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Hot Weather Concrete Placement

Hot Weather Concrete Placement

While we’re thankful to be in the middle of summer, hot weather can create problems in the mixing, placing, and curing of concrete. In terms of concrete placement, hot weather is defined as any period of high temperature in which special precautions need to be taken to ensure proper handling, placing, finishing and curing of concrete.

Benefits of Fiber Reinforced Concrete to Replace Welded Wire or Rebar

Benefits of Fiber Reinforced Concrete to Replace Welded Wire or Rebar

Fiber-reinforced concrete contains a discrete synthetic fibrous material that is available in a variety of lengths, densities, and blends to create a three-dimensional reinforcement network. This fiber reinforcement enhances the durability of concrete by reducing crack widths. It is impossible to prevent concrete from cracking, so instead we focus on preventing the micro cracks from gaining momentum. Fibers are thoroughly mixed and evenly dispersed in the concrete, giving the fibers the ability to stop microcracks at an early age.

Silver Strike Concrete Sponsors the Navy SEAL Foundation

Silver Strike Concrete Sponsors the Navy SEAL Foundation

It’s our pleasure to take part in the 7th Annual “Shootin’ for the Stars” Sporting Clay Shoot in Carson City, Nevada benefitting the Navy SEAL Foundation September 10th from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This event will include a round of sporting clays and a shoot off if necessary. We are happy to join the event with a four-person squad and give a donation to this great organization!

How the Shipping Crisis is Affecting Cement Supply

How the Shipping Crisis is Affecting Cement Supply

Manufacturers and construction businesses around the world have been grappling with pandemic-driven consequences for well over a year now. Unfortunately, these same lingering challenges are severely impacting the shipping freight markets to create a host of material...

Air Entrained Concrete: What Is It and Why Do We Use It?

Air Entrained Concrete: What Is It and Why Do We Use It?

What is Air Entrained Concrete? Air entrained concrete contains microscopic air bubbles that help alleviate internal pressure on the concrete by providing small pockets for water to expand into when exposed to freeze-thaw conditions. Without these pockets water has no...

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