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Concrete Terminology

Defining Concrete Terminology in your Baltimore, Maryland Area

When it comes to concrete construction, not everyone is the expert like us. So, we've provided some terminology definitions for you to help you understand what we do better. Please feel free to contact us as well with any questions by clicking here.

Flatwork

"Flatwork" is a term used in the construction business that describes relatively level projects. These can range from sidewalks and driveways to large loading pads.

Underpinning

This is the term used to describe when we prepare structures with support before they are built.

Garages

A garage can be any structure used to hold supplies, vehicles, and other equipment. They come in all shapes and sizes and can be attached or detached from a home or building.

Foundations

Foundations are the lowest support of structure a building can have. Concrete makes for an excellent foundation.

Stamped Concrete

Stamped concrete is the process of applying a design to freshly poured concrete. When the concrete hardens, it keeps the design providing a unique appearance to your project.

Floor Slabs

Floor slabs are similar to "flatwork". They are basically areas of concrete that may be of varying depths to provide support to anticipated weights.

Aprons

Concrete Aprons are areas poured that connect to other structural areas. Their purpose is to provide more structural support. An example is having a concrete apron connect your asphalt driveway to the road, providing extra support for large trucks when entering the driveway.

Digouts

When we say we do "digouts", we mean that we physically go in and remove an old structure or foundation, create extra depth in the area (digging it out), and then can lay a new support/foundation.

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