Morandin Concrete

Concrete surfaces sometimes develop a white, streaky residue called efflorescence. As moisture in the slab evaporates, it carries natural salts to the surface, which create the powdery residue. A light power-washing can effectively remove the deposits.

Water leakage in newly finished concrete can rise to the surface, carrying with it fine aggregate debris, which makes it soft and potentially weakens the surface. Densifiers work to bind to available minerals (such as lime), creating a strong and long lasting surface.

If you are building a parking lot, talk with your ready mix concrete expert about the difference between pervious concrete and asphalt. Pervious concrete is not only more attractive than asphalt, but it reduces ponding. That means less refreezing in cold climates.

The largest concrete pour ever achieved in a single project was accomplished during the construction of the Three Gorges Dam in China. The whole dam used around 16 million cubic meters during its nearly 20 year construction.