Cement and Concrete.

Two different words often treated as the same. But cement and concrete are two very different materials with two very different functions.

Cement is simply the agent that binds concrete together. It’s an ingredient of concrete and is made of different materials, including aluminum, iron, calcium, limestone and more. Cement is made when these materials are heated to approximately 2,700 degrees, and later ground with gypsum into a fine powder, creating the gray, flour-like cement.

Conversely, concrete is a fine powder that can’t be made without cement. Concrete is a masonry material of stone, sand, and rock. Concrete is mixed with cement, which starts the chemical reaction that hardens the cement. But before it completely hardens, the mix can be poured into a shape, like a slab, for example.

The mixture creates the very durable and long-lasting concrete.  That’s one reason concrete is sought after for a variety of projects like a Racine concrete driveway or a Lake Geneva stamped patio.

Concrete is a versatile material, offering home and business owners the flexibility to color or stamp concrete to create patterns as unique as the homeowners or business owner. Colored or stamped concrete will beautify and add value to your home or business.

Furthermore, concrete won’t rust, rot or burn, making it perfect for years. And concrete remains cool to the touch in hot weather, opposed to asphalt which can be scorching in the hot summer sun.

To learn more about concrete and cement, and how we can use it to beautify your home or business, contact us today.