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Concrete concepts: Is it important that the ground is level?

Concrete concepts: Is it important that the ground is level?

Concrete Driveways, Concrete Floors, Concrete Foundations, Concrete Patios, Concrete Sidewalks, Residential Concrete

Soil preparation is among the most important elements of a successful concrete project. Under ideal circumstances, the soil would be properly leveled and compacted to provide the best possible substrate for a concrete pour. However, life isn’t always ideal. If the...
Concrete 101: How to finish concrete flatwork

Concrete 101: How to finish concrete flatwork

Concrete Driveways, Concrete Floors, Concrete Patios, Concrete Sidewalks, Concrete Traffic Circles, Residential Concrete

You have your concrete form built, and you’ve placed the proper size of rebar in the bottom to strengthen the concrete. You’re ready to begin pouring concrete. Read more: All about rebar Before you get started with that step, however, you’ll want to make sure you have...
Decorative concrete ideas: Six ways to spice up your next concrete project

Decorative concrete ideas: Six ways to spice up your next concrete project

Aggregate Concrete, Concrete Driveways, Concrete Floors, Concrete Patios, Decorative Concrete, Pervious Concrete, Residential Concrete

Concrete has been around for what seems like eons, and it’s as functional and durable today as ever. That doesn’t mean it has become boring, though. Consider these six ways to add visual appeal to your next concrete project. Stamped concrete: For the beauty of a paved...
Tools of the trade: concrete finishers

Tools of the trade: concrete finishers

Aggregate Concrete, Commercial Concrete, Concrete Driveways, Concrete Floors, Concrete Foundations, Concrete Patios, Concrete Sidewalks, Decorative Concrete, Residential Concrete

If you have any familiarity with concrete, the steps might seem pretty simple: dump some concrete mix into a bucket, splash in the right amount of water, stir it up and pour it into the hole or mold. It might sound simple, but properly laying concrete is much more...
Concrete 101: How to ensure quality concrete in cooler weather

Concrete 101: How to ensure quality concrete in cooler weather

Commercial Concrete, Concrete Driveways, Concrete Floors, Concrete Foundations, Residential Concrete

Fall has arrived, and that means that here in the Pacific Northwest, as we know, cold winter weather is not far behind. You probably wouldn’t be surprised to hear that cold weather changes how we pour concrete here at Custom Concrete Contracting. As it should. But...
Concrete 101: all about rebar

Concrete 101: all about rebar

Commercial Concrete, Concrete Driveways, Concrete Floors, Concrete Foundations, Concrete Retaining Walls, Concrete Sidewalks, Concrete Traffic Circles, Residential Concrete

Rebar, or reinforcing bar, is a common feature of many concrete applications. Its primary purpose is to increase the tensile strength of the concrete, helping it resist cracking and breaking. With greater tensile strength, concrete is better able to resist breaking...
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