Question 1

What is concrete made of?

Accepted Answer

Concrete is made out of water, cement, and crushed rock (in some cases sand is used instead). The cement is a powder used to bind the concrete mixture. It’s a common misconception that cement and concrete are the same things when actually cement is one of the few ingredients used to create concrete.

Question 2

Do I need to hire a concrete construction company for my project?

Accepted Answer

Installing and finishing concrete requires a good knowledge about concrete and the fundamentals of proper laying practices well beyond the one most do-it-yourselfers possess. Concrete work requires skill with both basic tools such as chalk lines, hammers, saws, tape measures, etc. along with specialized concrete tools. Excavating a site, subgrade preparation, as well as building and setting concrete forms are labor-intensive, time-consuming, and difficult tasks. So, we would say yes, you do need to hire a professional to make sure the job is done properly.

Question 3

What are the different types of decorative concrete?

Accepted Answer

Decorative concrete comes in a great variety. For decades, the “standards” have been stained concrete and stamped concrete. Exposed aggregate, stencils, overlays, and a number of other techniques are also considered decorative concrete options. Talk to your concrete contractor to see what options are available to you.

Question 4

Is decorative concrete right for my property?

Accepted Answer

Decorative concrete has many applications, both large and small. For most home and business owners, the question isn’t whether or not decorative concrete is right for their properties. The real question is which decorative concrete option is right for them, best fitting their desires, needs, and budget. We can help you decide!

Question 5

Where can I use decorative concrete?

Accepted Answer

You can install decorative concrete pretty much anywhere. Exterior applications, such as driveways, pools, and patios are very popular. Many homeowners use overlays, stains, and stamped concrete to dress up interior concrete in main living areas and basements. Some concrete installation contractors can even create fireplace surrounds, facades, and backsplashes, using vertical mixes and sprayed overlays.

Question 6

What if the driveway cracks?

Accepted Answer

If the concrete was jointed properly, cracks are unlikely to happen. Joints allow the concrete to expand and contract, helping to avoid any chance for random cracking. Keep in mind that even properly jointed concrete can crack in places other than the joints. Most of these random cracks, however, won’t impact the durability and long-term service of your driveway. But unfortunately, they can detract from the appearance.

Question 7

How long should I wait to drive/walk on newly poured concrete?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the temperature, you can use your new feature 7 to 10 days after the concrete has been poured. During the hotter months of the summer in 7 days and after 10 days during the milder temperatures of the fall and spring. Should you have any heavy traffic such as semi-tractor trailer or a dump truck, you should wait 14 days. Do not walk on the newly poured concrete for 24-48 hours.

Question 8

What does it mean to “cure” concrete?

Accepted Answer

As proper curing greatly increases concrete durability and strength, it is one of the most important steps in concrete construction. Concrete hardens as a result of hydration: the chemical reaction between water and cement. Therefore water has to be available and the concrete’s temperature has to stay within a suitable range. During the curing period, 5 to 7 days after pouring, the concrete surface has to be kept moist to permit the hydration process. New concrete can be wet with sprinklers, soaking hoses, or covered with wet burlap. It can also be coated with commercially available curing compounds, whose purpose is to seal in moisture.

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