Exposed Aggregate Concrete Walls

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Exposed aggregate concrete walls.

The cement in a concrete slab usually holds the surface layer of aggregate in an exposed aggregate slab securely in place. Find out more find out more just exposed concrete. A novel method of exposing the aggregate on vertically cast in place structural concrete has recently been developed in texas. Using this technique a concrete contractors can achieve a decorative architectural finish on virtually any cast in place wall column or beam.

A touch of class combined with durability makes exposed aggregate an ideal choice for pool decks patios driveways walkways commercial entryways and more. With the loss of the aggregate the slab develops surface bald patches or depressions. It wasn t all that many years ago that the popular method for retarding the surface setting of concrete to achieve an exposed aggregate finish was to spray a sugar water mixture on the newly poured surface. Exposed aggregate is a decorative concrete that has natural stones from river beds and quarries hand seeded into a concrete base.

Exposed aggregate concrete driveways or to give their present driveway a fresh and better look. Little maintenance is required other than sealing and occasional cleaning. Retaining walls brick edging pavers resent projects many clients come to us when they want new and attractive. A precast exposed aggregate exterior by ferreri concrete structures inc.

Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube. In this video we are doing a custom concrete hand mix with a custom finish on this concrete paver stepping stone we show you how to get a beautiful hand fini. Sometimes though this hold fails and pieces of the aggregate break away. Exposed aggregate is highly versatile and contrasts beautifully with plain concrete or other decorative treatments such as stamping stenciling staining and integral coloring.

Aesthetic appearance utilises the beauty of natural aggregate to achieve a highly decorative effect.