by Knight's Companies | Jun 4, 2020 | Concrete, Concrete Pumping, Redi-Mix Concrete
As summer begins, daily temperatures are on the rise, which can cause difficulties when placing and finishing concrete at job sites. Temperatures above 80 degrees mean a faster setting time, the potential for more crazing and plastic shrinkage cracking, slump loss,...
by Knight's Companies | Jul 12, 2018 | Concrete
In construction, there are two different types of materials used to create finished forms and floors: screed and concrete. While the process for mixing and handling these materials may be similar, both have different applications and use cases. Here is some basic...
by Knight's Companies | Jun 7, 2018 | Concrete
When working in construction, specifically in cement work and concrete form laying, environmental conditions play a vital role in the overall quality of the finished product. Low humidity and excessively warm temperatures can cause unwanted surface cracking to appear...
by Knight's Companies | Mar 26, 2018 | Concrete, PreCast, Redi-Mix Concrete
There is a misconception that concrete and cement are interchangeable terms for the same substance, but that could not be farther from the truth. We use both every day, in our houses, roads, and workplaces, but their differences are hardly ever considered. Simply put,...
