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Concrete is a mixture of cement, gravel, sand, water, and chemical admixtures. Concrete has been utilized as a building material since ancient times and is one of the building materials used most frequently worldwide.
Make sure your concrete contractor is experienced, licensed, bonded, and insured. Columbus Concrete Co. meets all of these requirements and is ready to work with you on your next concrete project.
Cracks are an inevitable part of the concrete pouring process. However, cracking is minimized through the use of proper curing and joint application. For best results, select a concrete sealant to maximize durability.
Concrete joints are placed approximately 9 to 14 feet apart within the concrete. These joints allow the expansion and contraction of concrete surfaces in various temperature conditions. These joints are installed to minimize cracking.
Pigments made with iron oxide are added to concrete to create beautiful and unique colors. Additionally, color can be added using stains or dyes.
Colored concrete can be stamped to resemble natural stone surfaces or to produce unique designs.
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While parking on the street can be inconvenient, wait at least 7 days before driving on your new concrete driveway. For traditional concrete, wait 24 hours before walking on the surface; stained concrete surfaces may take longer.
Each project will take a different amount of time. However, a concrete driveway installation typically takes about 3 – 6 days. Discuss your timetable expectations with your contractor before work begins.
Stamped concrete is traditional concrete that has been pressed with a shaped mat to create texture and patterns. The mat is pressed while the concrete is wet, creating an attractive and interesting design. Many design patterns exist, and customized options are available as well.
It is possible to simulate particular materials such as cobblestone, river stone, brick, or other textured options through the use of stamped concrete. As your contractor to discuss stamping options.
Once the concrete is poured, the curing process begins. Curing compounds are sprayed onto a completed concrete surface. This process prevents moisture loss from the concrete, which keeps concrete from cracking.
Curing is different from drying in that concrete must remain moist during the curing process. The first three days of curing are critical to preserving strength and durability, and a concrete mass reaches most of its strength within the first four weeks after being poured.
Curing compounds are typically combined with sealants these days, which provide a glossy look and prevent future water seepage.
Columbus Concrete Co. is the local, trusted contractor for all of your concrete installation needs. Whether you are a business owner expanding your warehouse, or a homeowner hoping to replace your driveway, we are the dependable, expert professionals you are looking for to getthe job done.
