Polished-concrete specifications are based on experience with slabs-on-grade, so contractors must help project owners understand how results will likely vary when polishing suspended slabs ...

Beam-and-block floor systems combine precast prestressed concrete beams with infill blocks. These blocks are typically made of concrete, but in some systems they can now be replaced with insulating ...

ROSEMONT, Ill. — Even when properly insulated, concrete floors suspended over cold spaces will lose up to 80% of their heat. As heat is lost through the floor, it puts a costly strain on HVAC systems ...

Covalt Floor Leveling, Inc., a concrete repair and subfloor leveling contractor in Orange County, Calif., recently completed a 4,000-square-foot concrete repair and resurfacing project in only two ...

This prevents the need for suspended ceilings, which are installed to hide these services. "A total of 30-50 centimetres are saved per floor," explain the architects on the product website.

The Suspended Patio House is located in a quiet neighbourhood of the Israeli city, and was designed by Ramat Gan-based 3322 Studio as a space for the founders' own family.

Insulated suspended flooring systems can be used in place of conventional beam-and-block to meet higher energy performance standards. This CPD, sponsored by Springvale, outlines the design ...