New, Easy-to-Use Concrete Calculator Helps Contractors Avoid a Common Job Site Mistake
Calimesa, CA (Vocus) May 6, 2009 -- Concrete calculations just became easier with ConcreteNetwork.com’s new online concrete calculator (http://www.concretenetwork.com/concrete/howmuch/calculator.htm). Concrete contractors no longer have to fuss with the common job site dilemma of having ordered too much concrete or not enough. This easy-to-use calculator can process calculations for concrete slabs, footings and columns, and displays its results in cubic yards and the amount of bags needed for a specific project.
Determining the amount of concrete (http://www.concretenetwork.com/) needed for a particular concrete project is a daily occurrence for contractors. Ordering too much concrete can lead to a loss in profit, while not ordering enough concrete can lead to added, unexpected fees and can temporarily place projects on hold. The calculator can solve that problem as long as the project dimensions are known.
For concrete slabs, contractors can input information such as desired thickness, width and length of the project. For footings, dimensions include depth, width and length. Lastly, contractors can input desired diameter and height for columns. Once calculated, results quickly display how many cubic yards of concrete are needed and how many bags of concrete are needed by size.
The calculator also provides links to other useful resources on ordering concrete, locating a local ready mix supplier and information on special considerations for concrete slabs and footings. Lastly, contractors are guided with other helpful tools and information on determining how much concrete is needed.
Established in 1999, The Concrete Network’s purpose is to educate consumers, builders, and contractors on popular decorative techniques and applications. These include stamped concrete, stained concrete floors, concrete countertops, polished concrete, and much more. Over 10 million people visit ConcreteNetwork.com per year to research, get ideas and to find a contractor.
The site excels at connecting buyers with local contractors in their area through its Find a Concrete Contractor (http://www.concretenetwork.com/contractors/) service. The service provides visitors with a list of decorative concrete contractors throughout the U.S. and Canada, and is fully searchable by more than 20 types of decorative concrete work in over 200 regional areas throughout North America.
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Concrete Staining Closes Out 2006 as the Number One Researched Topic by Homeowners, Designers and Builders
Concrete staining has continued to lead as the most popular decorative concrete application according to statistics on ConcreteNetwork.com. Homeowners, designers and builders continue to find new and exciting ways to incorporate this application into home renovation and new building projects.
Serve-Up the New Year on an Elegantly Designed, New Concrete Countertop for Your Kitchen
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Two New Web Sites Offer Industry Professionals Answers to Decorative Concrete Job Challenges
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New Concrete Videos Detail 5 Different Types of Interior Concrete Floors
Considering an interior concrete floor? ConcreteNetwork.com has just released new online videos featuring concrete industry expert, Bob Harris detailing five of today's most popular concrete flooring types. The videos were created to guide consumers in choosing and distinguishing between the different types of decorative concrete floors available.
Free Catalog Features Photos, Patterns and Other Pool Deck Options
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Stay Up-to-Date with the Decorative Concrete Industry in 2007 with the Free Monthly E-Newsletter by The Concrete Network
"The Concrete Source," a free monthly e-newsletter from The Concrete Network, keeps more than 25,000 homeowners, builders, and designers informed on the latest design ideas, products, industry leaders, and applications for decorative concrete.
Decorative Concrete
Concrete has long been used in building, for stairs, and so much more. The functions that concrete can have vary greatly, as it is a widely used product. However, decorative concrete brings out a whole new use for concrete.
New Concrete Driveways Catalog Offers Decorative Design Ideas
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Concrete Countertops: 7 New Strategies for Making Them Eco-Friendly
Concrete-Countertops.org, a site that offers consumers detailed information on concrete countertops (http://www.concrete-countertops.org/), now offers information on making countertops eco-friendly. The site includes seven strategies consumers can discuss with their contractors for making their countertops environmentally green.
ConcreteNetwork.com Releases New Concrete Calculator Widget for Contractors
ConcreteNetwork.com offers a downloadable concrete calculator widget for convenient calculations. The calculator widget allows contractors to calculate precise amounts of concrete needed to complete concrete slabs, footings and columns.
How to Decide Which Concrete is Right For Your Home
Renovating your home or building an addition to the home not only comes with expense, but also a number of decisions If you are considering using concrete as part of your building or renovation project, you have to think about what type of concrete you will use
The Benefits Of Stamped, Stenciled, Or Stained Concrete
In the field of concrete laying there is an art which comes in the form of decorative concrete, utilizing techniques such as stamped concrete, concrete stenciling, or stained concrete If someone knows what they are doing they can make concrete look like wood, stone, tile and many other things
Recently Completed Custom Concrete Island Anchors Home's Unique Features
As the central point of attention in a very unusual house, this recently completed 18' long concrete island, resembling a ship, is jet black and feels right at home amidst this home's glass and steel structure.
ConcreteNetwork.com Defines Concrete Basics for Upcoming Spring Projects
From outlining the components of concrete mix, to concrete admixtures, to decorative concrete and more, ConcreteNetwork.com has recently updated their content to include A to Z concrete information. The site defines concrete (http://www.concretenetwork.com/concrete.html) by breaking up the topic into seven different articles and offers a host of other resources.
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