When cured, the concrete in AMVIC walls is 50% stronger and use 30% less concrete than traditionally poured walls. While the cost of a bare block or poured wall is less, AMVIC provides insulation and furring strips, and is ready to finish, making it a cost effective and less labor-intensive choice. AMVIC also is far less labor intensive to use where there are frequent openings and/or popouts as are frequently the case in residential construction.

Either can be done well. With block we generally recommend an insulation level of R-5 or more. Usually it is installed adjacent to the block and then a 3/4 inch air space is furred out on the inside. Make sure that the top of this airspace is blocked off from the attic. With frame walls the concern is good insulation installation and reducing air infiltration. Seal gaps, make sure insulation is cut correctly (too long and it tends to bend, too short and it misses spots).

Generally walls will require 3000 psi concrete or as specified by your engineer or code. Maximum aggregate size is 3/4" and placed at a 5-6" slump.

Concrete can be placed using any one of several methods: concrete pump, conveyer belt, crane and bucket or by a chute directly from the truck. A boom pump is far and away the easiest method using a 3" or 2.5" reducer in the hose to reduce the concrete velocity. Question: What kind of vibrator should be used? An electric vibrator with a 1-inch to 1.25 inch head and a 12-14 foot shaft.

We prefer not to use brick as it tends to splinter and crack over time. But we do lay brick—usually the old “antique” brick. We also discourage concrete block patios.

The 12 " block has a Sound Transmission Class (STC) of 55. We estimate that the 10" block has an STC of 53 based on a direct interpolation. These results are better than Soundblox®, the leading sound absorbing masonry design sold in today's market. The NRG Block is the only block that has a solid façade yet still will provide a superior noise barrier to any other block on the market.

We have 4" Windsor and Border Stone block for borders and garden walls. We have 6" Diamond block for residential landscape walls. We have 8" Vertica Pro, Vertica and Diamond Pro for large commercial walls. Anchor Wall

Concrete is a commonly requested material. To be honest, we don't know much about gluing to concrete. You could check with some building sites. Cement is the adhesive that holds concrete together. It will take some research on our part but we are thinking about doing concrete. A very cool and specialized glue! It does its job then you can roll it into ball and ... well, have a ball with it. The glue that is used for "tip ins" (magazine jargon) is referred to as a Peel and Stick glue.

Generally walls will require 3000 psi concrete or as specified by your engineer or code. Maximum aggregate size is 3/4" and placed at a 5-6" slump.

Concrete can be placed using any one of several methods; concrete pump, conveyer belt, crane and bucket or by a chute directly from the truck. A pump is the easiest method using a 3" or 2.5" reducer in the hose to reduce the concrete velocity.

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Yes, a face brick veneer with an air cavity of 1" to 4" will increase the R-Value to 21.4 for a 10 " NRG wall. Improved Moisture Resistance - the inserts touch one another on the vertical and horizontal joints, minimizing the passage of moisture. Improved Sound-Deadening - the complete vertical and horizontal barrier separating the interior from the exterior wythes, provide for excellent noise attenuation, with STC's of up to 55 for a 12" NRG wall.

Because of the high porosity of concrete blocks, two coats are recommended. XYPEX reacts with cement, therefore the blocks should have a minimum cement content of 10%. Applying XYPEX on the interior face of a block wall will not prevent water from seeping through the exterior surface into the hollow space inside the blocks.

Yes, placing a slope, driveway or building behind a wall is referred to as placing a surcharge or load on the wall. A maximum of a 2 to 1 slope can be placed behind a wall. Parking lots, driveways, buildings of all sizes even swimming pools can all be behind a retaining wall. The key to having a successful wall is making sure the wall is designed to meet the pressures (loading) that will be on the wall.

Answer: No. Cast concrete is not a substitute for a cutting board. If you are interested in introducing a cutting surface into the kitchen design we recommend a removable Poplar cutting board molded into the counter.

Our concrete is very versatile and durable. It can be placed into many different settings. Our product can take the high daily abuses that commercial applications would put on the product. Some applications for concrete outside the home are: Bar tops, reception desks, window casings, bathroom sinks, table tops, planters, outdoor bars and kitchens.