Installation system opens market for elevated stone decks, patios, stairs
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Published: Friday, 30 June 2017 15:53
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Written by Concrete News
For years, decks, elevated patios and balconies have been popular choices for homeowners when designing or remodeling their outside living spaces. Until recently, options have been limited primarily to wood or composite materials since natural stone, pavers and tile—while aesthetically pleasing—were too heavy and difficult to install on traditional wood joist framing.
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Precast wall systems match residential, commercial and earth-retaining sites
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Published: Wednesday, 22 February 2017 15:48
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Written by Concrete News
VanHooseCo Precast, LLC recently launched a production licensing program for proprietary wall systems. Engineered for residential and commercial building, plus earth-retaining applications, they are based on EnvirOcast structural panel templates, with vertical and horizontal concrete studs and bond beams imparting flexural and shear capacity. System licensees can offer various face finish options, including patterns from brick or stone form liners. VanHooseCo Precast will promote licensing options for these systems at the 2017 Precast Show (March 2-4, Cleveland):
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