Ice and snow are creeping just around the corner as the calendar draws closer to the winter months. Year after year, we battle the icy roads with magnesium chloride, and through salting we manage to win back some ground. Without salt and sand, the roads would be even more unmanageable than they already are. But have you ever wondered what all of that salt can do to your vehicle?

In the construction world, there is a huge workforce section dedicated to quality control. For our purposes today we will focus on the technicians who test and verify that ready-mixed concrete is up to code and passes engineer specifications. Although many in the construction field may scoff at the tester showing up to slow them down, concrete testing is vital to assuring quality. In cases of state-run jobs, contractors do not get paid unless an independent company can verify the results of their concrete. But what do concrete testers actually test? Concrete Chemicals is here to enlighten readers on the construction field, one blog at a time. Below is a quick overview of what quality control technician does when testing concrete in the field:

Today we will continue our information broadcast about today’s ready-mix concrete. If this does not make sense to you try reading our previous blog. We left off with the mixture of concrete and how admixture chemicals aid in daily construction. This fact eludes to the flexibility fresh concrete has for modern project needs. The question remaining now is what type of mix should you use? There are many types of ready-mix concrete available for purchase and many can be delivered by a company via concrete truck.

Today’s concrete mixtures remain relatively unchanged from the past. However, the range of uses and delivery of this material has evolved to match today’s demands. Society relies on concrete for much of its infrastructure and structural needs. Where would we be had it not been for the Romans? Today we are going to dive into the versatility and composition of modern ready-mix concrete.

At Concrete Chemicals, we know concrete. We know concrete removal. We know concrete cleaning, and we have the right tools to keep yours clean and functioning well. Best of all, we pride ourselves on our selection of cleaners and chemicals that are high-quality and eco-friendly. Shop our available products today!

As concrete specialists, we have a variety of fun facts about concrete on hand. You read that right: Fun facts about concrete. Now, we’d like to share some of those exhilarating facts with you! So without further ado, let’s talk about the great Roman concrete mystery.

Working in the concrete industry results in a lot of cleaning. Every item that comes into contact with concrete, whether it be your finishing tools or wall forms, will quickly require maintenance to keep that item clean and working properly. Concrete forms that are not properly cared for will quickly diminish the quality and finish of the concrete within. Finishing tools require precision and smoothness; these necessities cannot happen with dried cement coating the finishing surface. There are numerous amounts of products on the market that can alleviate these issues. However, none compare in terms of quality and convenience to SuperCoat.

Concrete Chemicals of Zimmerman offers an effective solution for your tool protection concerns. SuperCoat can be applied to most equipment and utilizes rapid-dry™ technology to get your crew moving. This is especially helpful for stacking and transporting forms. Utilizing the highest quality ingredients, SuperCoat delivers consistent performance and is our form release agent of choice. You can apply it to previously treated forms and it does not interfere with other coatings. Weather is also a factor to worry about, but this construction chemical does not wash off with water (i.e. rain). On top of protection from concrete, SuperCoat defends your tools from rust, weather, and corrosion. When it comes to protecting all of your concrete working tools, Concrete Chemicals has you covered.

Summer is here which means that it is construction season. Time to repave roads, fill in sidewalks, repair parking lots and more. That means that there is a lot of concrete being poured. Concrete dries quickly in the hot summer sun, and that can pose a problem when the concrete is drying onto the side of your vehicle. Of course that is to be expected of a concrete truck, there is backsplash and components that will touch the freshly poured concrete. Seems natural enough, but how do you get the concrete removed from the vehicle once it has dried?

You are probably wondering how in the world you are going to wipe away dried-on and cured concrete. It seems like an impossible task. Fortunately for you, Concrete Chemicals of Zimmerman has created an amazing concrete removal product that makes removing concrete from any surface a breeze. Clean-Off is a revolutionary product that is eco-friendly, yet powerful enough to turn dried-on cement into a mud like texture. It was specially designed for the construction industry because the owners of Concrete Chemicals know the industry well, and also know how tough it can be to find quality products to complete the task at hand effectively and efficiently.

Welcome to Concrete Chemicals. We are your Top Rated Local® chemical supply. The owners of Concrete Chemicals worked in the construction world for a long time prior to purchasing Concrete Chemicals of Zimmerman. They used the products offered by Concrete Chemicals for years, and have loved the products. In fact, they loved these products so much that they had to be a part of the business.