I know you’ve answered others about how to restore damaged concrete. That’s not my issue. I must pour a new sidewalk, driveway and patio, and I want them to last. I don’t want it to spall. I ...

Q–I am putting up a new fence by installing wood posts set in a concrete footing. I did this years ago in my old house but found that after a number of years some of the posts had loosened ...

It’s sometimes possible to pour concrete directly over soil, provided the soil is compacted, free of organic material and not dominated by clay that expands when damp and shrinks when dry.

Fresh concrete is poured Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in downtown Rochester at the construction site of Mayo Clinic's Andersen Building for the expansion of their proton beam therapy service.

Years ago, it was common practice to imbed porch and patio posts in concrete. It was simple: Dig a hole, set the post and pour concrete around it. The idea was to enjoy the added strength provided … ...