Illinois concrete installation services
General Masonry Construction offers several Illinois concrete installation services. A composite material, concrete is composed of aggregate which is a sand or gravel that is fine and cement that hardens over time. Concrete work includes the following basic processes:
- Preparation of a solid base per building codes specification, which is especially important.
- Delivery of ready mix to the construction site.
- Feeding, distribution, and compaction of the mix in the formwork.
- Curing phase for concrete (this is when it hardens)
- Quality control of the concrete work.
Concrete is one of the most frequently used building materials and is used more than steel, wood, plastics, and aluminum combined. It is important to have a solid base prior to pouring your concrete. This will ensure a sound and level surface for your concrete patio, driveway, or walkway and guard against cracking, crumbling, and sinking of your concrete surface. When mixing concrete, residential, and commercial projects usually call for 6 ready mix bags of concrete. Several types of equipment and tools are used for processing concrete, from hand tools to heavy industrial machinery. To produce a perfect concrete ready mix, you must do so in specific time constraints and make sure that the mix is properly:
- Mixed
- Placed
- Shaped
- Retained
Interruptions in pouring your ready-mix concrete can cause what you poured first to begin to set and harden before the next ready-mix batch is added on top.
Once the concrete mix is laid and secure the curing process must be controlled to ensure that the concrete attains the desired attributes. During concrete preparation, various technical details may affect the quality and nature of the product. Keeping concrete moist while it cures will ensure supreme durability and strength for your foundations. During the curing period, concrete is ideally maintained at a controlled temperature and humidity. To ensure full hydration during curing, concrete slabs are often sprayed with curing compounds that create a water-retaining film over the concrete. Contact General Masonry Construction today in Northbrook, IL to inquire more about concrete patio installation and Illinois concrete installation services!
Can you have Different Color Concrete?
Yes, it can! Concrete can have different colors and you can achieve this a few ways. First, you would want to choose a color hue that would work with your building or home’s color scheme and tones. Next, you could add integral color to the concrete mix, so your cement mix is a consistent color throughout your foundation. Other ways to achieve a colored concrete surface would be applications after the curing process and your concrete is dry. There are stains that can be applied, as well as dyes and color tints. These all would fade over time and would need maintenance throughout the seasons, however. Contact General Masonry Construction today in Northbrook, IL to inquire more about concrete installation, adding color, and Illinois concrete installation services!
Considering Concrete Patio Installation?
General Masonry Construction can help you with your new concrete patio installation at your home or business with precision and care.
Concrete is one of the most frequently used building materials and is ideal for your concrete patio. With concrete being such a durable and cost-effective material, many people opt for a concrete patio installation. We can mix and pour your concrete patio expertly so you can enjoy everything your property has to offer through the seasons. In addition to concrete patio installation, General Masonry Construction can also install:
- Concrete Driveways, Sidewalks & Aprons
- Concrete Walkways & Pathways
- Concrete Garage Floor
- Concrete Stairs
Contact General Masonry Construction today in Northbrook, IL to inquire more about concrete patio installation and Illinois concrete installation services!
Contact General Masonry Construction today in Northbrook, IL to inquire more about concrete patio, driveway, apron, and walkway installation and Illinois concrete installation services!
Need Additional Concrete Masonry Services After This Harsh Winter? Considering Concrete Driveway and Apron Installation or Repair?
Want to kill two birds with one stone? We can install or repair your concrete patio and your driveway after this harsh Winter. Let General Masonry Construction worry about the necessary building codes when replacing or repairing your driveway and apron. We have many years’ experience in handling municipal water lines and storm drains. The apron is the closest part of the driveway that usually meets sidewalks, if any, and the road. In many communities, the area on the street side of a sidewalk is considered an easement that the city controls. If no sidewalks are present, the length of the apron will vary from community to community, based on local construction codes.
General Masonry Construction can plan the entire project and expertly and precisely lay the concrete to code. We can lay your new concrete driveway and apron at your home or business with precision and care, and it makes sense to get all the work done at one time in addition to your patio renovation or installation.