Concrete is the most common building material around the world. We often get asked about the causes behind concrete cracks. Concrete cracks. In fact, it is designed to crack to be able to fully engage the reinforcing steel. The type of cracking provides useful information to help understand crack’s effects on structural stability…(see more)
Long-lasting, weather-resistant, good-looking concrete retaining walls can have a number of other benefits that can help transform your landscape into a functional and striking masterpiece. Concrete is extremely strong, a vital quality when you’re talking about holding up tons of earth and water. After installation, your concrete retaining wall will continue to cure in place, further increasing its strength. There are a number of benefits to having a retaining wall, including…(see more)
While the terms are often used interchangeably, cement and concrete are, in fact, not the same thing. Here’s one of the main reasons cement and concrete are so often confused. When a cement mix is blended with water, it creates a paste. And when that paste is combined with aggregates like gravel and sand, the result is what we know and love as concrete. Concrete works well in larger projects, while cement is more often used in smaller jobs…(see more)
