More permanent than a dry-laid brick sidewalk is its mortar-set cousin. The idea: a regular concrete sidewalk is poured, then topped by mortar-setting and grouting bricks into place atop the rough ...

Setting chemical anchors properly is an important component of concrete construction in the United States. Proper depth, thorough cleaning processes, use of the correct power tool and bit, and how to ...

Before installing strike anchors, certain technical specifications must be considered to ensure the correct size and length are used. Considerations include ultimate holding values, minimum embedment, ...

In January 2002, the American Concrete Institute (ACI) issued a new standard, ACI355.2-01, which prescribed a comprehensive testing program to ascertain design parameters for post-installed adhesive ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The Takeaway: My decades of experience owning old stone and masonry homes came in ...

Williams Form Engineering Corp. has been providing threaded steel bars and accessories for rock, soil and concrete anchors, post-tensioning systems, and concrete forming hardware systems in the ...