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A.D.K. Conecrete

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6 years of experience

20 years experience in the Central Illinois / St. Louis areas. Providing a multitude of concrete services with exceptional quality and attention to detail. Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete such as floors, patios, sidewalks, driveways, roads, curbs swimming pools, overlays and custom stamp/decorative projects.

20 years experience in the Central Illinois / St. Louis areas. Providing a multitude of concrete services with exceptional quality and attention to detail. Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete such as floors, patios, sidewalks, driveways, roads, curbs swimming pools, overlays and custom stamp/decorative projects.




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Residential and commercial concrete contractor, featuring decorative concrete. General contractor of Premier Post Frame Buildings (pole buildings) for agriculture, residential, commercial use.

Residential and commercial concrete contractor, featuring decorative concrete. General contractor of Premier Post Frame Buildings (pole buildings) for agriculture, residential, commercial use.







Custom Construction & Remodeling

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27 years of experience

Custom Construction is a Licensed and Insured FULL SERVICE DESIGN and BUILD Company and General Contractor with a wide range of experience. Interior to Exterior, from A to Z one call does it all. Let our dedicated team of experts make your dreams come true. We handle all types of remodeling. We accept all major credit cards and offer financing for quailifed clients. Emergency 24/7 services available

Custom Construction is a Licensed and Insured FULL SERVICE DESIGN and BUILD Company and General Contractor with a wide range of experience. Interior to Exterior, from A to Z one call does it all. Let our dedicated team of experts make your dreams come true. We handle all types of remodeling. We accept all major credit cards and offer financing for quailifed clients. Emergency 24/7 services available

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Decorative Concrete questions, answered by experts

A floating concrete slab is considered a footing since it distributes the weight of the structure to the soil, but not all concrete slabs are considered footings. For example, a T-shaped slab includes separate footings below the slab that support the concrete above and push the load further down into the ground. In that case, the slab would not be considered a footing.

Stained concrete floors are extremely durable and can last a lifetime if properly maintained, which includes properly sealing them every few years or as needed. While some concrete floors can last for decades, exposure to extreme weather conditions may shorten their lifespan. Also, some stains, such as acid stains, are not as durable as others and may only last 20 years.

Asphalt can get sticky in high temperatures and intense sunlight and is better for cooler or moderate climates, while concrete is more likely to crack in colder climates where water can seep into the slab and freeze. Asphalt requires more maintenance in terms of sealing, it has a slightly shorter lifespan, on average, and it’s a bit more expensive to install. Concrete will last longer with less maintenance, and it offers you more options for customization, including staining and stamped patterns. As such, a concrete driveway adds to home value more than an asphalt driveway in many cases.

Natural ice melts can often get the job done without damaging concrete. You can try non-corrosive options such as kitty litter, alfalfa meal, coffee grounds, sugar beet juice, and heated snow-melting mats. While they may cause some staining, these natural melts are safe for concrete, pets, and the environment.

Drying concrete faster after rain is tricky because you’d need to increase the temperature or airflow over your slab, both of which are challenging to do outdoors. It can help to remove water from your concrete quickly, though, as the faster you remove rain from the surface, the lower the risk of the water affecting the ratio of your concrete mix. Use squeegees or mops to remove water, and consider covering your slab with a tarp to protect it from future rainfall.

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