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Keep Your Concrete Patio Summer-Ready
by TRP Ready Mix on June 11, 2018
Cleaning and Caring for Concrete Patios throughout the Summer Patio season has finally returned to Ottawa, and that means it’s time to dust off your patio furniture and remove any unsightly dirt from your patio’s concrete pad. But your patio care shouldn’t end there. Besides cleaning your patio, you should check for damage and take […]
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know to Pour a Concrete Patio
by TRP Ready Mix on May 11, 2018
Industry Tips for Building Patios with Ready Mix Concrete Patio season is finally here, Ottawa! If you’re ready to enjoy your own outdoor patio this summer, why not build one yourself? Using ready mix concrete, you can build a durable base for outdoor patios that will last a lifetime. Contact your local ready mixed concrete […]
Read More5 Products That Can Damage Concrete Driveway & Floors
by TRP Ready Mix on April 11, 2018
Concrete Contractors Offer Advice to Protect Your Concrete Flooring and Driveways Although concrete is extremely strong and durable, it is not immune to certain products and spills. When concrete is sealed properly, it’s better protected from the elements and everyday wear and tear, including cleaning products and other substances. But even so, there are some […]
Read MoreWorking Safely and Responsibly with Concrete
by TRP Ready Mix on April 3, 2018
Tips for Worker Safety and Sourcing Eco-Friendly Concrete Products Concrete is the most widely used building material in the world. It’s versatile, long-lasting, and easy to work with. But when working with concrete, you need to be safe and environmentally responsible. You can reduce your environmental footprint and keep workers safe with the right precautions. […]
Read MoreTips For Maintaining Your Concrete Driveway
by TRP Ready Mix on March 16, 2018
Advice from Concrete Contractors to Extend Driveway Life and Durability Although concrete driveways are durable, they still need care ever so often. And new driveways need extra care to maintain their appearance for years to come. Driveways experience a lot of traffic. They are often the first thing people notice about a home. To protect […]
Read MoreReady-Mix Concrete: A Solution to Ottawa’s Pothole Problem?
by TRP Ready Mix on February 19, 2018
How Ready-Mix Concrete Offers a Better Quality Fix to Ottawa’s Pothole Repair Problems Potholes plague many city councils and their roads. But how a city addresses potholes will determine if these remain an ongoing issue or not. Often, and possibly in an attempt to save money, city road contractors will use a low-quality asphalt to […]
Read MoreOttawa Concrete: Your New Home Décor Must-Have
by TRP Ready Mix on February 7, 2018
How Concrete is Becoming More Than Just a Construction Site Material When most people think of concrete, the first thing that comes to mind is a construction building material. Concrete is the most popular building material around the globe and has been used throughout history to build cities, roads, and the foundations of our homes. […]
Read MoreHow to Repair Load-Bearing Posts in Your Home
by TRP Ready Mix on January 8, 2018
Concrete Contractors Offer Tips to Repair These Essential Posts That Support Your Home If your floor is sagging, don’t ignore it. There is probably something wrong with the load-bearing post underneath, and if left unrepaired, the damage will only get worse leading to more costs. Load-bearing posts and beams that are rotting, undersized, and sinking […]
Read MoreConcrete Construction in Ottawa’s Winter
by TRP Ready Mix on December 8, 2017
How Concrete Construction Projects Continue, Even in the Winter Months With Ottawa’s winter here in full force, the weather is becoming less ideal for concrete construction. Cold winters pose a threat to the quality of concrete because concrete will set slowly in colder temperatures, plus there is an added risk of freezing. If this […]
Read MoreHow to Use Ready Mix Concrete in the Winter
by TRP Ready Mix on November 30, 2017
Although Winter Isn’t Ideal for Concreting, If You Must Do It, Here’s What You Need to Know Construction season in Ottawa is during the summer for a reason. The winter weather is often too unbearable to be working outside and isn’t a conducive environment for wet concrete. For most construction projects, the cold weather makes […]
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