The concrete slab can be thought of as the wearing cap for the building pad and base course. A well compacted and smooth subgrade is critical to a successful slab. Slab formwork, jointing details, ...

Rate of placement and screeding method are baseline decisions that must be made prior to start of placement. Placing/finishing concrete is time sensitive and susceptible to environmental conditions.

Question: I am having a house built that is partially on a slab, part above a crawl space. Is it necessary to install a vapor barrier under the concrete, and is this something I can do myself to save ...

The bulk of the work for a new slab is in the excavation and form building. If you have to level a sloped site or bring in a lot of fill, hire an excavator for a day to help prepare the site. Then ...

One of today’s top building materials, concrete is versatile, durable, and affordable. But you need to handle it right. Find out the best practices for installation and repair of concrete flatwork, in ...

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RW Concrete Driveways, a reputable and reliable concrete contractor, is happy to announce the launch of its customized concrete driveways and range of concrete services in Independence, Missouri. With ...

Concrete Slab Installation: Whether envisioning a smooth, durable patio for summer gatherings, a robust driveway that can handle the heaviest traffic, or a dependable slab or sidewalk, RW Concrete ...

DEAR TIM: My concrete driveway has eight large slabs. The driveway slopes down from my garage to the street. The straight-line gaps between the slabs has enlarged, and some cracks are as wide as 2 ...

Independence, Missouri, Dec. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RW Concrete Driveways, a reputable and reliable concrete contractor, is happy to announce the launch of its customized concrete driveways and ...