Q&A
How
are jobs scheduled?
Jobs are placed on the schedule at the time we
receive the signed contract.
That date is an approximate date and can
change due to delays on other jobs, rain, or
other factors beyond our control.
If you have a specific date or timeline
for your job, we will try to make every effort
to accommodate it.
Q&A
What is fiber
reinforcement?
These are small fiberglass strands which are
mixed into the cement.
As the concrete dries, the strands bond
together to reinforce the concrete.
This has been shown to reduce certain
types of cracks that can occur and we recommend
its use.
Q&A
How long will the job take?
This of course varies according to the size of
the job.
A standard driveway replacement is
usually two days.
Small patios or repair jobs can often be
done in one day.
Q&A
Will my concrete
crack?
Almost certainly.
When concrete is poured, the chemical
process of hydration starts immediately and the
concrete begins to shrink.
This is why control joints are placed in
the concrete.
This line or groove creates a weakened
area in hopes that the concrete will crack
within this straight line.
Therefore the lines are places
strategically where we think the concrete will
crack.
However, they can occur outside of these
lines as well.
Q&A
How long should I
wait before driving on my new driveway?
We recommend 5 days for normal size cars or
trucks and additional time for larger trucks.
Q&A
What is PSI?
This stands for “pounds per square inch”
and has to do with the compressive strength of
the concrete.
3000-4000 PSI is standard for residential
concrete.
Q&A
If I add on to my
existing patio or driveway, will the concrete
match?
No, because concrete is made from both natural
and by-product material that can vary in color
from one batch to the next.
There is no way to exactly match existing
plain or decorative concrete.
Q&A
My colored &
stamped concrete is lighter/darker than I
thought it would be, why is that?
The final color is a result of the chosen
pigment, cement color, sand color, amount of
water used, & other factors. We can use color in
the sealer (antiquing) to lighten or darken to a
small degree but color variations can occur from
one job to the next, as well as color variations
within a single pour.
Many people find these variations an
attractive quality of colored concrete.
