Five Purposes For Which Commercial Concreting Is Done

Commercial concrete is concrete that is used to build business facilities such as industrial buildings, retail stores, warehouses, and restaurants. Commercial concrete is used for almost every type of outdoor construction such as walls, exterior walkways as well as pavements. In comparison to residential concrete, commercial concrete has greater demands placed on it in terms of structural performance and durability. Commercial concreting of pavements and floors often requires a stronger mix design along with heavier reinforcement such as post-tensioned slab construction. There are some benefits of commercial concrete pavements which are clear spans, enhanced thermal mass, adaptability, and flexibility in design.

Few purposes served by using commercial concreting:

• The deterioration of the concrete does not happen with time and age. The presence of concrete makes a building safe from fire owing to its noncombustible nature. Commercial concreting is also able to withstand high temperatures. Extremely resistant to wind and weather, commercial concrete is useful for storm shelters. In fact, as a soundproof material, cinder concrete is used. 

• There are specialized commercial concrete services. The commercial structures must be built with a lot of structural integrity for long-lasting support. It may be new construction, tear out or replacement. There is no commercial job that cannot be done if the company is a specialized one. The services include concrete footing, sidewalks, pavements, curbs, parking lots and foundation slabs. Commercial concreting work is done in retail buildings, industrial buildings, and warehouses.

• The maintenance cost is also very low. In structures like dams, footings, dams, and piers, reinforced concrete makes up as the most economical material in construction. Reinforced concrete is molded to just any shape that is required. It is used extensively in precast components. In comparison to the usage of steel in the structure, the reinforced concrete requires much less skilled labor. Prestressed concrete is a type of concrete in which the initial compression is made in the concrete before the application of external load. In this way, the stress from the external load is counteracted in the right way throughout the service period. The initial compression has been introduced by a high strength wire of steel or alloy which is called tendon and is located in the concrete part.

• Reinforced concrete is the perfect combination of the cement concrete with reinforcements and is used for commercial concrete work as well. The amalgamation of cement with steel bar makes the cement very strong. Fire and weather resistance is also very good. In fact, the reinforced concrete is much more durable than any other building. This type of building system is much more durable in comparison to any other building.

• Often to give the commercial property a very unique look a stamped or colored concrete is used. A wide variety of colors and styles are used to give the buildings a very unique look. This makes it stand out from the others. One gets an appealing structure or design that a standard concrete cannot offer without sacrificing the quality or durability.

Commercial concreting has many advantages:

• The ingredients of commercial concrete are available in many places. Contrary to the natural stones, the concrete is very much free from flaws and defects.
• The durability factor of commercial concreting is extremely high.
• The concrete is cast to any desired shape.
• The maintenance of the concrete is also negligible.

There are well known contracting companies who deliver high standards with every job that they do. They are extremely up to date with the latest products and technologies so that the best possible service can be delivered to the customers. The best of contractors bring out the best in commercial concrete.