Air Entrained Concrete: What Is It and Why Do We Use It?

by Breanne Bannon | Apr 13, 2021 | Website

What is Air Entrained Concrete? Air entrained concrete contains microscopic air bubbles that help alleviate internal pressure on the concrete by providing small pockets for water to expand into when exposed to freeze-thaw conditions. Without these pockets water has no...

Using Accelerators and Hot Water to Protect and Cure Cold Weather Concrete

by Breanne Bannon | Jan 21, 2019 | Website

There are many times when concrete projects can’t wait for milder temperatures before beginning construction. For those working with concrete during the cold weather months, proper execution of cold weather concreting is essential. Cold weather concreting takes place...

The Benefits of Water Reducers in Concrete

by Breanne Bannon | Mar 26, 2018 | Website

We’ve talked extensively before about how much the characteristics of concrete are influenced by the ratio of water used in the mixture. Reducing the amount of water creates a higher density, and higher quality, cement paste. Water content can’t simply be reduced...

Air Entrained Concrete: What Is It and Why Do We Use It?

Using Accelerators and Hot Water to Protect and Cure Cold Weather Concrete

The Benefits of Water Reducers in Concrete

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