Basic Concrete
As the name suggests, this is as basic as you can get to concreting, so, if you wish to go old school, we provide you with basic concreting options.
A basic concrete mix is made by mixing sand, water, and cement in appropriate proportions.
This mix is used for all your basic concreting needs where you are using concrete not for an external appeal but to avail of its various features like durability, fire resistance, versatility, and sound insulation.
So, it’s used in the construction of everything starting from pathways, driveways, roads, buildings, and pools to help them all stand the test of time.
Applications of Basic Concrete
- Used for the construction of commercial and residential structures of all kinds as it is durable, sustainable, versatile and malleable. It is used for creating all the load bearing components of a building like its foundation, slabs and beams.
- Bridges and flyovers that you cross on a daily basis are built using high-performance concrete.
- The durability of concrete makes it the right fit for the construction of roads as they are more prone to normal wear and tear owing to the constant exposure to natural elements and traffic.
- Concrete is resistant to insect and rodent attacks, therefore are commonly used for flooring and walls.
- Concrete is the most preferred material for the construction of storage rooms and underground passageways as concrete is fire-resistant.
- Concrete is used to create pathways, driveways and patios that stand the test of time and are essential to any residential structure.
Exposed Concrete
Exposed concrete is quite in trend today and has become an integral part of modern architectural designs in both residential and commercial spaces.
Rather than being a necessity, they have become style symbols and a means of aesthetic enhancement, incorporated into modern architecture of all kinds. From domestic set-ups, offices, cafes to garages, warehouses and galleries, you can see exposed concrete designs at places of all kinds. So, if you are looking for something similar for your home or workspace, you can contact our experts at HD Concrete Mix and have it all covered.
Features of Exposed Concrete
- A highly customizable option – Exposed concrete comes in all patterns and designs. Using different methods you can customize it into any pattern and create an effect of your choice that goes with the overall architecture of your residential or commercial space.
- Offers superior aesthetic finish – Unlike your basic concrete, exposed concrete gives a creative and aesthetic touch to your walls, ceilings and pavements. So, if you wish to avail of all the benefits of concrete while giving proper consideration to aesthetics, exposed concrete is your best option.
- Less susceptible to spalling – The upper layer of concrete is the most susceptible to spalling as it is constantly exposed to vehicle traffic and harsh weather conditions. But exposed concreting involves the removal of this layer and therefore, it’s almost immune to spalling and prevents cracking or crumbling of the concrete surface.
Exposed Concrete Making Procedures
- Brushing and washing
- Surface retarder
- Sandblasting and aggregate sanding
- Acid washing
To know more about these procedures and the effect that they create, contact our experts at HD Concrete Mix.
Colour Concrete
Today, your concrete pavements and driveways don’t have to be just one shade of gray but be of any colour that you wish them to be.
Colour concrete is a way to give a creative touch to any concrete structure of yours by adding that tinge of any colour of your choice. With colour concreting options, you can colour your driveways, interior floors, pavers and pathways green, beige, red or literally any other colour of your choice. We offer you colour concreting options to create any effect of your choice. Through this, you can make your concrete merge into the background or stand out as per your choice.
Why opt for colour concreting option?
It’s as they say, why go basic when you can simply stand out and make an impact. Similarly, why go for basic gray concreting options when you can have decorative concrete options and light up your entire space. Colour concreting provides a cost-effective and economic option to spice up both the exteriors and interiors of your home.
Also, if you don’t want a gray concrete pathway, driveway or patios running the look of your home, you can choose a colour mix that best goes with the theme of your home. Depending on the colour mix you choose, you can have a pathway that stands out or a pathway that completely merges with the surroundings. So, colour concrete furthers the versatility of concrete and allows you to customize it in a way that best suits your preferences.