Is concrete stronger than masonry?

• <div><p>Yes, concrete is significantly stronger than masonry, especially if the concrete pour includes reinforcements, like steel rebar. Concrete is a uniform material that can withstand compression, sheer force, and tensile force as long as it’s reinforced. Masonry involves the use of mortar or grout to connect individual building materials, like brick, stone, or tile. Mortar and grout are also reasonably strong and resist compression well, but they don’t come close to the strength of poured concrete.</p></div>

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Q: When is the best time to pour concrete?

• <div><p>The best time to pour concrete is mid-afternoon when temperatures often sit between 50 and 60 degrees, and you don&rsquo;t expect rain for at least 24 to 48 hours. Avoiding direct sunlight in the peak afternoon hours can help reduce the risk of curing too quickly, as can avoiding pouring on hot summer days. Colder temperatures and rain can lead to slower curing times and weaken the concrete. If in doubt, especially if your concrete will provide structural stability, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-hire-a-concrete-contractor.htm">hire a contractor</a> to determine the best time to pour.</p></div>

Q: Do you need a footing under a Lally column?

• <div><p>Lally columns do require some kind of footing to ensure they have a strong enough base to provide the support they need to deliver, and, at the very least, they need to attach to the floor below. Some contractors will just use the existing foundation as a footing for temporary Lally columns, while some circumstances demand that the expert install a new footing. You might need a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/structural-engineers/">local structural engineer</a> to weigh in on which is best for your project.</p></div>

Q: Is fence post foam as strong as concrete?

• <div><p>When comparing <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/expanding-foam-vs-concrete-posts.htm">fence post foam versus concrete</a>, concrete is considered more durable and stronger. Concrete is a stronger material that can handle larger amounts of weight, making it a good choice for load-bearing posts. For posts on smaller fences or fences made with lighter materials, like vinyl or wire mesh, post foam is a good choice.</p></div>

Q: Can you pour concrete when it freezes at night?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s possible to pour concrete if the temperatures are expected to dip below freezing at night, but you need to take some special precautions before you do. Most importantly, you need to make sure your concrete won&rsquo;t freeze, so the best thing to do is enclose the area and heat it. You should also make sure you&rsquo;re using cold-weather concrete that&rsquo;s designed for pouring in cold weather. Use accelerants to help speed up the curing process and avoid cold temperatures from resulting in weak concrete. </p></div>

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Last update on November 30, 2025

Reviewed in September 2024
I have hired Wes for multiple jobs. He built a garage, and as part of that project, he poured the concrete floor and driveway, as well as sections of sidewalk. He also designed and created a concrete path with a pebbled look. In another project, he did a bunch of repair work to siding on my...
RootWorks
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Reviewed in June 2024
They did the greatest job power washed my pavers in my backyard my concrete steps on the side of the house and my teak table and chairs. They made everything like brand new , spotless clean! They cleaned up after themselves couldnâ t have asked for a better company! Iâ m very very pleased...
Jet Stream Pros
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Reviewed in March 2023
Pete was great to work with - we needed a piece of our driveway filled with stone because of several large potholes. He returned my call in minutes, and came over the same day to look at the driveway and provide an estimate. When we decided to move ahead with the repair he had the job done on...
Pete's Absolute Asphalt
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Reviewed in May 2019
I inquired on a Monday. Quick, informative response. Dumpster delivered Tuesday to a driveway with some overhead wire complications, handled with expertise. I called to have the dumpster removed by Friday. Again, quick, professional response. Excellent experience, good phone response,...
CLIPPER CITY CONTAINERS
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Reviewed in September 2017
Only negative was oil left on concrete driveway from truck
Dennison's Tree Removal
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Reviewed in August 2014
Frank did a terrific job. He was very prompt and complete, truly professional. Frank has a great eye for detail and when we asked if he could fix a drainage problem with the driveway he added it to the project and did a great job the same day.
Frank Palmer Jr Excavating
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Reviewed in May 2014
Our old driveway was loose stone and had water runoff coming from the road. We were told the pavers would create a rise to divert the water. This wasn't done. After one year we had some heaving to the edges and lower area of the blacktop, mainly where the water would pool. They returned and...
ALEX COLE PAVING
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Reviewed in March 2014
They are quick and punctual. When other neighbors are still waiting for their driveway to be plowed, ours is already done! The price is very reasonable too.
Petrillose Properties LLC
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Reviewed in November 2013
Roof leaked in 3 spots the day after they finished 2 guys built the building with concrete in 2 days,they came back for 15 minutes to resolve 2 of the leaks and I had friend take care of the third. Concrete floor is absolutely the worst job I have ever seen holes in the floor areas 12x12 flaking...
Triple D Truss
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Reviewed in September 2013
The contractor's personnel paved my driveway with asphalt millings. At the next rain, the driveway largely washed away leaving large areas of ripples and worst of all, areas of completely washed away asphalt with only the base driveway material showing and exposed...looked horrible and was like...
E STANLEY PAVING
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