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It is one of those days. You know, one of those days when you step outside and you know spring is here. There is a crisp, cool breeze, the air is dry, and the birds are singing. You can hear children playing at the park nearby and it seems like the whole world is perfect. Yes,... Continue Reading

What is Concrete? What is Portland Cement? Bypassing Egypt and Greece, skip up to the mid 1700s, to the Isle of Portland, off of the county Dorset region of England. This area is on the southwestern peninsula of England in what is officially referred to as an “Area Of... Continue Reading

Outdoor Living It’s never the wrong time of year to think about outdoor living in any climate. Long-term planning never hurt anyone, and it usually makes the end result better. The more you know, the smoother it goes, in theory. Really, the fewer surprises, the better, in... Continue Reading

Concrete Art This may not be relevant to building with concrete, but it is about an art piece made of concrete. It had to be built, in a way. German artist, Wolf Vostell, decided to build a concrete car around a 1957 Cadillac de Ville and parked it in the River North area of... Continue Reading

Concrete Handicap Ramps Homes and businesses need concrete handicap ramps, and there are standards for making them safe and durable. The ADA standards were created to make it possible for wheelchair-bound individuals to have access to stores, schools and many other public places.... Continue Reading

Concrete Floors It may not be something you notice when you’re out and about, but concrete floors are everywhere. Many commercial buildings have them, and now many residences do as well. You can’t beat concrete for lasting power and strength. The many choices of... Continue Reading

Concrete Company Any project that includes the setting of concrete is best handled by the professionals. Doing it as an amateur can cause one problem after another, even if only one “little” thing is mishandled. Each step of the process in laying down concrete must be... Continue Reading

Concrete slab building seems like a simple concept, right? If so, then these terms will sound familiar: corrugated, ribbed, waffle, one-way and two-way. How about pre-cast, post-cast and footing? If these terms are unfamiliar, it’s time to call the concrete company. The... Continue Reading

Trustworthy Concrete Have you ever seen a hospital or skyscraper made out of asphalt? Of course not, because it is not made for buildings. Concrete is made for many things, including skyscrapers. It is a trustworthy product. Heliports on top of skyscrapers are concrete so that... Continue Reading

Agricultural Concrete Farms, fields, crops and concrete may seem like a game list for “one of these things is not like the others.” It is surprising how many farm structures are made of concrete. Floors for pole barns is one obvious use, but there are many more less... Continue Reading