Joe HostlerJoe Hostler is business manager-wood floor bonding at Lyndhurst, N.J.-based Sika Corporation. Rusty Winters and Ondrej Masek of Sika Corporation also contributed to this article.MoistureInstalling Wood Flooring Over Concrete SlabsMost wood flooring installers pride themselves on being knowledgeable about wood, but when someone mentions concrete, many get a puzzled look or utter a dismayed groan.• The ACI (American Concrete Institute) has excellent in-depth articles exploring the topic of concrete. It also has published a Guide for Making a Condition Survey of Concrete in Service that is a valuable reference for identifying most of the harmful conditions you will encounter in a concrete slab. The pictures included can help you determine the condition of the slab and identify areas for concern. For more information, visit www.concrete.org.July 31, 2007Page 1 of 1Top StoriesDesignCraftsmanship Across the Globe: Introducing the Winners of the 2024 WFB Design AwardsHailing everywhere from Italy to Portugal to Cincinnati to Washington, D.C., to Brazil to Chicago (by way of Poland), the recipients of this year’s WFB Design Awards prove, through sweat and creativity, that true craftsmanship has no borders.Machines/ToolsMeet the Repairman Turning Edgers Into ArtworkContractingWhat’s Your Top Advice for When Things Get Slow?DesignWhite Oak vs. Red Oak: As Pressure Increases on White Oak, Red Oak Is a Versatile AlternativeSponsor ContentRecognizing Retail Excellence: Enter the 2024 WFB Outstanding Retailer Awards
