Gypcrete both a general and trademarked term that refers to lightweight concrete used for sound insulation and radiant floor heating. In the past, it was applied then covered up by wood or other flooring materials.
Here’s a beautiful use for recycled glass:
It’s a product made from cement and a mixture of recycled crushed glass. Locally it’s available through Pratt and Larson . Neat option for counter tops!
Pratt and Larson
1201 SE 3rd Ave.
Portland, Oregon 97214
503-231-9464
Here’s a site with some great examples of poured concrete counter tops (Concrete Revolution). Some site hightlights below:
After discussing my project with contractor Eli Spevak, Patrick is recommending against the concrete second floor. He and Eli both think it would be difficult and expensive. As a result, the floor joists will be thicker, thus changing the height of the ceilings. In addition, Patrick looked into the code further and there is some [...]
Here’s a cool switch: Hook it to your router/sander/whatever and it turns on a vacuum when you turn on the power to the tool.
Read more here.
I recently discovered a fantastic tool for rendering space. It’s called “Sketchup” and it’s produced by Google. Like most of Google’s brilliant ideas, this software is designed well, easy to use, and simple to learn. Best of all, it’s TOTALLY FREE!
In less than a week I was up and running at nearly full-speed. I encourage [...]
One technology that we’ll need to support the second floor is a “joist.” The job of a joist is to support a load - in my case, most likely a concrete floor.One of the “problems” with joists is that they reduce your ceiling height and can be a barrier for mechanicals (electrical, plumbing, etc.) [...]