Concrete is an ancient recipe that has been rethought and reinvented throughout the ages since the rage caught on in middle eastern builders thousands of years ago. And since concrete is that old, so are the myths that accompany it and make their way into everyday American anecdotes. Other tales are furthered by concrete manufacturing competitions to add fuel. The cycle goes on!
The issue is that these myths affect the average consumer from an opportunity to invest in a durable construction and paving material that would grant lucrative financial returns in the long run. Fortunately, Affordable Sealing & Striping, Inc is here to quell your concrete misconceptions so you can plan without a doubt!
Myth #1: Concrete Is Eternally Gray!
Of course, it’s gray, but it doesn’t mean the material mix is not open to color additives for decorative purposes. Minerals are used to give concrete natural hues and are usually blended into the concrete right before pouring. You can color the concrete any shade you want!
Myth #2: Concrete & Cement Are the Same!
Cement, or Portland cement, is a constituent, an ingredient, added to pulverized gravel, sand, chemical pastes, additives, and then activated by the hydrating reaction of water. Despite the terms being used interchangeably, cement & concrete are very different things!
Myth #3: High Compressive Concrete Is Durable!
Never confuse durable with compressive strength in the case of concrete. Concrete is a robust construction material but vulnerable to freeze-thaw cycles in winters and spring because of its porous nature. Sealants are used to protect concrete against water intrusion and sustain its compressive strength.
Myth #4: Concrete Is Completely Impermeable!
Concrete relies on a specific air void mix to develop its compressive strength and forms microscopic capillaries that make the material very porous despite its indestructible structure. Liquids tend to get absorbed by concrete surfaces, and this quality has been heavily engineered to make permeable concrete pavement that acts as storm-water runoff control.
Myth #5: Acid Strips Concrete Sealant Effectively!
Acids are extreme in corrosive substances, and you might harm the visual appeal of your concrete surfaces if you think acid cleaning is a good idea. Instead, use a solvent to remove sealant from the concrete.
Myth #6: Concrete Is Evergreen Pouring Material!
No, it is not. If you’d paid attention to myth #3, it makes clear the case of the freeze-thaw cycle that can most certainly affect concrete curing in colder weather. Concrete needs to be poured right, cured right and sealed tight to achieve its expected strength.
Lucky for you, at Affordable Sealing & Striping, we have dealt with many misconceptions and opened up new construction avenues for folks who are still stuck to the adages. We offer premium quality asphalt & concrete paving solutions with protective maintenance incentives all around Cheyenne, WY. Please request a no-obligation quote on our offerings, and please do browse our services so you are assured we can help you with your dream paving project. Winters are coming, so why not schedule a pavement maintenance plan with us?
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