Specifying broomed exterior concrete surfaces

As a safety requirement, all exterior concrete surfaces must have a slip-resistant surface. The most common method for this is specifying a ‘broom finish.’ But, is that all there is to it? Specifications must also satisfy owner requirements for appearance, flatness, texture, as well as drainage.
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Walk This Way: New trends in vinyl flooring

Manufacturers and suppliers in the flooring industry are responding to the call for more environmentally responsible products for non-residential applications. While raw material suppliers study the science of sustainable plasticizers, manufacturers have capitalized on new emerging technologies to develop products offering increased design flexibility, but reduced ecological impact.
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Getting noise under control

Employee safety is an important factor for a Western Michigan automobile parts recycling facility, which is why a wall of insulating curtain was specified to enclose the noisy grinder. The new enclosure has resulted in a 20 percent noise reduction, creating a more comfortable and productive work environment.
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