Is it worth it to make your own concrete?

• <div><p>It depends on whether you think it is worth it to make your own concrete. While you can save a lot of money making your own concrete and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-do-contractors-pour-solid-concrete-foundations.htm">pouring your own concrete slab</a>, it's an advanced DIY. Adding too much or too little water can offset the savings of skipping the professional, as the wrong mixture will not allow the concrete to cure properly for your unique project.</p></div>

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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: Can you dry pour concrete over existing concrete?

• <div><p>You can dry <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/can-you-pour-over-concrete.htm">pour concrete over existing concrete</a>, but it&rsquo;s best to use wet pour concrete instead. Dry pour concrete is easier to apply, but in order for new concrete to adhere to old concrete, it needs the right mixture for slow, uniform curing. Additionally, dry pour concrete is less durable and less resistant to cracking and concrete sinking, so dry pouring over an existing slab may result in surface imperfections appearing prematurely.</p></div>

Q: Is it better to grind concrete wet or dry?

• <div><p>For homeowners, it&rsquo;s better to dry grind concrete. Dry grinding is the method described above and can be done by experienced DIYers for smaller projects. Wet grinding requires a big volume of water, a way to collect the slurry created by the water and dust, and an environmentally-safe place to dispose of the slurry. In general, only professionals do wet grinding. </p></div>

Q: Does concrete last longer than other materials?

• <div><p>Yes, concrete lasts much longer than other common building materials. For example, asphalt lasts between 15 and 30 years on average, a small fraction of concrete's 50- to 100-year life span. Stone pavers on driveways and patios will last between 20 and 25 years without major repair. In other words, concrete is your best bet for long-term investment and minimal upkeep.</p></div>

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Great experience with a very professional crew. The work of fixing my front sidewalk and driveway was completed quickly, on time, and looks great now! Thanks to Jackie and Ryan, who did the repair work. They were friendly, efficient, and quickly completed all the work needing to be done. They...
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Reviewed in September 2017
Technician arrived on schedule and was very professional and seemed knowledgeable with the job. He described exactly what was going to be done and provided updates throughout the project. The overall quality of the job was very good; however, I do question the choice to use caulk to fill in what...
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Reviewed in September 2016
Professional, knowledgeable and experienced. They took pride in their work. They managed to restore and replace a retaining wall and patio that was destroyed by a rain storm. The previous construction of the retaining wall and patio was poorly built. Mr. Minor and his crew developed a sound...
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Reviewed in January 2015
Mr. Barr has single-handedly restored my faith in humanity. Well, at least, in contractors. I had a very difficult time finding a contractor who would provide me with the things I expected and wanted. The things anyone who was going to spend a chunk of money on would expect: like a simple bid in...
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Reviewed in April 2014
The project took a total of five days from start to finish, which was largely dictated by the amount of time required for the concrete to cure (overnight twice) and the mortar to cure as well. M and M Construction offered good advice and expertise on how to solve for some complications in the...
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Reviewed in August 2013
I have a pier and beam property that is very badly sunken in about half of the total area due to floor damage. I trusted the salesman in that they were going to repair it and level the house. Although, if youread the contract there is no promise of leveling, so buyer beware. I was quoted $5K...
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