Since 1957, Consolidated has grown to be one of the largest concrete companies in Southern New England. Concrete, Flowable Fill, and Retaining Wall Blocks are our business. We owe our steady growth to repeat customers who have come to rely on us. Our customers are our best advertising. Builders depend on our fast delivery, whether it be Flowable Fill or 6,000 psi concrete for foundations, parking lots, swimming pools or retaining walls. We work hand in hand with the form companies, finishers, and excavators in our area, and we can put you in touch with competent sources for this work.
While cement and concrete are often used interchangeably , they’re not actually the same thing. Concrete is made out of aggregate that sets and hardens into a single solid piece, while cement is the substance that binds all of the aggregate together.
Did you know that cultures around the world have been using concrete for thousands of years? The Egyptians experimented with concrete materials, and the Romans used a sand/lime and water concrete mix over 2000 years ago.
Did you know that the Egyptians used a cement-like material (containing gypsum) to make the Great Pyramid in 2600 B.C.? Forms of cement have been produced and created for many centuries and are still very popular to this day.
If you’re proud of a new bush you just planted, or want to show off the blooms on your new rose bush, a great way to draw attention to it is by adding a concrete statue to the mix. It’ll help draw eyes to the parts of your garden you’re most proud of.
In concrete construction, you've probably seen projects that were poured in sections, like quilt pieces, with small gaps or "joints" in-between. This type of cement installation speeds curing and reduces the potential for cracking later.
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