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The strength of concrete is actually the result of a chemical reaction called hydration. The mixture of water and dry sand and aggregate hardens, sets and evaporates out slowly. What is left is the hard substance we know as concrete. So water is crucial and can often need to be sprayed on top of drying... Read MoreDoes wetting concrete make it stronger?

Where it is only foot traffic or light vehicles expected to move over an area of concrete, then medium strength concrete can be effectively put down. Otherwise if heavy vehicles or other loads will be going over the surface high strength concrete mix will be used, as it can withstand up to 6000 PSI! Visit... Read MoreAverage Strengths of Concrete

In Australia the majority of concreting work is for building residential house and garage slabs, pathway and driveways. Commercial concreting is typically for underground car parks, basements, mutli-storey buildings, bridges and even walls. Visit https://concretersauckland.net.nz Read MoreWhat do Concreters in Australia build?

For concrete to set correctly, there are specific ratios that need to be used. If too much water is added for example, it be leave the concrete weaker and lead to cracking and shrinkage. On the other hand if too little is added then it will result in dry, crumbly concrete that will more easily... Read MoreWhat happens if you add too much water to concrete?

A tradesmen that specialised in working solely with concrete is a called a concreter. They are able to mix, pour, form and shape concrete creations by using frames built most commonly from timber. Visit https://concretersauckland.net.nz Read MoreWhat is a Concreter?

The surface of concrete can be finished and smoothed in a variety of ways. For example it can be salt finished, have a burnt effect left, or be polished smooth! It can also be left with an exposed aggregate look, or have curved texture added with the use of a trowel.   Read MoreWhat different types of finishes can be used with concrete?