In this episode, Seth interviews Jim Kaylor from Durability Consultants about ASTM F6 and ASTM F710. They discuss the role of ASTM in the construction industry and the slow process of developing standards. They also delve into the issue of moisture in resilient flooring and the limitations of ASTM F710. Jim shares his insights on proposed changes to the standard and emphasizes the importance of collaboration and coordination between different stakeholders. They conclude by highlighting the si...

Summary In this Concrete Logic Podcast episode, Dean Craft discusses the topic of concrete moisture vapor emissions. He explains that moisture vapor emissions occur when residual moisture in concrete is released and can cause adhesive bond failures and other issues. Dean emphasizes the importance of addressing moisture vapor emissions early in the construction process and suggests proactive approaches such as using concrete mixes with admixtures to mitigate moisture. He also highlights the limit...

Usually in concrete construction, we think about the big things we can see - formwork, rebar, ready-mix concrete, tower cranes, trucks, excavation equipment, and laser screeds. In this episode, we will explore the benefits of thinking about concrete at a one-billionth nanoscale. Dan McCoy joins the podcast and shares his experience introducing nano-silica technology to his contracting business. Dan designs, pumps, and builds bridges with concrete. If you want to hear from a contractor t...

============================= This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means if you buy something, we'll receive a small commission. ============================= In this episode, Seth Tandett and Jim Klinger, Executive Director of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), dive into the top 12 essential resources every concrete contractor should have. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned professional, these documents, guides, and tools ar...

Did you know that Division 9 Floor Covering specifications have concrete floor flatness requirements that don't line up with Division 3 Concrete tolerances? Does the concrete contractor on your project even know there is a Division 9 specification??? In this podcast episode of Concrete Logic, Keith Robinson of DIALOG joins the show to make us wiser on another concrete industry conundrum - floor flatness. He suggests a proactive approach to ensure concrete slabs meet or exceed floor inst...

Flooring can be a sticky situation for concrete contractors on construction projects. When the flooring won't adhere to the concrete or if the installed floor starts to bubble up, guess what gets the blame? That's right - the concrete! In this episode of the Concrete Logic podcast, Dean Craft of ISE Logik Industries shares his insights on the flooring industry. Dean opens our eyes to who is really controlling the concrete moisture testing standards and why flooring warranties are a mirage....

In this episode of the Concrete Logic podcast, we brought on Brent Rollins and Scott DiLoreto from Spray-Lock to discuss colloidal silica. If you are like most folks, you probably never heard of colloidal silica (CS). It is a product that can be sprayed on concrete during concrete placement or long after the concrete is cured. It can even be used as an additive to ready-mix concrete. Once CS is applied to the concrete, it penetrates and fills up the microscopic (nano) voids it finds in the conc...