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Control Joints vs. Expansion Joints
Plan your concrete project to withstand cracking From the Panama Canal to the Pentagon to driveways and buildings worldwide, concrete is the most popular building material. Strong and durable, with the ability to resist erosion, fire, and rotting, it’s also one of the most long-lasting building materials there is. On...
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What Is Shrinkage of Concrete?
Shrinkage sounds simple — when concrete reduces in size, just like your brand-new cotton jeans fresh out of a hot dryer. But although it may sound straightforward, it turns out to be a bit more complex. As a simple explanation, excess water in the concrete mix evaporates and leads it...
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When Is It Too Late To Cut Concrete?
From walkways to patios to foundation slabs, concrete gets the job done and is affordable to boot. Made from a mixture of cement, water, sand, and stone, gravel, or rocks, concrete is a durable, versatile material that stands the test of time. But just like every other great work of...
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What Is Core Drilling?
Concrete Core Drilling Is What We Do Ever hit a wall—a concrete wall? They’re not easy to get through. Unless you have a serious drill, like the ones we have at Cascade Concrete, you won’t easily get through it. We’re in the business of helping you get through concrete barriers...