7 Types of Cement Concretes used in Construction
Concrete is the most commonly used, man-made material on earth. It is used extensively in buildings, bridges, and roads. Concrete is a mixture of sand (fine aggregate), cement, gravel or crushed stone, and water. But did you know there are 7 Types of Cement Concretes used in construction? Of course, Sensible Concrete is well versed […]
Concrete Pumping Can Help Create Beautiful Colored Driveways
One of the best options for adding interest and color to the outside appearance of your home is a beautiful colored driveway! Why? Because they are designed to be a colorful change of pace; an interesting addition to your property that is easily noticed and appreciated over the usual cold, gray, concrete slabs that most […]
Create A Branding Opportunity with Stamped Concrete
Branding is the process of making a product known to the public and differentiates itself from competitors. Marketing in today’s world is tough. The most important asset of a company, after their product or service, is their logo. They go hand-in-hand: Product and Recognition. Consider Nike – their “swoosh” is known world-wide. How about the […]
What’s Breaking My Concrete and What Can I Do?
No one wants to see cracks or crumbling concrete occur in their driveway. There are things you can do to preserve and extend the life and look of your concrete for years to come once the job is completed. SEALING Sealing your concrete is the number one thing you can do to help keep cracks […]
CAN CONCRETE BE POURED IN WINTER?
It is Winter in East Tennessee. You need a driveway or concrete slab poured now. But, can concrete be poured in winter with any guarantee of success? Yep. If certain precautions are taken along with consideration of weather conditions, concrete can be poured in the winter. Well, probably not in Alaska…. but, hey, we are […]
Concrete Contractors: Why You Should Consider These Experts
Sensible Concrete knows there are many competent Do-It-Your-Selfers (DIY) that do complicated projects around their home with spectacular results. However, pouring concrete driveways is not usually in their repertoire. Good News! You don’t have to go it alone!! Let the experts at Sensible Concrete, the best residential concrete company in East Tennessee, pour your driveway! […]
CAN YOU POUR CONCRETE OVER EXISTING CONCRETE
Can I pour concrete over existing concrete??? With good care, your residential home’s concrete driveway or patio will last for many, many years. But, alas, eventually, it WILL wear out. Then comes decision time: repair it, or replace it. Many people prefer to just add another concrete layer over the old one instead of digging […]
BUILDING GREEN WITH CONCRETE
Sensible Concrete Works is as concerned as you are about preserving our environment and using our planet’s resources as responsibly as possible. Believe it or not; that goal can conscientiously be achieved by using “green” concrete when building your residential home. Building green with concrete or Building “green” is becoming more popular as attention to […]
Want a Unique Driveway? Finish It!
Your unique driveway is often the first impression of your home, and how you finish it can add style, as well as major curb appeal. Poured concrete may be finished in many different ways: smooth, textured, exposed aggregate, and more. There are advantages and disadvantages for each. Sensible Concrete would like to introduce you to […]
Concrete vs Asphalt
You need a driveway, of course, to get to your house. You are probably wondering which is best for your residential home driveway: concrete vs asphalt. Sensible Concrete is here to help you figure it out! Let’s look at them and see! First, when considering concrete vs asphalt driveways, they do have some similarities: both […]
