Polished Concrete Gets Its Own Section In MasterFormat:

The importance of concrete polishing in construction has been given official recognition with the creation of a new section in the MasterFormat system published by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and Construction Specifications Canada (CSC).  The new section number and name, 03 35 43 - Polished Concrete Finishing, underscores the burgeoning use of polished concrete, and gives design professionals a unique category for specifying appropriate materials- and performance-requirements.  <more>

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The Art and Science of Polished Concrete
Thursday, July 23, 2009 from 2:00PM to 3:00PM EST

Polished concrete is a highly sustainable flooring solution, making use of the floor that is "already there" to reduce material consumption in both new construction and remodels. It is a high-performance, low maintenance floor, making it sustainable throughout its life cycle, and advances in concrete chemistry have further improved its eco-friendly profile. New, less caustic colloidal-silica based densifiers expose workers to less hazard and place less burden on the environment while reducing labor without increasing materials cost. Join Lythic President and veteran concrete polisher David Loe for this insightful CSI webinar to learn about the beauty, sustainability, and cost saving potential of polished concrete.

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