Concrete driveways, patios & slabs in Anchorage, poured to handle Alaska winters, deep frost and earthquakes.

These two words are commonly mistakenly interchanged in everyday use, but they actually refer to different things. First, let us define what concrete is. Concrete is an composite substance made up mainly of aggregate material that is held together by a binding substance. For concrete, the binding substance used mainly is cement. This means that for concrete to be produced, there must be cement present in the mixture. Hence, cement refers to a very valuable part of concrete. But the hard, rock-like gray material that we see in driveways, walls, sidewalks, roads and lots of other structures is what concrete is.

Yes, concrete does come in many forms and variants. These various kinds of concrete may be needed in certain types of projects especially those that require special qualities of the concrete. For instance, a structure expected to sustain heavy loads for prolonged periods should be harder, while an artful piece such as those made into various shapes like fountains should be more flexible. The variations can be achieved by the careful science of altering the proportions of the components of the concrete so that the ideal quality is achieved. Other types of concrete include the various eco-friendly kinds of concrete.

In our experience, it is true that a concrete contractor should be present in almost any kind of concrete project. There is a lot more to concrete work that just the act of mixing and pouring of concrete. To be sure that mistakes are avoided, it is important to be adequately versed on the principles behind what is done as well as the rationale behind every step. The truth of the matter is that concrete work is an endeavor that can tolerate only very little mistakes. It is important for everything to be planned well and for the execution to be accomplished by capable hands.