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Feb. 1, 2024

EP #075: How to Unlearn Everything You Know About Moisture in Concrete

Summary In this episode, Seth interviews Robert Higgins, a flooring concrete consultant specialist, about the issue of moisture in old concrete. Robert explains that moisture in older concrete is caused by a condition called ionic dew point, where particles migrate to the surface due to diffusion, not moisture migration. He emphasizes the importance of addressing older concrete differently and recommends grinding off the surface to remove accumulated salts. Robert also discusses the acclim...
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June 15, 2023

EP #051: Polished Concrete Exposed

Are you curious about the untold truths and challenges of polished concrete in construction projects? In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, host Seth brings back guests Keith Robinson and Chris Bennett to dive deep into the world of polished concrete. Architects, engineers, and specification writers will be captivated as Keith, a specification writer from Edmonton, Alberta, and Chris, the CEO of Bennett Build in Portland, Oregon, unravel the misconceptions surrounding polished concrete...
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June 8, 2023

EP #050: Polishing Concrete 101

Hey there, concrete enthusiasts! Are you ready to discover the untold secrets of polished concrete? Well, get ready for an eye-opening episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, hosted by yours truly, Seth Tandett. In this captivating installment, I had the privilege of sitting down with none other than Tim Blankenship, a true legend in the concrete industry. Imagine walking into a store and being captivated by the stunning floors beneath your feet. Have you ever wondered how they achieve that br...
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Sept. 22, 2022

EP #022: Adding Fiber to Your Concrete Diet

Over the last couple of years, what decades-old technology did the concrete industry routinely turn to when wire mesh became unavailable and too expensive? Synthetic Fibers. In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, we sat down with Kristin Crawford, Bill Coursen, and Gerry Welch from Forta Concrete Fiber. Forta is a manufacturer of concrete synthetic fibers. Listen to this episode and find out: What is a micro fiber? What is a macro fiber? When should these fibers be specif...