In January 2002, the American Concrete Institute (ACI) issued a new standard, ACI355.2-01, which prescribed a comprehensive testing program to ascertain design parameters for post-installed adhesive ...

Changes in building code requirements have prompted the arrival of a new generation of post-installed anchors for use in both cracked and uncracked concrete. Because ...

Q. Tim, you helped me years ago, and now I’m back. I’m going to build a freestanding deck at my house during my vacation. After watching lots of online videos, I’m somewhat confused about how to ...

This is the year of the deck at my home. I've scheduled the time off and I'm ready to build. However, I need your help on several things. How do I connect the deck posts to the deck? How do the posts ...

Q: I’m concerned about the concrete deck base that is fully above ground at my new home. The other decks in our development have the concrete piers below ground. Shouldn’t the concrete be completely ...

Q. I’m concerned about the concrete deck base that’s fully above ground at my new home. The other decks in our development have the concrete piers below ground. Shouldn’t the concrete be completely ...