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...
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...
Commercial Concrete, Concrete Foundations, Decorative Concrete, Government Concrete Projects
What’s the trick to moving a 400,000-pound steel ball? Well, for starters, you need a place to put it. Custom Concrete was called upon recently to pour the foundation for the exciting new art installation on the Whatcom Waterway. The art piece is actually an old acid...
Commercial Concrete, Concrete Construction Careers, Concrete Foundations, Government Concrete Projects, Pervious Concrete
Concrete is a labor-based industry. A company’s reputation is as good as the work it does, and the work it does is as good as the employees it hires. That’s why at Custom Concrete, we’re committed to treating our employees right. We think concrete work makes for a...
Commercial Concrete, Concrete Driveways, Concrete Floors, Concrete Foundations, Concrete Patios, Concrete Retaining Walls, Concrete Sidewalks, Concrete Traffic Circles, Government Concrete Projects, Pervious Concrete, Residential Concrete, Stormwater Management
What’s better than walking a dirt path winding gently through rustling trees at Lake Whatcom, accompanied by the soft sounds of nearby lapping waves? Walking that same path, but on pervious concrete instead of dirt. As a walking surface, pervious concrete is hard to...
Commercial Concrete, Concrete Construction Careers, Concrete Driveways, Concrete Floors, Concrete Foundations, Concrete Maintenance, Concrete Patios, Concrete Retaining Walls, Concrete Sidewalks, Decorative Concrete, Pervious Concrete, Residential Concrete, Stormwater Management
If it’s residential concrete, chances are the crews at Custom Concrete Contracting can install it. From the first steps of a project to the last — foundations, basements and garages to driveways, patios and porches — crews from Custom Concrete have the experience...
