There are many benefits to pouring concrete over old concrete but it’s important to take certain steps to ensure a successful outcome. In some cases, it may be better to remove the old concrete and start fresh. This can be more expensive, but it ensures a strong and durable surface that will last for years …
So what is concrete strength and why do we need to get it right? One of the most important properties of concrete is its strength, which refers to its ability to withstand external forces without breaking or crumbling. In this blog, we will discuss concrete strength in more detail. Concrete is one of the most …
Concrete mesh is steel reinforcement that usually comes in sheets, and is used to help the tensile strength of concrete and to minimize the chances of concrete cracking. The mesh is usually added during the prep stages of a new concrete pad and is suspended just above ground height so that concrete can mold around the …
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If you’re wondering why concrete cracks, it may surprise you to find out there are many reasons why concrete cracks, and there are different kinds of concrete cracks that can form in the concrete. Over my 15 years of concrete placing, I have worked in some of the most extreme weather conditions, and have seen concrete crack …
Many styles of bull floats for concrete exist, and over the years I have used many different brands and tested many different styles of bull floats. In almost all cases bull floats work just as well as one another, although there are pros and cons to the different styles if you are using bull floats …
Finding the right stamps for concrete is a big deal when it comes to getting the right design, style, and overall look for your concrete project. The power of the internet has made buying stamps for concrete easy, and we now have hundreds of designs to choose from. Stamped concrete is a great way to …
The Tomahawk power screed is among the best in the business when it comes to placing concrete faster, and with less strain on the body. Tomahawk offers a large variety of power screeds online including the Tomahawk 1.6 HP Honda power screed which has great reviews and is one of Tomahawk’s more popular models. I …
The concrete vibration tool, otherwise known as a concrete vibrator is used to help remove air from the concrete and to vibrate concrete into air pockets or voids in formwork, like under door rebates, walls, footings, and thickenings. If you are doing structural work you will need to use a concrete vibrator, as using a …
This is a great question if you normally don’t work with concrete or volume of area, so how much concrete do I need for a job, and how can I calculate how much concrete Is needed? Here is a simple math equation to find out how much concrete is needed for any job or concrete …
After concreting full-time commercially, and at home for myself, I know the uses an electric concrete mixer can have. Save your back the pain! Get smoother, better mixes, and minimize wear and tear on the body. Electric concrete mixers are affordable, safe and easy to store when not using. “as an Amazon Associate, I may …
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