Concrete

All concrete consists of four basic ingredients; Portland cement, sand, gravel or crushed rock, and water. The intended purpose of the concrete will dictate the proportions of these ingredients. A reliable concrete contractor or ready mix concrete producer will be knowledgeable about which mixing ratio will be proper for any given project. Almost every ready mixed concrete producer offers a warranty that concrete will cure to a specific density and hardness. Be sure to get a guarantee in writing in the event of a faulty batch requiring removal and re-pouring; provided at the producer's expense.

A concrete contractor in today's building game has only to look back 150 years to realize that, back then, concrete was little more than a novelty and only taken serious by a few forward-thinking people. Limestone, granite, bricks and sandstone blocks were the building materials during the Industrial Revolution and through to the later 1800's. Except for carpenters, stone masons and bricklayers were the most numerous of the trades plying their trades to residential homes, office buildings and factories.

Concrete plays an important role in the functionality of any home. Not only are most driveways concrete, but many houses have basements, patios, front paths or steps made out of this durable substance. Here, we'll review some of the most popular trends in residential concrete use. In the past, you had one choice in concrete, and although drab gray concrete functions well, it's not the prettiest thing to look at. These days, however, that outdated gray is a thing of the past. Concrete can be dyed, stamped and molded to fit nearly any d cor, lending a truly unique touch to your property. It can even be modified to imitate some much more expensive materials.

Concrete driveway construction can greatly enhance a property, as much or more so than any other landscaping feature. A driveway can be a do-it-yourself project nut only when attempted by those with experience in concrete. For the best results a concrete contractor should be consulted and even hired to complete the project.