When hiring any contractor, it is important to do your due diligence. If you try to save money by hiring someone with less experience or uninsured, you might end up paying in the long run. In this article, we will discuss the things you should know before hiring a paving contractor. Visiting The Worksite For
At Hicks Asphalt, Pavement, and Concrete, we specialize in all three materials. Therefore, a question that we often get is what is the difference between concrete and asphalt. Although the end-use product of both materials may seem the same, and they often can be used for many of the same purposes, there are some differences
There was a time where people used concrete flooring in industrial buildings such as warehouses. Other than the driveway or a patio, the only other place where a home would have a concrete floor was the garage. Since concrete is inexpensive, requires little to no maintenance, and lasts a long time, concrete is becoming a
Oftentimes, people will use the word cement when they mean concrete or refer to a patch of cement as concrete. They may even refer to mortar as cement. When working with professionals or planning a paving project, it is vital to know the difference. Cement is as a part of concrete. However, cement is also
A concrete slab is a versatile and attractive addition to many properties. Still, before you can enjoy your new patio, driveway, basketball court, or any other application, you must first understand your needs and budget your project accordingly. The average cost of concrete will fall somewhere between $4 and $8 per square foot, including labor
Whatever type of construction job you're approaching, chances are it will involve concrete. Concrete is a composite material of cement and aggregates bound by water. When mixed, a pourable building material is produced that molds into whatever shape the build plan requires. In order to create quality concrete, the ingredients need to be adequately mixed.
In the asphalt, paving, and concrete business, we meet people from all walks of life. The people we come across have different backgrounds and different experiences. Yet one common thread among them is that they, and maybe you too, believe certain concrete myths. But many times, when we talk to people, we are able to
One of the most commonly used materials in our modern world is concrete – A mixture of lime (cement), water, and sand into a ratio that stabilizes into a material relatively uniform. That mixture becomes a quick-to-set material and quick to dry into a reinforceable stone-alloy with high compressive strength capable of supporting our buildings.
So, you’ve recently begun a renovation project. You now have an unsightly pile of old, torn-up concrete sitting somewhere on site or your property. The first question that’s likely going through your mind is, “What do I do with this?” There are usually two things you can do. One, pay for someone to remove it,
Concrete is a stabilizer in many buildings, but these foundations often fall prey to environmental stresses that crack their forms. Over these lasting generations, where concrete has become an everyday material in all buildings, reality has set in. While it is quick to set, it is also prone to failure from anything like time, climate,
