Concrete is one of the most versatile building material, hence it is no surprise that it finds use in almost every form of structural construction, from walkways to skyscrapers to kitchen bench tops. Even in Brooklyn, cement and concrete work can be found in almost every old and new buildings, signifying their indispensable importance in…
Introduction to Concrete Slabs Concrete slabs are a modern building innovation that is being used in most, if not all modern buildings in New York City. Commonly employed in horizontal slabs of steel reinforcement bars of 4 to 20 inches thick, they are used to construct floors, ceilings, and pavings. They are usually supported on…
Concrete work in NYC is one of the most intricate building jobs, for it requires striking accuracy, expert workmanship and the right combination of raw materials and tools. Different types of work require different forms of concrete, for not all tasks have the same requirements. Now the key to different concrete mixtures is changing the…
Epoxy is a substance formed with two main components – hardeners and resins. It serves as a sealant for concrete floors. Epoxy flooring and epoxy coating is an important part of commercial masonry work. The reason as to why epoxy flooring is essential for commercial structures is because floors in nearly all industrial or commercial…
Concrete slabs have become fairly common structural elements in modern buildings. Thick concrete slabs are commonly used in the construction of ceilings and floors, while leaner ones (at times called ‘mud slabs’) are used for exterior paving. In various industrial as well as domestic buildings, thick concrete slabs, supported directly on the subsoil or on…
We all wish our homes to be a welcoming, beautiful, durable and safe haven that is built to reflect our aesthetic sense, but constructing a home which is all this and more can be quite a mammoth task, taking into consideration the escalating prices of real estate and the increasing demand for habitable space. In…
