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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.

Potential Problems When Pouring Ready-Mix Concrete in Cold Weather

Before beginning a ready-mix concrete project during a cold weather month, make sure your concrete provider is aware of these potential problems.

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 […]

What Makes A Ready Mix Concrete Provider's Product Better Than Others

The pros at Razorback Concrete understand the qualities that produce a superior ready mix product for commercial and residential projects.

Five Tips For Installing A Concrete Driveway

If your driveway has entered its second decade of life, it is probably time to stop trying to repair it and replace it. Concrete driveways are a popular choice over asphalt because when properly installed, they can last between 25 and 50 years. If you are looking into installing a new driveway, concrete is a …

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.

DIY Homeowners, Use Our Ready Mix Concrete Calculator to Plan Projects

Razorback Concrete’s free ready mix concrete calculator makes it easy to determine the amount of concrete needed for your spring do-it-yourself project.

Cutting Concrete’s Carbon Footprint

New approaches could reduce the carbon-intensity of cement production and lessen concrete’s broader environmental impact.

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 …

Before and After: Benefits of Home Renovation

Whether you go with a small job or a whole home remodel, the benefits of home renovation improve your structure and your lifestyle.

Do You Really Need Cement…or Do You Need Concrete?

Cement and concrete often get “mixed up” as construction terms. Knowing the difference when you call a cement supplier can save you from a costly mistake.

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

Middleweight concrete: The sustainable concrete of the future?

"A concrete with mechanical properties equal to or better than conventional normalweight concrete, but weighing 20% less is a big deal," writes Ken Bondy, a consulting structural engineer and member of the ACI Standard Building Code Committee. In this piece, he explores the composition of the material and explains how using it can reduce costs and improve sustainability.

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