete, Masonry & Paving

A researcher at MIT has devised something that may have a profound impact on the building industry – concrete that can last up to 16,000 years. The so-called “ultra-high-density” concrete is the result of 20 years of research that included examining...

A Deck that Will Last

by ryw | Oct 29, 2007 | Blog, Masonry & Paving, Stone

When you think of building a deck, you don’t generally think of using stone. That is, unless you are Mike Copenhaver, a self-declared “brick and stone guy” and operator of the Brick and Stone Guy blog. As you might imagine, the man has a passion for...

Quick Cement Mixing

by ryw | May 7, 2007 | Blog, Concrete, Masonry & Paving

Engineers know that if you want a system to work efficiently, you must simplify, simplify, simplify. Well, I don’t think you can get much more simple than the Cement Solution Concrete Mixing Bag. To use the Mixing Bag, dump the ready-mix concrete into the bag,...

Follow the Solar Lit Road

by ryw | Mar 30, 2006 | Blog, Brick, Masonry & Paving

Walkway lighting can be more trouble than it’s worth. A hassle to landscape around, these exterior features can also become targets for rambunctious neighborhood kids, including your own. The solution? Try these solar-powered bricks. Made from a durable ABS plastic...