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Cement and concrete often are used interchangeably. However, cement is actually an ingredient of concrete. Concrete is a mixture of sand, gravel or crushed stone, a paste of water and Portland Cement. Cement comprises from 10 to 15 percent of the concrete mix, by volume. Through a process called hydration, the cement and water harden and bind it all into a rocklike mass. This hardening process continues for years meaning that concrete gets stronger as it gets older.

This is a concrete additive that is mixed in with the cement at the ready mix plant. If you could look at a cross section of Fibermesh fibrous concrete, you would see millions of polypropylene Fibermesh fibers uniformly distributed in all directions throughout the concrete mix. These fibers provide top-to-bottom, side-to-side uniform reinforcement and are a cost-effective and superior alternative to rebar or wire mesh reinforcement. We use Fibermesh in most of our concrete mixtures.

Not at all. There is an almost limitless palette of special finishes for concrete pavements and slabs. With the addition of color and a skilled decorative concrete contractor, concrete can take on almost any shape, pattern, color or texture, in both exterior and interior applications.

Yes. The rate at which concrete hardens is very much affected by temperature, moisture and wind. Wind can cause the surface to crack. Rain will significantly weaken the surface. Placing concrete in cold weather often involves heading some of the concrete ingredients and protecting the freshly-placed concrete from freezing. Placing concrete in hot weather might mean cooling materials or adding ingredients to slow the curing of the concrete.

In addition to sealing concrete every 2-3 years, Do not allow rusting metals to set on the concrete. Frequent sweeping and occasional hosing will be enough to keep your concrete looking good. Wet leaves on a driveway have a tendency to stain, so be prepared to clean your driveway often in fall. Do not allow water to drain beneath the slab. Settlement cracks may develop. Do not allow snow and ice to accumulate the first winter. Keep the driveway shoveled off. Do not apply deicing chemicals for snow and ice removal the first winter. As an alternative, sand can be used for traction. WARNING: Never use deicers containing ammonium sulfate or ammonium nitrate (i.e. fertilizers). Such products are known to aggressively attack concrete.