ClearCreek Siding has achieved a Class 1/A fire rating on its concrete log siding product. Every year brings more concerns about increasing wildfire damage and the destruction it can bring to ...

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Self-compacting high-performance concrete has till now suffered from one weakness: when exposed to fire it flakes and splits, which reduces its loadbearing capacity. Scientists in Switzerland have now ...

Dear Gary: A concrete surround can be installed on any fireplace. Concrete is one of the best materials to use for a fireplace surround. It is very durable, attractive and nonflammable. The design ...

How to evaluate fire-damaged concrete foundations before rebuilding. Insight from a structural engineer and fire investigator ...