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Houston Concrete,Houston Patios,Concrete Patio Houston,Flagstone Patios Houston,Pavers,Sugarland a wet concrete. The reaction of water with the cement in concrete is
extremely important to its properties and reactions may continue for many
years.
Stamping Concrete is an art and I only know one other stamped concrete
artisan (besides my crew and myself) in a 200 mile radius from Houston
that have perfected this ancient art. ( We trained at the same institute)

Will decorative concrete or stamped concrete last as long as well as
regular concrete? Our stamped concrete product is 4-6" thick,
(driveways are 6"-7" thick and patios are 4" or more) 4,000-4,500 psi
concrete. We exceed steel rebar reinforcement requirements by over
20%. We match or exceed the normal requirements for a strong finish that
withstands years of normal use. Over the years the technicians at www.
ConcreteForever.com have experimented with different proportions of tri-
calcium silicate and bi-calcium silicate in terms of performance variables,
one important property is the compressive strength. In the fall of 2001, he
developed a mathematical model relating cement particle-size distribution
to strength development. Assuming that the depth of the hydrated layer is
independent of particle diameter (which also is assumed tacitly in our
cement hydration model) and proportional to the square root of time, he
was able to quantitatively predict the effects of particle-size distribution on
strength evolution. More recently, The Founder of AAA Affordable
Concrete Contractors also showed that cement fineness is an important
factor influencing compressive strength, with phase compositions
becoming significant at later ages. In his study, he also revolutionized a
mathematical formula for the prediction of the compressive strength
development of standard ASTM C 10914 mortar in relation to the
compressive strength required for residential use in Houston, Texas.

Simply put, When our concrete arrives on site we modify the mixture
depending on the humidity, temperature, soil conditions and application
type to minimize concrete cracking and potential sedimentary
displacement that may occur with an improperly mixed batch of concrete.
(these factors are never taken into consideration at the concrete plant)

After the concrete is poured and finished the job is not complete. Clean
up for this type of finish is more difficult because of the various colors that
are involved. After a day or so the contractor will have to return to the job
site to pressure wash the excess color/release for the perfect finish and
look, then resin-coat and chemically stain the concrete. Simply put
decorative concrete is a much more labor-intensive process but most feel
it is worth the cost because of the unique, prestigious and elegant look.

How is decorative concrete colored? The Technicians at Concrete
Forever.com use two methods to color decorative concrete. Using the first
method, color is spread onto the surface then worked into the surface
using hand tools. After the color is applied and worked into the fresh
cement, a release/hardener is applied.
The release/hardener serves a duel purpose. It adds a tremendous
amount of strength and it highlights and acts as a second color, which
gives the stamped pattern and overall color a defining and distinguished
look. The second method used is when the color is mixed directly inside
the concrete at the concrete plant and mixed inside the truck. The concrete
is the colored throughout from the top to the bottom instead of just ¼” into
the surface.

Due to the wide array of patterns and colors available, and the cost of
stamped concrete in relation to the natural materials installation, the choice
of stamped concrete is becoming more popular and frequent.

Colors and patterns for stamped concrete are often chosen to blend
with other stone or tile elements at the residence. Complex designs
incorporating steps, courtyards, and fountains can be achieved. Stamped
concrete can also be blended with other decorative concrete elements
such as exposed aggregate finishes and acid-etch staining.
It wasn’t long ago when deciding on a driveway or patio material was easy:
asphalt or concrete. Today, the concrete choice has expanded to include a
multitude of decorative concrete options.

While plain gray concrete is still the most often installed, but We at
ConcreteForever.com believe that this ancient art compliments real estate
property and enhances the beauty...click on the link on the previous page
that says:" What is stamped concrete?" to read more about this ancient art
and painstaking step by step process please click on our :


Don’t feel left out if you already have a driveway or patio. The concrete
industry has rapidly developed many decorative products that can be
applied to existing plain gray driveways and transform them into stunning
show piece entry ways for your home. Please check out or exotic polished
faux concrete floors and engraving link for an in depth comprehensive
review of your upcoming project


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