Q. I own a diner where decorative concrete block forms the lower part of the exterior walls. At the front of my building a wing wall extends away from the building. Some of the solid concrete blocks ...

Q. I'm building a new home, and two concrete block piers toppled over when a ladder was leaned against one. The one pier crashed into the second one. Why did this happen and what could have prevented ...

Decorative concrete has become a staple for both residential and commercial construction, thanks to its strength, versatility and aesthetic possibilities. However, like all surfaces, it is subject to ...

The Daley administration loves wrought-iron fencing, trees and green roofs. But concrete block? Forget about it. Under a new City Hall edict, the construction material–including a decorative, ...

The Belgium Block Stamping system for decorative concrete edging is designed to be used with the Bengal TG1000 Curb Machine. The set of stamps produce decorative edging for driveway skirts and inlayed ...

Q: I live in a house with a concrete block foundation. I think the outside of the block has decorative stucco on it because the exterior of the block isn’t smooth. Some of the exterior is crumbling, ...