Concrete is the most used construction material on earth.  Over 55,000 concrete trucks are operating in the United States today and there are countless finishing methods and decisions to be made for your project. How can you be sure you are getting a long-lasting product from your contractor?  Is your project over-built or under-built?  Replacement of a poor concrete job is expensive!

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Below are common items to consider and industry terms to be familiar with.

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• Concrete vs. Mortar vs. Cement (NOT the same thing)

  • Concrete = cement + ​aggregate (sand and rock) + water.  Concrete is POROUS

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