By Nick H 
As we’re about to move into the warmer months, one of the most common struggles homeowners have is getting all of their concrete delivered and installed. This is because these people are looking for something done in a short time frame and during weekends, which doesn’t give them a company an opportunity to look at their project. However, having this project done in-house means that you know exactly what you’re getting for your money and can schedule accordingly for when it will be completed.
When it comes to concrete, the main pieces to look for when trying to make sure you have the best time frame are:
Concrete Mixing Time: When scheduling the concrete and readymix supplier, it is important that you plan for a time to mix your concrete because this alone can take anywhere from 4-6 hours in order to achieve ideal consistency. This is something that needs to be fit into your schedule, as a contractor cannot go fetch and mix up thousands of pounds of concrete in a short amount of time. Concrete Delivery Time: Having a good idea as to when your concrete will be delivered is extremely beneficial because this will allow you to get things ready for installation. If you have a driveway, patio, or walkway installed, you need to know how long it will take and when you will receive it.
Glass Reinforced Concrete: If you’re looking for the best type of concrete that has the best endurance to heat and cold, then consider using glass-reinforced concrete. This is concrete that has multiple pieces of glass in it so that the aggregate doesn’t crack due to the heat from the sun or cold from the weather. With this type of concrete, they are able to put in more aggregate (sand and gravel) so that they have great build quality when used outdoors.
Patio Decks: If you’re looking for the best type of concrete for your patio deck, then you need to make sure that you look at stamped concrete. Due to the way, it’s designed, there is no need for additional waterproofing or painting because it’s already contained in the concrete so that rain and snow can’t stain it. Additionally, if there are chipping problems, they can be fixed within hours with a resetting material as opposed to replacing or sandblasting the entire deck.
Stamped Concrete Sidewalks: If you’re looking to have your sidewalks fixed or replaced with something that will last a long time and be cost-efficient, then consider getting stamped concrete installed in your neighborhood.