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Q: Is fiber concrete good for a driveway?

• <div><p>Fiber concrete can be a good option for a residential driveway that will hold up standard passenger cars. The fibers provide increased flexion over a rebar-reinforced concrete driveway, so you&rsquo;re less likely to see surface cracks. For driveways that need to hold commercial vehicles or multiple vehicles, rebar reinforcement is a better option. Ask a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/concrete-driveways/">concrete driveway company near you</a> which is the best option for your situation.</p></div>

Q: How does concrete not stick to formwork?

• <div><p>Most of the time, you or your contractor will spray the concrete form and framework with a release agent or oil to prevent sticking. This is common practice with wood and steel forms. For insulated concrete forms, the styrofoam formwork often remains in place after construction, so you don&rsquo;t need to treat it beforehand. Foam concrete forms made out of melamine also may not need treatment beforehand, as the material naturally won&rsquo;t stick to the concrete after it&rsquo;s cured.</p></div>

Q: Is masonry more expensive than concrete?

• <div><p>Yes, masonry is more expensive than concrete because the labor is much more involved. With masonry, your expert will build your project from the ground up, one piece at a time, ensuring they use the proper amount of mortar or grout during construction and keeping the project level or plumb. Pouring concrete can also be labor-intensive, but it&rsquo;s a bit less involved. It requires building a mold, pouring the concrete, and letting it cure. The less intensive labor makes concrete a more affordable option in most cases.</p></div>

Q: How long does dry pour concrete take to cure?

• <div><p>Dry pour concrete cures in the same amount of time as wet pour concrete, so you&rsquo;re looking at four to six hours for it to harden, 24 to 48 hours before you can remove forms and expose the slab to foot traffic, a week before it can stand up to vehicle traffic, and about a month for it to be fully cured. </p></div>

Q: How can you tell if a concrete job is bad?

• <div><p>Visible cracks, scaling, flaking, and uneven surfaces indicate a bad concrete job. Additional signs vary depending on the project. You may notice poor drainage or even exposed rebar. Quality issues result from using the wrong concrete, rushing the work, or inexperienced workers completing the job.</p></div>

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Last update on November 24, 2025

Reviewed in June 2024
I am thoroughly impressed with L&B Creative Curbs! Their customer service is top-notch, earning a well-deserved five stars. As a local, family-owned business, they genuinely care about the quality of their product and it shows. Their expertise in color matching and pattern recommendation is...
L&B Creative Curbs
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Reviewed in November 2023
I had an outstanding experience with Superior Quality Contracting for my driveway and sidewalk project. From start to finish, they demonstrated professionalism and a commitment to excellence that exceeded my expectations. The team at Superior Quality Contracting was not only highly skilled but...
Superior Quality Contracting, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2020
concrete: back patio, front walk
Yoel Construction
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Reviewed in July 2019
They were very professional and prompt. There was an issue that was unforeseen and to no ones fault, but they handled it without blinking an eye. Great job overall and will for sure be going back to them for any future concrete needs.
Thompson Concrete
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Reviewed in July 2016
WORST Inspection EVER!!! The guy literally told us (in front of the homeowners) that there were only three things that he found. A window in the garage (we'd likely never use) needed the spring fixed to ensure it stayed open, the hand rail on the deck was too big to consider "graspable", and the...
PILLAR TO POST
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Reviewed in March 2016
Raatz installed four board fence with wooden posts set in concrete, with dog restraint wire fence between the boards. I told the crew boss that I'd like them to follow the land contours -- I wasn't as concerned with attempting to keep the total length low as I was with the fence working in...
Raatz Fence Co
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Reviewed in February 2014
The company arrived around 9 in the morning, started to work. Hammer up old concrete, did run into shell rock, which took somewhat longer. Carried out the rocks, put down rocks in and along wall. Put in sump pump and wall materials, and window wells.
B-Dry Systems of Louisville
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Reviewed in July 2012
aying for The job, through no fault of Abell's, ended up taking far longer than anticipated.We had planned to do the heavy work over the winter, after the ground froze, to keep the tracked skid loader from tearing up the lawn too badly. Unfortunately, it never froze -- it was one of the warmest...
Vincent Abell Contracting Inc
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