Concrete is the material of choice for driveways, pathways, patios and slabs.  It is relatively inexpensive to install and provides an attractive, durable surface that is easy to maintain. Proper attention to the standard practices and procedures for constructing exterior or interior concrete can result in a concrete surface that will provide long-lasting, superior performance.

Concrete slab construction presents many variables that must be considered before a concrete pour begins. Because of concrete’s setting time, a slab pour requires efficient planning so that all of the elements required to place a good slab are done in time and done correctly. Some of the issues to consider include:

• proper subgrade preparation for concrete slabs,
• calculating proper water-to-cement ratio in the concrete mix,
• placing control joints,
• allowing proper curing time,
• and much more.

Contact Alan at A1 Concretors to help you evaluate all of the elements associated with pouring high quality concrete slabs.