Deicers & Concrete: Vinegar and Oil?

By: Andrew Amorosi, PE, RS Concrete has high strength when it is compressed, or ‘squeezed’. However, it is extremely weak when it is subjected to tension, or ‘pulled’. Deicers can react with weakness and cause havoc. Upon appearance, concrete...

News & Views January 2014

Features Water is Typically Wasted One Drop at  a Time, But Invariably Adds Up to Signnificant Costs! Deicers & Concrete: Vinegar & Oil Steady Growth Seen in Multi-Family Why Landlords Lose Money Tips for Navigating Craigslist Columns President’s...