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Top 6 Common Concrete Mistakes

Here are common concrete mistakes. Thesunrockgroup concrete contractors Durham NC supply aggregates, asphalt & concrete. Our Durham location offers hot mix asphalt, cold asphalt patching materials, crushed stone, base materials, recycled concrete, ready mixed concrete and more. Get an approximate estimate of ready mixed concrete needed. Call on (919) 747-6400 for quote.

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Top 6 Common Concrete Mistakes

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  1. Concrete is a popular, versatile building material. However, it is important to follow proper installation procedures to ensure that your concrete project meets your expectations and lasts as long as possible. There are many factors to consider when installing concrete such as proper preparation, tools for the job, and use of proper materials. Following these steps will help you build the foundation for an effective concreting project and help reduce the chances of making a mistake.

  2. Failure to Determine the Amount of Concrete Required When deciding how much concrete to order for your project, consider the use of the concrete slab. A thicker depth is necessary for load-bearing applications like foundations and driveways, while thinner slabs are suitable for non-load-bearing applications like walkways or patios. This distinction will help determine how much concrete you need to order. We are Concrete Contractors Durham NC, offering supply aggregates, asphalt and concrete to the greater Raleigh area.

  3. Insufficient Site Preparation Concreting is a process that begins with the preparation of the site, which must be compacted and leveled. If gravel layers are thin or gravel pieces are too small, settling may occur.

  4. Ordering the Wrong Kind of Concrete Cement is composed of water, aggregate, and Portland cement. Five types of Portland cement are available, as are seven different kinds of admixtures. Different mixtures result from using different combinations and proportions of these ingredients; choose a type of cement appropriate to your needs.

  5. Getting the Mix Wrong If the concrete mix is not correct, your project will be ruined. Different situations call for different mixes, so it is important to get the mix right. One way to achieve this is to use a volumetric concrete mixer, which helps ensure that you have the right volume and mixture on site.

  6. Waiting Too Long to Level After Pouring Concrete begins to harden as soon as it is mixed. You should wait until the water has disappeared from the surface before leveling. When the concrete reaches the top of your form, use a screed board to level it and a hand float to level particular areas.

  7. Removing the Forms Too Soon If you remove the forms too soon, the concrete may crack, sag and collapse. This will require labor and repairs to fix the mess. Let the concrete cure for at least two days after pouring before removing the forms.

  8. GET AN APPORXIMATE ESTIMATE OF READY MIXED CONCRETE NEEDEDIf you’re going to install concrete in the Durham area, Concrete Contractors Durham NC will be happy to consult with you.  Location: 200 Horizon Drive, Suite 100 Raleigh, NC 27615 Phone: (919) 747-6400 Durham Contracting Center2116 Camden AvenueDurham, NC 27704Phone: (919) 956-9900Fax: (919) 956-9903

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