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Commercial Concrete Contractors Houston

Article Category: Business

Author Name: Phil Benham - LocalDominate LLC

Concrete repair, paving, and other commercial concrete jobs in Houston require a contractor knowledgeable not only in concrete laying but also in the unique weather conditions prevalent in Houston Texas. The mixing, grounding, and laying of cement -- as well as the mixtures put in it -- depend heavily on the type of weather prevalent in the area. Extreme heat or cold can crack cement, so contractors ignorant of weather conditions in the area will not be able to anticipate such changes and prepare the right mixture. That's why it's very important to get the steady hand of a dependable and experienced concrete contractor. Houston weather conditions are especially varied, and only a contractor* who's had experience in laying concrete in the area can be able to prepare cement that can withstand weather pressure in Houston.

Modern concrete constructions last longer and are more resistant to various pressures due to the technology used not only in the mixtures but also in the techniques and process in the blending, grounding, and compacting of cement. There is also a different process used in concrete repair. Houston weather conditions corrode some building materials more easily than others. Asphalt paving Houston roads also require different restoration and preservation techniques. Concrete pavement preservation (CPP) and concrete pavement restoration (CPR) are two techniques used in managing the rate at which pavement deteriorates on concrete streets.

Environmental concerns has also encouraged concrete contractors in Houston to change the way they process and mix cement. Energy efficiency and fire safety are considered and given importance with every project. Cement that reflects light more easily produce less heat, thereby helping reduce energy consumption by reducing the need for air-conditioning. Likewise, dark colored cement (such as asphalt) absorbs more heat and thereby produces more heat, contributing to an urban heat island effect. It is important to take note of this since Houston is covered by 30 to 40 percent pavement and suffer from urban heat island effects as most US cities do.

Concrete is the best construction material as it is durable and cheap. It is also more resistant to fire than other building materials. Cement has a 100-year life service and strengthens over time. Its tensile strength can also be boosted by reinforcing it with steel bars. The steel reinforcement distributes the tensile forces along its bars and takes away the pressure from the cement. Concrete shrinks and this shrinking leads to cracking. However, this can be minimized with good curing and mixing techniques.

While Portland cement is the most common type of cement used in concrete constructions, a new environmentally friendly blend of cement known as PLC or Portland-limestone cement is being used more . This new type of cement contains 15% limestone and produce 10% less CO2 emissions. The performance of PLC cement and Portland cement are virtually the same, with PLC cement suffering no loss in performance even with the addition of limestone. Canada has already included the use of PLC cement in its national building code while approval of PLC use in the United States is also ongoing.

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Keywords: concrete contractor Houston, concrete repair Houston, asphalt paving Houston

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