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Things to Consider When Ordering Concrete

by TRP Ready Mix on July 9, 2016

Are you curious about using concrete for your next home improvement project? Whether you are building a driveway, patio, a new garage floor or stairs, it can be intimidating to order concrete for the first time.  Don’t worry!  A bit of basic knowledge, like learning how to use a concrete calculator, can boost your confidence […]

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DIY Ready Mixed Concrete Projects: Tips To Make It Unique

by TRP Ready Mix on July 6, 2016

There’s nothing like the feeling of taking on a do-it-yourself project and really knocking it out of the park. When guests ooh and aah over something you made with your own two hands, it not only makes you feel proud, but it gives you the right to brag about it. Believe it or not, one […]

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Three Tips For Laying Ready Mixed Concrete In The Cold

by TRP Ready Mix on July 3, 2016

As the leaves fall and the cold weather creeps up on us, many homeowners often ask themselves: ”Is it too late to complete my concrete ready mix project ?”. Concrete professionals will tell you: it’s not too late! On the contrary: concrete construction projects can be completed year-round, as long as you follow certain guidelines […]

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Winter Maintenance: How to Care For Your Concrete Driveway or Patio

by TRP Ready Mix on June 30, 2016

Anyone’s who’s ever spent a winter in Ottawa knows that the weather can be harsh. With the constant below-freezing temperatures, the massive amounts of snow and the icy conditions, the weather can take a toll on everything and anything, including your outdoor concrete areas like your driveway or patio. That’s why it’s so important to […]

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Calculate the Amount of Concrete you Will Need

by TRP Ready Mix on June 27, 2016

Are you a contractor working on a project that will need ready mix concrete? Are you unsure about how much concrete to order from your concrete contractors? To make it easier for their customers to estimate the amount of concrete they will need for a project, many concrete contractors offer a concrete calculator on their […]

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The Advantages of Ready Mix Concrete

by TRP Ready Mix on June 24, 2016

Ready mix concrete is concrete that is batched at a central plant instead of being mixed at a job site. Each batch of concrete that is ready mix is tailor made by concrete suppliers, according to the specifics of the contractor, and is delivered to the job site in a cylindrical truck known as a […]

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How to Prepare Concrete Ready Mix for Your Construction Project

by TRP Ready Mix on June 21, 2016

Preparing Ready Mix Concrete is part art and part science. When done correctly, your concrete project will last a life time. The key is knowing when the right amount of water has been added to the mix. Use a concrete calculator to take the guesswork out when working with a concrete ready mix product to […]

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Concreting in Ottawa: Cold Weather Solutions

by TRP Ready Mix on June 19, 2016

Winter makes concreting in Ottawa more difficult than in warmer months. However, since Ottawa winters are long, successful concrete contractors know what precautions to take on winter concrete jobs in Ottawa. This knowledge is also helpful to homeowners and businesses who hire concrete contractors. Properly prepared, poured and protected, concrete projects in Ottawa in the […]

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Renovating Your Home with the Help of Concrete Contractors

by TRP Ready Mix on June 16, 2016

Over time, your home may get damaged. This is perfectly normal because nothing lasts forever. But when your driveway or sidewalk starts to look damaged, this takes away the overall aesthetic appeal of your home. Fortunately, there are services offered by concrete contractors that you can get help from, which will renovate your driveway, making […]

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Picking the best ready mix concrete suppliers

by TRP Ready Mix on June 13, 2016

As most are likely well aware, construction projects require a lot of concrete in order to be completed. Anyone who is managing a significant construction project is not going to go to a local home improvement store and walk out with hundreds of lbs/kgs of packaged concrete powder. Major projects are in need of significant […]

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