In this episode Ben shows how to use silicone to make reusable mold for casting concrete. This is an easy process for making a concrete copy of an existing object. I used Mold Star 30 silicone rubber ...

Ever wondered how concrete pavers are made and how sometimes they manage to look so random and yet fit perfectly together like pieces of a puzzle? It’s quite simple actually. The secret is a concrete ...

We’re accustomed to covering the use of 3D printing in casting, usually as a lost-PLA former in metal casting. That’s not the only use of the technique though, and perhaps one of the simplest is to ...

For a patio build, stepping stones, or pathways, concrete tiles can be an affordable option—and some ambitious DIY enthusiasts even make indoor floor tiles themselves. Making your own concrete tiles ...

Prewitt emphasizes that precast concrete is manufactured in a controlled environment, a process that allows for precise mixes, accurate molds, and consistent curing. This approach creates structural ...

Edward J. Kelly is trying to build a business from the basement floor up. The 35-year-old mechanical engineer and entrepreneur is owner of Advanced Construction Technologies in Nazareth, a year-old ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Greek polymath Archimedes is said to have solved the mystery of ...

Builders who want to put up a structure fast as well as cut on costs can consider this technology, writes JAMES WANZALA Precast concrete technology (PCT), commonly known as waffles, is gaining ...

Gyms might be in the process of reopening across the country, but that doesn't necessarily mean that everybody is going to feel comfortable going and working out around other people yet. And with a ...