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If you’re scrambling for a last minute gift idea for a friend or relative, you might consider getting them an ice chest. At Maxwell Supply in Tulsa, we stock a variety of Yeti coolers that are built out of high quality materials and designed to keep everything inside cold for days. It’s about the equivalent … Continue reading Need A Last-Minute Gift? How About A Yeti?

A power trowel, walk-behind trowel, or trowel machine, may have many different names, but their job is to create a level, smooth concrete surface such as a patio slab or interior floor. Different jobs require different types of trowels, however. And, different types of blades. Here’s a quick overview of how to choose the correct … Continue reading Basic Tips For Effectively Using A Trowel Machine

If you’re often working on project involving concrete and masonry, you’re no doubt familiar with tools like hammer drills and rotary hammers. A hammer drill provides just the action you’d expect. It rotates and pounds to create holes in masonry quickly. For bigger jobs, a rotary hammer is usually a better option. It’s a more … Continue reading Which Rotary Hammer Option Is Right For You?

After pouring and finishing a perfect slab of concrete, it’s extremely frustrating to come back later to find unsightly cracks have ruined your work. We know concrete is going to crack. It’s one of the weaknesses of working with the material. Concrete shrinks at a rate of 1/8-inch per 20 feet. As it shrinks, the … Continue reading Different Forms Of Concrete Joints To Minimize Cracking

Erosion control is important in a variety of settings and situations, but it’s arguably most important when dealing with a significant slope. There are disastrous outcomes awaiting when erosion control isn’t properly implemented in these scenarios. Thankfully, there are multiple ways of controlling slope erosion. Here are three of the most common. Erosion control mats … Continue reading 3 Common Ways To Control Slope Erosion

Staining concrete is a great way to give it new life, and it’s something you may be able to do yourself. Whether you want to change the look of concrete outside or inside your home, staining is a great option, but there are a few things you should know before taking on this task. Here … Continue reading 5 Tips To Professionally Stain Your Concrete

As temperatures fluctuate, concrete expands and contracts. This doesn’t make it unique from other materials, but it does present a challenge for contractors who are building concrete structures. Expansion joints are needed to prevent walls from cracking when expansion and contraction occurs, and these joints can allow water into the structure. For this problem, contractors … Continue reading The 2 Categories of Waterstops For Concrete Projects

Portable electric generators offer power in areas and situations when it would be otherwise unavailable. Many of our customers at Maxwell Supply in Tulsa use generators on construction sites to power equipment, but there are many other situations when having a generator comes in handy, as well. Here are a few examples of why you … Continue reading 4 Ways To Use Your Electric Generator

Concrete masonry units aren’t used to build a large proportion of housing in the Midwest, but there are still plenty of applications where this type of wall is needed and additional insulation is also needed. Fortunately, there are a number of tactics and products available to help builders insulate concrete. Here are three common options. … Continue reading 3 Common Concrete Wall Insulation Methods

Circular saws are handy tools for both professional contractors and your average weekend warrior. There are many varieties of circular saws to choose from, however, which can be daunting the first time you go looking for one. If you’re in the market for a circular saw, your first call should be to Maxwell Supply in … Continue reading 4 Tips For Buying A Quality Circular Saw