Interpreting Nominal Concrete Wall Thickness
Compiled by CFA Staff In the world of residential concrete construction, one topic that comes up frequently is the interpretation of “nominal” versus “actual” concrete wall thickness. The conversation that often starts with a frustrated contractor and a skeptical building inspector. In most cases, the dispute usually centers on a fraction of an inch and whether standard forming systems meet code requirements. Why does […]
CFA Tech Note 014: Interpreting Nominal Concrete Wall Thickness
Introduction A frequent point of discussion between contractors, designers and code authorities involves the interpretation of “nominal” versus “actual” concrete wall thickness. This technical note provides clarification on this topic by examining relevant building codes and industry standards. Understanding the code-defined relationship between nominal and actual dimensions is essential for ensuring compliance and project continuity. Analysis of Code Requirements The International Residential […]
How to Remove Concrete Buildup
By Destry Kenning, Forming Market Segment Manager, Nox-Crete Products Group We have reached the end of this series, and this final article is timely, as this time of year many contractors are burdened with hardened concrete buildup on their forms. The hardened concrete makes forms heavier and can lead to more buildup. Stripping the forms […]
What Causes Concrete Build-up on Forms
Part 3 of a 4-Part Series By Destry Kenning, Forming Market Segment Manager, Nox-Crete Products Group Just about all concrete-forming contractors will tell you that one of the challenges they face on job sites is keeping their forms clean, or, more specifically, preventing concrete buildup on the working faces of their forms. Theoretically, if you […]
Understanding Concrete Maturity for Curing Cold Weather Concrete Pours
Originally published by Concrete Contractor Magazine, a ForConstructionPros publication on December 22, 2014 by James R. Baty II, F.ACI, F.TCA Question: The onset of cold weather has complicated our project schedules tremendously. One of the municipalities we work in is requiring us to leave forms on the wall for three days and telling us to […]
Visible Pour Lines – Are They A Problem?
This article was originally written for and published in Concrete Contractor magazine by ForConstructionPros.com on May 16, 2014. What to do when customers worry the pour line is a crack in their new concrete. Question: A recent project we were completing was held up when our homeowner ventured to the site to see the […]
