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How Much Does Concrete Cost Per Cubic Yard? Current Ready Mix Concrete Prices

How much does concrete cost. This is a current ready mix concrete company's price list. It lists the cost of a yard of concrete and other concrete additives like fibermesh and accelerators.

Don't Remove that Concrete Slab! Overlay It!

Thanks to the incredible formula of Techniseal® DriBond™ advanced mudset, concrete removal is completely unnecessary, as long as the slab is structurally sound. A driveway, patio, walkway or pool deck can be completely transformed in less than 48 hours, and for less cost than concrete removal and replacement.

Could self-healing concrete save the Gardiner?

Dutch scientists have developed bio-concrete that fixes its own cracks using bacteria and a healing agent

The Top Five Coolest Concrete Buildings

At Del Zotto Products we love all things concrete. Check out our top five favorite concrete buildings from around the world by reading our article.

11 Amazing Concrete Kitchen Design Ideas

Concrete gives you complete creative freedom to bring the style of your dream kitchen. Look at these 11 Amazing Concrete Kitchen Design Ideas! A traditional concrete kitchen. Via MARGAS...

How to Prepare a Concrete Floor for Coatings

Believe it or not, when it comes to applying coatings to a concrete floor slab, it’s not enough just to cast your eyes on the surface – and if it looks dry – think that it’s ready. To avoid the costly problems that can happen after installing coatings, there are two crucial steps you must […]

Can research take the cement out of concrete?

USC Technologies in San Jose, Calif., the research development arm of U.S. Concrete, a producer of ready-mix and precast concrete in Houston, is collaborating with two universities to create "alternative supplemental cementitious materials." The research seeks to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emissions that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions by using less cement in concrete.

A Strong Start: The Best Concrete Mix for Every DIY Project

If you have any experience with home improvement, you need no convincing about the strengths of concrete as a building material. Sleek and attractive as granite or marble but a fraction of the cost, concrete is durable, economical, and DIY-friendly, perfect for constructing outdoor features, patios, and even furniture and decorative pieces. With concrete mixes from Quikrete—a company that …

5 Tips to Increase Your Home Value Using Ready Mix Concrete

Razorback Concrete in Arkansas gives a few simple tips on using ready mix concrete to increase the value of your home.

18 Stunning Polished Concrete Flooring Interiors Design Ideas

Concrete floors are extremely durable and easy to clean, and they resist water when properly sealed. Concrete works well with radiant heating, and the surf

Making concrete green: reinventing the world's most used synthetic material

Concrete has a crushing environmental impact but Australian-led innovations have the potential to dramatically reduce emissions from its production

What is the Difference Between Concrete and Cement?

Concrete is cement with gravel and sand added in. Concrete is generally more durable and attractive than cement as well, but it...

Researchers explore the potential for using fly ash in concrete

The UK Quality Ash Association is sponsoring research into the recovery and use of stockpile fly ash for construction materials.

Bendy concrete to go into field trials