Problem Solving Forum
January 30 - February 3, 2023
How do you prepare an oil-stained, bare concrete floor for coating?
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January 23 - January 27, 2023
For coatings with a high-solids content (95% or more), what kinds of defects, such as holidays or micropores, are possible or likely to occur in the applied film? How can these be prevented or remedied?
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What kind of initial treatment is the best defense against graffiti for rough-surfaced concrete block (CMU)?
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December 26, 2022
RH probes are commonly used in concrete floors to determine moisture content. Can they be used in CMU walls or pre-cast walls?