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2012 Board of Directors

The Concrete Floor Contractors Association is pleased to announce the election of it's 2012 Board of Directors:

Mr. Paul Bravo, Bravo Cement Windsor (Chairman)
Mr. Ernie Perfetto, Duron Ontario Ltd. (Vice-chairman)
Mr. Frank Guida, Tri-Con Concrete Finishing (Treasurer)
Mr. Silvio Ferri, Metro Concrete Floors
Mr. David Milan, Apollo Concrete Contracting

The thanks of the industry are extended to retiring directors Chairman Paul Garibotti, Mr. Brian Salazar, Mr. Gary Sharratt and Mr. Geoff Kinney.

Al is Retiring !

After many years serving the concrete floor industry, Mr. Al Hunsberger of Bekaert is retiring. On behalf of the industry, we extend to Al our best wishes for good health and happiness in his retirement years !

We welcome Mr. Tim Lussier who will be replacing Al in our Ontario marketplace.

Click HERE for Tim's contact information.

CSA A23.1-2014

CSA A23.1 "Concrete Materials and Methods of Concrete Construction" is currently updating to a 2014 version of the standard. Now is the time to submit any recommendations for changes for the consideration of the committee.

Please submit your comments by e-mail HERE

New Ultra Low CO Emissions

Bartell Morrison are promoting their ultra-low emission GESi exhaust systems for trowel machines. These systems are reported to reduce carbon monoxide (CO) emissions by 90% - with no loss in engine power.

Click HERE for the details.

CSA A23.1 F-Number Data

The F-Number system was created in the 1970's to quantify the quality of concrete floor surfaces in terms of flatness (bumpiness) and levelness (tilt). The Canadian concrete standard CSA A23.1 includes a floor tolerance Table 22 which stipulates F-Number tolerances for a variety of concrete floor surfaces. In order to gain information on the application of the tolerance classifications listed in Table 22, the CSA A23.1 Technical Subcommittee 7 (placing, finishing & curing) welcomes the submission of anonymous F-Number data as well as any contractor or client comments for consideration.

Click HERE to make a submission.

CSA A23.1-2009

The new 2009 version of CSA A23.1 Concrete Materials and Methods of Concrete Construction has published and now replaces the existing 2004 version.

Please click HERE for a short summary of changes.

The new CSA A23.1-2009 Concrete Materials and Methods of Concrete Construction has published an errata document. This errata document will not include a necessary change to clause 7.3.2.1 on contraction joint spacing. The wording in this new standard includes the requirement to space contraction joints at a "maximum" of 25 times the slab thickness. This is incorrect. A contraction joint spacing of 25 times the slab thickness provides an "approximate" spacing interval to assist specifiers when determining contraction joint spacings - it should not be defined as a "maximum" spacing limit.

Please click HERE to order a copy.

Concrete Finishing Work Safe Bulletins

Carbon monoxide is the greatest continuing health hazard to the cement finishing industry. Please download and read the Work Safe Bulletin on Carbon Monoxide HERE

Safety awareness, planning and incident avoidance are the first priorities in construction. All accidents can be prevented through proper planning, training, supervision, and care !

Click HERE for more concrete finishing safety information.

Concrete Floor Seminars

The CFCA is pleased to offer complimentary seminars to specifiers on the latest in concrete floor technology and finishes.

Please call 905-582-9825 or click HERE for more information.

The Concrete Floor Contractors Association of Canada
RPO DUNDAS NEYAGAWA, PO Box 30021, Oakville, ON, L6H 7L8
Tel: (905) 582-9825 Fax: (416) 981-3913

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